Ckochas
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Ckochas | |
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| Department |  Bolivia |
| Province | Linares Province |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Luis Condori Castillo |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,040.2 km2 (787.7 sq mi) |
| Population (2024) | |
• Total | 14,338 |
| Demonym | Ckocheño -a |
| Time zone | UTC−4 |
Ckochas is a town and municipality in Bolivia, located in the Linares Province in the eastern part of the Potosí Department. The municipality has an area of 2,040.2 km2 and a population of 15,812 inhabitants (according to the 2012 INE Census).[1]
Ckochas is one of the youngest municipalities in Bolivia, having separated from the municipality of Puna. It was created by Decree Law 3462 on August 15, 2006.[2]
Within its territory, on the border with the Chuquisaca Department, lies the Fortress of Oronckota (Fortaleza de Oronckota), which is one of the most important archaeological sites in the Potosí Department.[3]