Santiago de Callapa Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Santiago de Callapa Municipality
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Municipality
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 Santiago de Callapa Municipality
Location in Bolivia
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| Country |  Bolivia |
| Department | La Paz Department |
| Province | Pacajes Province |
| Seat | Callapa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 470 sq mi (1,218 km2) |
| Elevation | 12,500 ft (3,800 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,099 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (BOT) |
Santiago de Callapa Municipality, also known as Callapa Municipality, is a special area in Bolivia. It is one of the eight municipal sections found in the Pacajes Province. This province is part of the La Paz Department. The main town or "seat" of this municipality is called Callapa.
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What is Santiago de Callapa?
Santiago de Callapa is a type of local government area in Bolivia. Think of it like a county or a district in other countries. It helps manage the towns and villages within its borders.
Where is Callapa Located?
The municipality of Callapa is located in the western part of Bolivia. It is in the La Paz Department, which is a large region in the country. The exact coordinates are about 17 degrees South and 68 degrees West. This places it high up in the Andes Mountains.
How Big is Callapa?
Santiago de Callapa Municipality covers an area of about 1,218 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of a large city. The land here is quite high up. The average elevation is around 3,800 meters (about 12,467 feet) above sea level. That's higher than many mountains!
People Living in Callapa
According to a count done in 2001, about 8,099 people lived in Santiago de Callapa Municipality. These people make up the communities and towns within this area. They contribute to the local culture and economy.
Who Leads Callapa?
Like any local government, Santiago de Callapa Municipality has leaders. In 2007, the mayor was Cristobal Ramos Navarro. The mayor is like the main leader who helps run the municipality. There was also a president, Teodoro Gutiérrez Villca, in 2007. These leaders work to make decisions for the people living there.
See also
In Spanish: Callapa para niños
