Chuma (La Paz)

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Chuma
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Chuma
Location within Bolivia
Coordinates: 15°29′S68°49′W / 15.483°S 68.817°W / -15.483; -68.817 Coordinates: 15°29′S68°49′W / 15.483°S 68.817°W / -15.483; -68.817
CountryFlag of Bolivia.svg  Bolivia
Department La Paz Department
Province Muñecas Province
Municipality Chuma Municipality
Population (2001)
  Total 392
Time zone -4 (UTC-4)
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Chuma is a location in the La Paz Department in Bolivia. It is the seat of the Chuma Municipality, the first municipal section of the Muñecas Province and of the province.

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