Amuay
Amuay (Spanish pronunciation: [aˈmwaj]) is a fishing town located in the Paraguana Peninsula, in Falcón state, Venezuela. It is a natural bay, also has a fishing port and the bigger part of the Paraguana Refinery Complex (one of the largest oil refineries in the world - 940.000 barrels per day (149.4481 m3/d)) is located there.
Amuay | |
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Amuay | |
| Coordinates: 11°47′00″N 70°14′00″W | |
| Country | Venezuela |
| State | Falcón |
| Climate | BWh |
This natural bay was extended to supply oil tankers. Despite the presence of the Oil Refinery, beaches near the bay are healthy and the water is crystalline. The nearest cities to Amuay are Judibana and Punto Fijo.
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