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Chivacoa

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.