Torotoro, Bolivia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Toro Toro
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 Torotoro, Bolivia
Location in Bolivia
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| Country |  Bolivia |
| Department | Potosí Department |
| Province | Charcas Province |
| Municipality | Toro Toro Municipality |
| Population
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| • Total | 676 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (BOT) |
Torotoro, also known as Toro Toro, is a small town in Bolivia. It is located in the Potosí Department, within the Charcas Province.
About Torotoro
Torotoro was started a long time ago. It was founded by people called mestizos who moved from Cochabamba. The town officially became a municipality, which is like a local government area, on November 21, 1883. In 2001, the municipality had a population of 10,535 people.
Where is Torotoro?
Torotoro sits high up in the mountains, at an altitude of 2,676 meters (about 8,780 feet). It can be a bit tricky to get there! The only way to reach the town is by road. This road starts from Estancia Sucusuma, near the Río Caine.
A Special Park
The town of Torotoro is right in the middle of a very special place: the Torotoro National Park. This park is famous for its amazing natural beauty and unique features. Torotoro is about 140 kilometers (87 miles) south of the city of Cochabamba.
See also
In Spanish: Toro Toro para niños
