Cuchumuela Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cuchumuela Municipality
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Municipality
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 Cuchumuela Municipality
Location in Bolivia
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| Country |  Bolivia |
| Department | Cochabamba Department |
| Province | Punata Province |
| Seat | Cuchumuela |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,942 |
| • Ethnicities | Quechuas |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (BOT) |
The Cuchumuela Municipality, also known as Villa Gualberto Villarroel Municipality, is a special area in Bolivia. It is the fifth municipal section of the Punata Province. This province is part of the Cochabamba Department. The main town, or "seat," of this municipality is Cuchumuela.
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Where is Cuchumuela Municipality?
Cuchumuela Municipality is located in the country of Bolivia. Bolivia is in South America. Specifically, you can find it in the central part of the country. It's in the Cochabamba Department, which is like a state or region.
Its Place in Punata Province
Within the Cochabamba Department, Cuchumuela is part of the Punata Province. It is one of the five municipal sections that make up this province. This means it's an important local area for people living there.
Who Lives in Cuchumuela?
In 2001, about 1,942 people lived in Cuchumuela Municipality. Most of the people living here are Quechua people. The Quechua are an indigenous group from the Andes mountains in South America. They have a rich history and culture.
How is Cuchumuela Organized?
A municipality is a local government area. It helps manage services for the people who live there. Cuchumuela Municipality is made up of just one main area, called the Cuchumuela Canton. This canton covers the same area as the whole municipality.
Local Leaders
The municipality has leaders who help run things. In 2007, the Mayor was David Guevara Velasquez. The President of the municipality at that time was Vitaliano Ovando Velarde. These leaders work to improve life for everyone in Cuchumuela.
See also
In Spanish: Cuchumuela para niños
