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History of Punta de Mata


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On 15 November 1940 is the start date population. On 28 December the same year became the first oil well drilling in the area. The origin of the name "Punta de Mata" is due to a tree fig tree that was located nearby. It was taller than normal and your tip could be seen from far away. The first settlers of the area used it as a reference point, as there were no others like streets or houses. They said: "We are under the big tree, where you see beyond your drink, where you see the large Punta de la Mata, there we shall see ........", hence the name "Punta de Mata"
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