Mocomoco facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mocomoco
Muqu Muqu
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Town
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 Mocomoco
Location in Bolivia
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| Country |  Bolivia |
| Department | La Paz Department |
| Province | Eliodoro Camacho Province |
| Municipality | Mocomoco Municipality |
| Population
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| • Total | 444 |
| • Ethnicities | Aymara |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (BOT) |
Mocomoco (also known as Muqu Muqu in the Aymara language) is a small town located in the La Paz Department in Bolivia. It serves as the main town for the Mocomoco Municipality within the Eliodoro Camacho Province.
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Where is Mocomoco Located?
Mocomoco is found in the western part of Bolivia. This country is in South America. The town is part of the La Paz Department, which is one of Bolivia's nine main regions.
Mocomoco's Place in the Province
The town is the administrative center, or "seat," of the Mocomoco Municipality. This municipality is part of the larger Eliodoro Camacho Province. Provinces are like counties or districts in other countries.
Who Lives in Mocomoco?
According to a 2001 count, Mocomoco had a population of 444 people. Most of the people living in Mocomoco are from the Aymara group.
The Aymara People
The Aymara are an indigenous group. They have lived in the Andes Mountains region of South America for many centuries. This includes parts of Bolivia, Peru, and Chile. They have a rich history and culture.
See also
In Spanish: Moco Moco para niños
