Chivacoa is the capital city of Bruzual Municipality in

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. Its population is 52,620, as per 2011 census.

Festival

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

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. 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

Cities in Yaracuy Populated places established in 1695 1695 establishments in the Spanish Empire {{Venezuela-geo-stub