Mauroa
8.2
High score (8-10) · Your profile
Mene de Mauroa was one of Venezuela's first commercial oil towns in the 1920s and older residents carry a residual pride in that history that gives a foreign man with some knowledge of Venezuelan oil heritage a real conversational in. Dollar income in a town this economically stagnant has total purchasing power.
Mid score (6-8)
Mene de Mauroa had its moment when the first commercial oil wells in western Venezuela were drilled here in the 1920s, but the wells ran dry and the town never found another economic engine. There's historical interest for the right traveler and a few local bars and the plaza for social activity, but the population is declining and the overall energy is of a place winding down.
Lower score (below 6)
The economic collapse of Mene de Mauroa is essentially total — young people have left, the old oil infrastructure sits rusting, and what services remain are barely functional. A foreign man here is a genuine anomaly with no social infrastructure to leverage and a declining population that means social opportunities are close to zero. This is a pass-through, not a destination.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Mauroa, Falcón?
$2k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Mauroa, Falcón?
Women marry at 22
How common is a college degree in Mauroa, Falcón?
25% men have degree
What's the average male height in Mauroa, Falcón?
172 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Mauroa, Falcón?
Local women avg 27.4