Cochabamba Department, Administrative department in central Bolivia.
The department spans across 55,631 square kilometers of land, containing 16 provinces with altitudes ranging from dense tropical forests to mountain peaks.
The region served as a crucial agricultural center during colonial times, supplying food to mining settlements in Potosí through an intricate network of farms.
The department maintains strong connections to Quechua traditions, with local markets selling traditional textiles and communities practicing ancient agricultural methods.
The department connects to other Bolivian regions through national highways, with regular bus services operating between major cities and the capital Cochabamba.
The territory includes the Chapare Province, which contains one third of Bolivia's total biodiversity within its borders.
Location: Bolivia
Capital city: Cochabamba
Elevation above the sea: 2,574 m
Part of: South America Midwest Integrated Zone
Shares border with: La Paz Department, Beni Department, Santa Cruz Department, Chuquisaca Department, Potosí Department, Oruro Department
Website: https://gobernaciondecochabamba.bo
GPS coordinates: -17.33333,-65.50000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:37
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