Chivacoa

Chivacoa, Yaracuy
Monument of María Lionza, famous Venezuelan deity on the main avenue of the city.
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Seal
Motto: 
Cuna de Maria Lionza
Chivacoa, Yaracuy
Coordinates: 10°9′36″N 68°54′35″W / 10.16000°N 68.90972°W / 10.16000; -68.90972
CountryVenezuela
StateYaracuy State
MunicipalityBruzual Municipality
Founded11 February 1695
Area
 • Total
417 km2 (161 sq mi)
Elevation
296 m (971 ft)
Population
 • Total
59,059
 • Demonym
Chivacoeño/a
Time zoneUTC−4 (VST)
Postal code
3202
ClimateAw
Websitebruzual-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

This town is famous for mystic rituals in Sorte Mountain, run by devotees of Maria Lionza.[2] Carnaval is also celebrated there.

History

It was officially founded in 1695 by the Spanish, on the site of a native settlement of the Caquetio people.

References

  1. ^ "Chivacoa (Bruzual, Yaracuy, Venezuela) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map, Location, Weather and Web Information". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
  2. ^ Davies, Rhodri. "The cult of Maria Lionza". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
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