Chivacoa

Chivacoa is the capital city of Bruzual Municipality in Yaracuy State, Venezuela. Its population is 52,620, as per 2011 census.^[1]

Chivacoa, Yaracuy
Monument of María Lionza, famous Venezuelan deity on the main avenue of the city.
Flag Seal
Motto:  Cuna de Maria Lionza
Chivacoa, Yaracuy
Coordinates: 10°9′36″N 68°54′35″W
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(in Spanish)

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.