Pasorapa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pasorapa
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 Pasorapa
Location in Bolivia
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| Country |  Bolivia |
| State | Cochabamba Department |
| Province | Narciso Campero Province |
| Municipality | Pasorapa Municipality |
| Canton | Pasorapa Canton |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,114 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (BOT) |
Pasorapa is a small town in Bolivia. Its name means "quick step" in Spanish. You can find Pasorapa in the southeast part of the Cochabamba Department. It sits high up, about 2,364 meters (7,756 feet) above sea level. In 2001, about 1,114 people lived there. Most people speak Spanish, but some also speak Quechua.
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History of Pasorapa
There are no old documents that tell us exactly when Pasorapa was founded. However, a special stone was found in 1952. This happened when the town's church was being rebuilt. The stone had a message carved into it. It said that the church started being built on October 8, 1782. It also mentioned a priest named Don Juan Gutierrez.
Life and Work in Pasorapa
The main activities in Pasorapa are raising cattle and farming. The area is quite dry, so people have built an artificial lake to help with water. There is also a well that goes 66 meters (217 feet) deep to get water.
The closest big city to Pasorapa is Cochabamba. This is the third largest city in Bolivia. Many young people from Pasorapa move to bigger cities like Cochabamba, Sucre, and Santa Cruz. They often go to Santa Cruz because they hope to find better job opportunities there.
Connecting Pasorapa to Bolivia
A former president of Bolivia, René Barrientos, helped Pasorapa connect with the rest of the country. Between 1964 and 1969, he had the first road built that linked Pasorapa to other towns and cities. This made it much easier for people and goods to travel.
Protecting Nature in Pasorapa
In March 2010, local leaders created a large nature reserve. This special area covers 179,614 hectares (about 693 square miles). This means it protects about 76% of the entire Pasorapa municipality. The main goal of this reserve is to protect the natural resources and different kinds of plants and animals.
One very important animal they want to protect is the red-fronted macaw. This colorful bird is found only in this region and is in danger of disappearing. The reserve helps keep its home safe.
See also
In Spanish: Pasorapa para niños
