Chivacoa

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Chivacoa, Yaracuy
Monument of María Lionza, famous Venezuelan deity on the main avenue of the city.
Flag Coat of arms
Motto:  Cuna de Maria Lionza
Chivacoa, Yaracuy Location within Venezuela
Coordinates: 10°9′36″N 68°54′35″W / 10.16000°N 68.90972°W / 10.16000; -68.90972
Country	Venezuela
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[link removed](in Spanish)

Chivacoa is the capital city of Bruzual Municipality in Yaracuy State, Venezuela. Its population is 52,620, as per 2011 census.

Festival

This town is famous for mystic rituals in Sorte Mountain, run by devotees of Maria Lionza. 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.

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