Cocorote Municipality

Municipality in Yaracuy, Venezuela
Cocorote Municipality
Municipio Cocorote
Municipality
Official seal of Cocorote Municipality
Seal
Location in Yaracuy
Location in Yaracuy
10°16′41″N 68°45′40″W / 10.2779312°N 68.7611965°W / 10.2779312; -68.7611965
Country Venezuela
StateYaracuy
Municipal seatCocorote
Area
 • Total101.0 km2 (39.0 sq mi)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total35,668
 • Density350/km2 (910/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−4 (VET)
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Cocorote is one of the 14 municipalities of the state of Yaracuy, Venezuela. The municipality is located in central Yaracuy, occupying an area of 135 km ² with a population of 35,668 inhabitants in 2001.[1] The capital lies at Cocorote.

The economy is based essentially on agriculture. However, the town has been experiencing rapid growth for twenty years with increased commercial services.

References

  1. ^ Statoids


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