Punata is the capital of
Punata Province and
Punata Municipality in
Cochabamba Department
Cochabamba ( ay, Quchapampa Jach'a Suyu, es, Departamento de Cochabamba , qu, Quchapampa Suyu), from Quechua ''qucha'' or ''qhucha'', meaning "lake", ''pampa'' meaning "plain", is one of the nine departments of Bolivia. It is known to be the ...
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Bolivia
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. At the time of census 2012 it had a population of 19,559 inhabitants
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People from Punata and surrounding areas used to be called “Vallunos” meaning coming from the valleys of Punata and other surrounding small towns. Punata is renowned for its wonderful agricultural market held every Tuesday where people from surrounding towns and rural villages come to sell and buy.
See also
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including the alluvial fan of Punata
References
External links
Map of Punata Province
Populated places in Cochabamba Department
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