Tarata, Cochabamba

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Tarata
Location in Bolivia
Coordinates: 17°36′41″S66°01′24″W / 17.61139°S 66.02333°W / -17.61139; -66.02333 Coordinates: 17°36′41″S66°01′24″W / 17.61139°S 66.02333°W / -17.61139; -66.02333
Country Flag of Bolivia.svg Bolivia
Department Cochabamba Department
Province Esteban Arze Province
Municipality Tarata Municipality
Canton Tarata Canton
Government
  MayorPedro Hipolito Corrales Prado
Population
 (2001) [1]
  Total3,323
Time zone UTC-4 (BOT)

Tarata is a town in Cochabamba Department, Bolivia. It is the capital of the Esteban Arze Province.

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The towns of Arbieto, Santa Rosa, and Tiataco, surround Tarata.

Tarata is known for its home-made cheese and sausage.

Notable residents

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References

  1. World Gazetteer [ dead link ]