Porco Municipality facts for kids
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Porco Municipality
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Municipality
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Porco
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Location within Potosí Department
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 Porco Municipality
Location in Bolivia
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| Country |  Bolivia |
| Department | Potosí Department |
| Province | Antonio Quijarro Province |
| Seat | Porco |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,959 |
| • Ethnicities | Quechua |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (BOT) |
Porco Municipality is a special area in Bolivia, located in the Potosí Department. It's part of the Antonio Quijarro Province. The main town in this area is called Porco.
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Exploring Porco Municipality
Porco Municipality is known for its beautiful and tall mountains. These mountains are an important part of the landscape.
High Mountains of Porco
Some of the highest peaks in the municipality include:
- Apa Purqu
- Chachakumiri
- Janq'u Apachita
- Jarmiri
- Jatun Patilla
- Muru Qullu
- Pukara
- Pukara Punta
- Pukarani
- Qiwiña Q'asa
- Quyqu
- Silla Q'asa
- Sillara
- Suchusqa
- Sura Sura
- Urqu Maki
- Wanay
- Wayna Purqu
- Wayna Quta
- Yuraq Q'asa
How Porco Municipality is Divided
The municipality is split into smaller areas called cantons. These cantons help manage the different parts of Porco.
Main Cantons
The municipality has five main cantons:
- Churcuita
- Kunturiri
- Karma
- Porco
- Chaquilla
The People of Porco
Most people living in Porco Municipality are indigenous. They are mainly from the Quechua group.
Ethnic Groups in Porco
Here's a look at the different ethnic groups in the municipality:
| Ethnic group | % |
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| Quechua | 90.1 |
| Aymara | 1.9 |
| Guaraní, Chiquitos, Moxos | 0.1 |
| Not indigenous | 7.7 |
| Other indigenous groups | 0.1 |
See also
In Spanish: Porco para niños
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