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The name Cochabamba is derived from the Quechua compound noun qucha pampa, meaning 'lake plain'.
Cochabamba
Bolivia
Cochabamba is a city and municipality in central Bolivia in a valley in the Andes mountain range. It is the capital of the Cochabamba Department and the fourth largest city in Bolivia, with a population of 661,484 according to the 2024 Bolivian census.
From the “History” section
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Cochabamba is known for its 'Eternal Spring' climate, characterized by an extended dry season from May to October.
Cochabamba
Bolivia
Cochabamba is a city and municipality in central Bolivia in a valley in the Andes mountain range. It is the capital of the Cochabamba Department and the fourth largest city in Bolivia, with a population of 661,484 according to the 2024 Bolivian census.
From the “Climate and geography” section
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Cochabamba's population increased by more than half between 1992 and 2024, reaching 665,505 inhabitants.
Cochabamba
Bolivia
Cochabamba is a city and municipality in central Bolivia in a valley in the Andes mountain range. It is the capital of the Cochabamba Department and the fourth largest city in Bolivia, with a population of 661,484 according to the 2024 Bolivian census.
From the “Demography” section
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Cochabamba has been part of UNESCO's Creative Cities Network in the category of gastronomy since 2017.
Cochabamba
Bolivia
Cochabamba is a city and municipality in central Bolivia in a valley in the Andes mountain range. It is the capital of the Cochabamba Department and the fourth largest city in Bolivia, with a population of 661,484 according to the 2024 Bolivian census.
From the “Culture” section
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The city is home to La Cancha, the largest open-air market in South America.
Cochabamba
Bolivia
Cochabamba is a city and municipality in central Bolivia in a valley in the Andes mountain range. It is the capital of the Cochabamba Department and the fourth largest city in Bolivia, with a population of 661,484 according to the 2024 Bolivian census.
From the “Culture” section
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Photo: Parallelepiped09 · CC BY-SA 4.0