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Place in Yaracuy State, Venezuela
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, YaracuyFlagOfficial seal of Chivacoa, YaracuySeal
Motto: Cuna de Maria Lionza
Chivacoa, Yaracuy is located in VenezuelaChivacoa, YaracuyChivacoa, 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
 • Total417 km (161 sq mi)
Elevation296 m (971 ft)
Population
 • Total59,059
 • DemonymChivacoeño/a
Time zoneUTC−4 (VST)
Postal code3202
ClimateAw
Websitebruzual-yaracuy.gob.ve(in Spanish)

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.

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