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Arani, Bolivia

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Country
  
Bolivia

Canton
  
Arani Canton

Municipality
  
Arani Municipality

Local time
  
Tuesday 12:37 AM

Department
  
Cochabamba Department

Elevation
  
9,400 ft (2,865 m)

Population
  
3,512 (2001)

Province
  
Arani Province

Arani, Bolivia

Weather
  
13°C, Wind SE at 8 km/h, 100% Humidity

Arani (from Quechua: jarani or jallmani) is the capital of Arani Province and Arani Municipality located in Cochabamba Department in the center of Bolivia at an altitude of 9,400 ft (2,865 m). At the time of census 2001 it had 3,512 inhabitants.

Map of Arani, Bolivia

Arani is well known for its bread due to the traditional use of multiple types of flour for making the bread. Bread is sold in various shops along the main streets leading to the main square, and along the major highway that leads to the city of Cochabamba. There is a bread festival held each year.

During November through early December, the rainy season sets in and heavy rainfall is expected. Due to the geographical location in the valleys, the winds of Arani sometimes cause heavy rainfalls.

References

Arani, Bolivia Wikipedia


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