San Pedro de Quemes Municipality facts for kids

Quick facts for kids San Pedro de Quemes
Municipality
Salar de Chiguana
Location within Potosí Department
San Pedro de Quemes Municipality Location in Bolivia
Country	Bolivia
Department	Potosí Department
Province	Nor Lípez Province
Seat	San Pedro de Quemes
Area
• Total	1,657 sq mi (4,291 km2)
Elevation	13,000 ft (4,000 m)
Population  (2001)
• Total	815
• Ethnicities	Quechua
Time zone	UTC-4 (BOT)

San Pedro de Quemes (which is called Qimis in the Quechua language) is a town and a municipality in Bolivia. It is located in the Potosí Department, which is like a state or province. The town of San Pedro de Quemes is the main place in this municipality. It is the second largest municipal section of the Nor Lípez Province.

Exploring the Geography of San Pedro de Quemes

The municipality of San Pedro de Quemes is found near the famous Salar de Uyuni. This is a huge salt flat, one of the largest in the world.

Mountains and Volcanoes

Many tall mountains and volcanoes are located in this area. Some of these natural features also form part of the border with Chile.

Here are some of the highest mountains in the municipality:

Understanding the Municipality's Divisions

The municipality is divided into different smaller areas called cantons. Each canton has its own number of residents.

Here are the cantons and their populations from 2001:

• Cana - 44 inhabitants
• Chiguana - 10 inhabitants
• Pajancha - 52 inhabitants
• Pelcoya - 135 inhabitants
• San Pedro de Quemes - 574 inhabitants

The People of San Pedro de Quemes

Most of the people living in San Pedro de Quemes are not from indigenous groups. However, a large part of the population, about 45%, are people of Quechua descent.

Here is a breakdown of the different ethnic groups:

See also

In Spanish: San Pedro de Quemes para niños