Punata Province
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Punata Province is located in the Cochabamba Department of Bolivia, approximately 45 km south of Cochabamba city. The province is characterized by its agricultural lands, particularly maize and potato cultivation, benefiting from the Rio Paracaya river's irrigation. Its capital, Punata, serves as the economic center with a significant Quechua-speaking population.
Statistics
Area
850.00 km²
Population
61,382