Chivacoa

Chivacoa is the capital city of Bruzual Municipality in Yaracuy State, Venezuela. It has a population of about 60,000. This town is very famous by Mystic Rituals in Sorte Mountain. Maria Lionza. Their Carnival Party is also famous. It was officially founded in 1695 by the Spanish, but was preceded by a native settlement of the Caquetio people.

Chivacoa, Yaracuy
Monument of María Lionza, famous Venezuelan deity on the main avenue of the city.
Monument of María Lionza, famous Venezuelan deity on the main avenue of the city.
Flag of Chivacoa, Yaracuy
Flag
Official seal of Chivacoa, Yaracuy
Seal
Motto: 
Cuna de Maria Lionza
Chivacoa, Yaracuy is located in Venezuela
Chivacoa, Yaracuy
Chivacoa, Yaracuy
Coordinates: 10°9′36″N 68°54′35″W
CountryVenezuelaVenezuela
StateYaracuy State
MunicipalityBruzual Municipality
Founded11 February 1695
Area
 • Total417 km2 (161 sq mi)
Elevation
296 m (971 ft)
Population
 • Total59,059
 • Demonym
Chivacoeño/a
Time zoneUTC−4 (VST)
Postal code
3202
ClimateAw
Websitebruzual-yaracuy.gob.ve(in Spanish)
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