Chivacoa

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 / 10.16000°N 68.90972°W / 10.16000; -68.90972
CountryVenezuelaVenezuela
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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