Ocurí, Potosí facts for kids
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Ocurí
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 Ocurí, Potosí
Location in Bolivia
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| Country |  Bolivia |
| Department | Potosí Department |
| Province | Chayanta Province |
| Elevation | 13,209 ft (4,026 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 2,200 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (BOT) |
Ocurí is a small town in Bolivia. It is located in the Potosí Department. This department is like a state or region within Bolivia.
Ocurí serves as the main administrative center for the Ocurí Municipality. This municipality is part of the Chayanta Province. The town is found about 100 kilometers (about 62 miles) north of Potosí. Potosí is the capital city of the department.
The town sits high up on a mountain ridge. Its elevation is 4,026 meters (13,209 feet) above sea level. A river called Río Ocurí flows through the area. This river is a smaller branch of the Río Guadalupe and Río Guadalajara.
Connecting Bolivia: Route 6
Ocurí is an important stop on Route 6. This is a major road that directly links the cities of Oruro and Sucre. Sucre is one of Bolivia's capital cities.
Route 6 is very long, almost 1,000 kilometers (about 620 miles). It connects several important departments in Bolivia. These include Chuquisaca, Santa Cruz, Potosí, and Oruro. This road helps people and goods travel across the country.
Population of Ocurí
Ocurí is a small community. It has a population of about 2,200 people. These residents live and work in this high-altitude town.
See also
In Spanish: Ocurí (Potosí) para niños
