Jadacaquiva facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jadacaquiva, Falcón
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Jadacaquiva church.
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 Jadacaquiva
Location in Venezuela
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| Country | Venezuela |
| State | Falcón |
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(2000)
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| • Total | 2,967 |
| Time zone | UTC– 4:30 (Venezuela) |
| Area code(s) | 269 |
Jadacaquiva is a small town in Venezuela. It is located in Falcón State, within the Falcón Municipality. In the year 2000, about 2,967 people lived there.
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History of Jadacaquiva
Jadacaquiva was founded on land that was bought at the end of the 18th century. A man named Alonso Arias purchased this land.
Becoming a Parish
In 1819, Jadacaquiva became a parish. A parish is like a local church district. This happened with the help of Rafael Lasso de la Vega, who was a Bishop from Mérida.
Famous Birthplace
A very important Venezuelan leader was born near Jadacaquiva. His name was Juan Crisóstomo Falcón. He was born on a nearby farm in 1820. Juan Crisóstomo Falcón later became a Marshal and President of Venezuela.
Main Sights to See
One of the most important buildings in Jadacaquiva is its church.
The Jadacaquiva Church
The church in Jadacaquiva was built in 1749. Alejandro de Quevedo Villegas and his wife, Rosa, were responsible for its construction. They built it because a local landowner, Diego Laguna, asked for it in his will.
Unique Architecture
The church has some interesting design features. You can see elements that look like they come from the Jewish religion. The church's campanile, which is a bell tower, is separate from the main church building. It is designed in a style called Caribbean Dutch. This style is very common in the architecture of Curaçao, a nearby island. People believe that skilled builders from Curaçao came to Jadacaquiva to help construct the church.
Who Lives in Jadacaquiva?
In 2000, a count of the population, called a census, showed 2,967 people lived in Jadacaquiva. There were 811 households and 586 families in the town. More males lived in the town than females. About 1,523 people were male (51.33%), and 1,444 people were female (48.67%).
See also
In Spanish: Jadacaquiva para niños
