Sapahaqui facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sapahaqui
Sapa Jaqhi
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Town
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 Sapahaqui
Location in Bolivia
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| Country |  Bolivia |
| Department | La Paz Department |
| Province | José Ramón Loayza Province |
| Municipality | Sapahaqui Municipality |
| Population
(2001)
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| • Total | 219 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (BOT) |
Sapahaqui, also known as Sapa Jaqhi in the Aymara tongue, is a small town located in the La Paz Department of Bolivia. It is an important place because it is the main town, or "seat," of the Sapahaqui Municipality. This municipality is the second section of the José Ramón Loayza Province.
Where is Sapahaqui Located?
Sapahaqui is found in the western part of Bolivia. It is part of the La Paz Department, which is one of the nine main areas, like states or provinces, in Bolivia. The town is also within the José Ramón Loayza Province. This province is named after a famous Bolivian leader.
Sapahaqui Municipality
The town of Sapahaqui is the center of the Sapahaqui Municipality. A municipality is like a local government area. It includes the main town and the smaller villages or communities around it. The municipality helps manage local services for the people living there.
What is Aymara?
The name "Sapa Jaqhi" comes from the Aymara language. Aymara is one of the native languages spoken by many people in the Andes mountains. It is an official language in Bolivia, along with Spanish and Quechua. Learning about names like Sapa Jaqhi helps us understand the rich history and culture of the region.
See also
In Spanish: Sapahaqui para niños
