Pocona Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pocona Municipality
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Municipality
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The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Inkallaqta in the Pocona Municipality
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 Pocona Municipality
Location in Bolivia
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| Country |  Bolivia |
| Department | Cochabamba Department |
| Province | Carrasco Province |
| Seat | Pocona |
| Elevation | 13,000 ft (4,000 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 13,488 |
| • Density | 40/sq mi (15.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (BOT) |
Pocona Municipality is a special area in Bolivia. It is the third municipal section of the Carrasco Province in the Cochabamba Department. Its main town, or "seat," is Pocona. In 2001, about 13,488 people lived in this municipality.
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Exploring the Geography
Pocona Municipality is known for its many tall mountains. Here are some of the highest peaks you can find there:
- Ch'uru Wayq'u
- Iskay Wasi
- Jatun Salla
- Lawayqu
- Misk'i
- Putu Phutunqu
- Qucha Qucha
- Yana Urqu
Understanding the Cantons
A canton is like a smaller district or division within a municipality. Pocona Municipality is divided into five main cantons. Each canton has its own main town, which is called a seat.
| Canton | People (2001) | Seat | People (2001) |
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| Pocona Canton | 4,251 | Pocona / Puquna | 244 |
| Chimboata Canton | 963 | Chimboata / Chimpuwata | 69 |
| Chillicchi Canton | 405 | Chillicchi | 130 |
| Huayapacha Canton | 5,461 | Huayapacha / Wayapacha | 206 |
| Conda Canton | 2,408 | Conda | 311 |
People and Their Lives
The Human Development Index (HDI) helps us understand how well people are living in an area. It looks at things like how long people live (life expectancy), how much education they get, and their standard of living.
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| National ranking (out of 314 municipalities) | 264 |
| Human Development Index (2001) | 0.475 |
| Life Expectancy Index | 0.526 |
| Education Index | 0.576 |
| Life expectancy (years) | 56.6 |
| Literacy of adults (% of 15 years old and more) | 72.0 |
| Average years of schooling | 3.3 |
| Population census 2001 | 13,488 |
| Percentage of rural population | 100.0% |
Languages Spoken
The main languages spoken in Pocona Municipality are Quechua and Spanish.
| Language | Number of Speakers |
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| Quechua | 12,482 |
| Aymara | 39 |
| Guaraní | 3 |
| Another native language | 6 |
| Spanish | 4,954 |
| Foreign language | 22 |
| Only a native language | 7,706 |
| Native and Spanish | 4,790 |
| Only Spanish | 166 |
Local Economy
The people in Pocona Municipality mainly earn their living by growing fruits like peaches and plums (called stone fruit), and potatoes. Tourism is also an important part of the economy.
Places to Visit
One of the most interesting places to visit is the ancient Inca site of Inkallaqta. It's a huge historical monument located right here in Pocona Municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Pocona para niños
