Tarata, Cochabamba

Tarata
San José church, Tarata
Tarata Location in Bolivia
Coordinates: 17°36′41″S 66°01′24″W / 17.61139°S 66.02333°W / -17.61139; -66.02333Coordinates: 17°36′41″S 66°01′24″W / 17.61139°S 66.02333°W / -17.61139; -66.02333
Country	Bolivia
Department	Cochabamba Department
Province	Esteban Arze Province
Municipality	Tarata Municipality
Canton	Tarata Canton
Government
• Mayor	Pedro Hipolito Corrales Prado
Population (2001)[1]
• Total	3,323

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

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

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

Notable residents

• René Barrientos
• Mariano Melgarejo

References

1. ↑ World Gazetteer

External links

• Population data and map of Tarata Municipality

Cochabamba Department
Capital: Cochabamba
Provinces	Arani Arque Ayopaya Bolívar Capinota Carrasco Cercado Chapare Esteban Arce Germán Jordán Mizque Narciso Campero Punata Quillacollo Tapacarí Tiraque
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