Otuyo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Otuyo
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Otuyo
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 Otuyo
Location in Bolivia
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| Country |  Bolivia |
| Department | Potosí Department |
| Province | Cornelio Saavedra Province |
| Municipality | Betanzos Municipality |
| Canton | Otuyo Canton |
| Population
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| • Total | 222 |
| Time zone | GMT-4 |
Otuyo is a small town in the Betanzos Municipality in Bolivia. It is located in the Potosí Department, which is a region in the country. Otuyo is also the main town of the Otuyo Canton, which is like a local district.
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A Special Place in History
Otuyo is a very important place in the history of Argentina. This is because a famous leader was born nearby.
Who Was Cornelio Saavedra?
Cornelio Saavedra was a very important person in South American history. He was born in 1759. He became the president of the First Junta of Argentina in 1810. This group was a big step towards Argentina becoming an independent country. Saavedra helped lead the way for his country to gain freedom.
Saavedra's Connection to Otuyo
Cornelio Saavedra was born very close to Otuyo. He was also baptized in the church right there in Otuyo. This means that Otuyo holds a special place in the story of Argentina's independence. It is a historical landmark for both Bolivia and Argentina.
See also
In Spanish: Otuyo para niños
