Shinahota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Shinahota
Shinahuta
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Town
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 Shinahota
Location in Bolivia
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| Country |  Bolivia |
| Department | Cochabamba Department |
| Province | Tiraque Province |
| Municipality | Shinahota Municipality |
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,291 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (BOT) |
Shinahota, also spelled Shinahuta, is a small town located in the central part of Bolivia. It is sometimes also written as Sinahota or Shinaota. This town is found in the Cochabamba Department.
Shinahota is important because it is the main center for the Shinahota Municipality. This municipality is the second local government area within the Tiraque Province.
Where is Shinahota?
Shinahota is located in the Cochabamba Department of Bolivia. This department is in the middle of the country. The town sits at an elevation of about 267 meters (876 feet) above sea level. This is a relatively low elevation.
The coordinates for Shinahota are 17 degrees South and 65 degrees 15 minutes West. This helps people find its exact spot on a map.
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is like a local government area. It's similar to a city or a county. The Shinahota Municipality is one of these areas. The town of Shinahota is the "seat" of this municipality. This means it's where the main offices and government buildings are located.
In Bolivia, municipalities are part of larger areas called provinces. Provinces are then part of even bigger areas called departments. Shinahota Municipality is part of the Tiraque Province. The Tiraque Province is part of the Cochabamba Department.
Population
According to a count from 2001, the town of Shinahota had a population of 4,291 people. This number shows how many people lived there at that time.
See also
In Spanish: Shinahota para niños
