Tarata, Cochabamba
Tarata | |
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San José church, Tarata | |
Tarata Location in Bolivia | |
Coordinates: 17°36′41″S 66°01′24″W / 17.61139°S 66.02333°WCoordinates: 17°36′41″S 66°01′24″W / 17.61139°S 66.02333°W | |
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.
There are several towns like Arbieto, Santa Rosa, Tiataco, that surround Tarata. In addition, Tarata is known for its home-made cheese and sausage.
Notable residents
- Esteban Arze
- René Barrientos
- Mariano Melgarejo