Punata
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 Punata
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| Coordinates: 17°33′S 65°50′W / 17.55°S 65.833°W | |
| Country |  Bolivia |
| Department | Cochabamba Department |
| Province | Punata Province |
| Municipality | Punata Municipality |
| Canton | Punata Canton |
| Elevation | 8,373 ft (2,552 m) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 14,742 |
Punata is the capital of Punata Province and Punata Municipality in Cochabamba Department, Bolivia. At the time of census 2001 it had a population of 14,742 inhabitants [1]
People from Punata and surrounding areas used to be called “Vallunos” meaning coming from the valleys of Punata and other surrounding small towns. Punata is renowned for its wonderful agricultural market held every Tuesday where people from surrounding towns and rural villages come to sell and buy.
[edit] See also
- Irrigation of alluvial fans including the alluvial fan of Punata
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Coordinates: 17°33′S 65°50′W / 17.55°S 65.833°W
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