Puerto Villarroel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Puerto Villarroel
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 Puerto Villarroel
Location in Bolivia
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| Country |  Bolivia |
| Department |  Cochabamba Department |
| Province | Carrasco Province |
| Municipality | Puerto Villarroel Municipality |
| Canton | Puerto Villarroel Canton |
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
| Population
(2001)
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| • Total | 1,778 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (BOT) |
Puerto Villarroel is a small town in the Cochabamba Department in central Bolivia. It is an important place because it is the main town, also called the "seat," of the Puerto Villarroel Municipality. This municipality is part of the larger Carrasco Province. In 2001, about 1,778 people lived there.
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What is Puerto Villarroel?
Puerto Villarroel is a community located in the heart of Bolivia. It serves as a local center for the area around it. Think of it as the main office for a local government region.
Where is Puerto Villarroel Located?
This town is found in the Cochabamba Department. This department is one of the nine main areas, like states, that make up the country of Bolivia. Bolivia is a country in South America.
Understanding Municipalities and Provinces
- A municipality is like a local government area. It's a bit like a county or a borough in other countries. It has its own local leaders.
- Puerto Villarroel is the main town for the Puerto Villarroel Municipality. This means the local government for that area is based there.
- A province is a larger area, made up of several municipalities. Puerto Villarroel is part of the Carrasco Province.
Population of Puerto Villarroel
In 2001, a census was taken to count the people living in Puerto Villarroel. The census showed that 1,778 people called this town home. This number helps us understand the size of the community.
See also
In Spanish: Puerto Villarroel para niños
