Toroca Canton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Toroca
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The small village of Toroca
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 Toroca Canton
Location in Bolivia
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| Country |  Bolivia |
| Department | Potosí Department |
| Province | Chayanta Province |
| Municipality | Ravelo Municipality |
| Seat | Toroca |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,636 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (BST) |
Toroca is a small village and also a type of administrative area called a canton in Bolivia. It is located in the Ravelo Municipality, which is part of the Chayanta Province. This province is found within the Potosí Department in Bolivia.
In 2001, a census showed that the entire Toroca canton had 1,636 people living there. The main village of Toroca itself was quite small, with only 20 residents in 2001.
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What is a Canton?
In Bolivia, a canton is like a small district or a local area. It's a way to divide up a larger region, such as a municipality, into smaller parts. This helps with local government and organization.
Where is Toroca Located?
Toroca is located in the country of Bolivia, which is in South America. To be more exact, it's in the southwestern part of Bolivia.
Department and Province
Bolivia is divided into large areas called departments. Toroca is in the Potosí Department. Inside departments, there are smaller areas called provinces. Toroca is part of the Chayanta Province.
Municipality
Within the Chayanta Province, there are even smaller areas called municipalities. Toroca belongs to the Ravelo Municipality. The village of Toroca is the main center, or "seat," of its canton.
Population of Toroca
According to the 2001 census, the total number of people living in the Toroca canton was 1,636. The village of Toroca itself had a much smaller population of 20 people in the same year.
See also
In Spanish: Toroca para niños
