Pojo Municipality facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pojo Municipality
Municipality
Pojo Municipality Location in Bolivia
Country	Bolivia
Department	Cochabamba Department
Province	Carrasco Province
Seat	Pojo
Population  (2001)
• Total	11,515
• Ethnicities	Quechua
Time zone	UTC-4 (BOT)

Pojo Municipality is a special area in Bolivia. It is like a local government district. It is the second such district in the Carrasco Province. This province is part of the Cochabamba Department. The main town, or "seat," of Pojo Municipality is called Pojo.

Where is Pojo Municipality?

Pojo Municipality is located in the country of Bolivia, which is in South America. It is part of the Cochabamba Department, one of Bolivia's nine main regions. Within this department, it belongs to the Carrasco Province. You can find it by looking at the map of Bolivia, specifically in the central part of the country.

People and Languages

In Pojo Municipality, many people speak different languages. The two main languages are Quechua and Spanish. Quechua is a native language spoken by many people in the Andes mountains. Spanish is the official language of Bolivia.

Here is a table showing how many people spoke each language in 2001:

As you can see, most people in Pojo Municipality speak Quechua. Many also speak Spanish, often along with Quechua. This shows the rich cultural mix in the area.

How Pojo Municipality is Governed

A municipality is a local government area. It has its own leaders who help manage the area. In Pojo Municipality, the main leader is the Mayor. As of the information available, the Mayor is Pedro Rojas Rocha. There is also a President, Flabio Jaldín Coria, who likely works with the Mayor to make decisions for the community. These leaders help make sure the municipality runs smoothly for its residents.

Population

According to information from 2001, about 11,515 people lived in Pojo Municipality. Most of these people are from the Quechua ethnic group.

See also

In Spanish: Pojo (municipio) para niños