Cocorote Municipality
Appearance
Cocorote | |
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Country | Venezuela |
State | Yaracuy |
Capital | Cocorote |
Area | |
• Total | 135 km2 (52 sq mi) |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 35,668 |
• Density | 264.21/km2 (684.3/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-4:30 (Venezuela Standard Time) |
Cocorote is one of the 14 municipalities of the state of Yaracuy, Venezuela. The municipality is located in central Yaracuy, occupying an area of 135 km ² with a population of 35,668 inhabitants in 2001.[1] The capital lies at Cocorote.
The economy is based essentially on agriculture. However, the town has been experiencing rapid growth for twenty years with increased commercial services.