Urmiri Municipality facts for kids
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Urmiri Municipality
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Municipality
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Location within Potosí Department
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 Urmiri Municipality
Location in Bolivia
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| Country |  Bolivia |
| Department | Potosí Department |
| Province | Tomás Frías Province |
| Seat | Urmiri |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,025 |
| • Ethnicities | Quechua Aymara |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (BOT) |
Urmiri Municipality is a special area in Bolivia. It's like a local government district. It is the third "municipal section" in the Tomás Frías Province, which is part of the Potosí Department. The main town or "seat" of Urmiri Municipality is a place called Urmiri.
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What Makes Up Urmiri?
Urmiri Municipality is divided into smaller parts called cantons. Think of cantons as smaller local areas within the municipality. These are:
- Cahuayo
- Urmiri
Who Lives in Urmiri?
Most of the people living in Urmiri Municipality are indigenous citizens. This means their families have lived in this region for a very long time. Many of them are from the Quechua and Aymara groups.
Ethnic Groups in Urmiri
Here's a look at the different ethnic groups living in Urmiri Municipality, based on information from 2001:
| Ethnic group | % |
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| Quechua | 49.3 |
| Aymara | 46.6 |
| Guaraní, Chiquitos, Moxos | 0.0 |
| Not indigenous | 4.1 |
| Other indigenous groups | 0.1 |
More Information
- Urmiri Municipality: population data and map
See also
In Spanish: Urmiri para niños
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