Chivacoa
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Chivacoa, Yaracuy | |
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| Monument of María Lionza, famous Venezuelan deity on the main avenue of the city. | |
| Motto: Cuna de Maria Lionza | |
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| Country | VenezuelaVenezuela |
| State | Yaracuy State |
| Municipality | Bruzual Municipality |
| Founded | 11 February 1695 |
| Area | |
• Total | 417 km2 (161 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 296 m (971 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 59,059 |
| • Demonym | Chivacoeño/a |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (VST) |
| Postal code | 3202 |
| Climate | Aw |
| Website | bruzual-yaracuy.gob.ve(in Spanish) |
Chivacoa is the capital city of Bruzual Municipality in Yaracuy State, Venezuela. Its population is 52,620, as per 2011 census.[1]
Festival
[edit | edit source]This town is famous for mystic rituals in Sorte Mountain, run by devotees of Maria Lionza.[2] Carnaval is also celebrated there.
History
[edit | edit source]It was officially founded in 1695 by the Spanish, on the site of a native settlement of the Caquetio people.
