List of Potosí Municipalities

List of 42 municipalities and TIOCs in the Potosí Department

  1. Potosí
  2. Tinguipaya
  3. Yocalla
  4. Urmiri
  5. Uncía
  6. Chayanta
  7. Llallagua
  8. Chuquihuta – Familia Jucumani (TIOC)
  9. Betanzos
  10. Chaquí
  11. Tacobamba
  12. Colquechaca
  13. Ravelo
  14. Pocoata
  15. Ocurí
  16. San Pedro de Macha
  17. San Pedro
  18. Toro Toro
  19. Cotagaíta
  20. Vitichi
  21. Sacaca
  22. Caripuyo
  23. Tupiza
  24. Atocha
  25. Quila Quila
  26. San Pedro de Quemes
  27. San Pablo
  28. Mojinete
  29. San Antonio de Esmoruco
  30. Porco
  31. Caiza “D”
  32. Ckochas
  33. Uyuni
  34. Tomave
  35. Puna
  36. TIOC – Gran Familia Planta
  37. Arampampa
  38. Acasio
  39. Llica
  40. Quemes
  41. Villazón
  42. San Agustín

Potosí Department is located in southwestern Bolivia and is known for its rich mining history, especially silver. The department is divided into provinces, which are further subdivided into approximately 42 municipalities. Municipalities (municipios) serve as the third-level administrative units, below the national and departmental levels. Each municipality has an elected mayor and council, responsible for local governance, public services, and community development.

  • Number of Municipalities: ~42
  • Population Distribution: Municipalities vary widely — urban centers like Potosí city are densely populated, while rural municipalities such as San Pedro de Macha cover large areas with sparse populations.
  • Economic Focus: Many municipalities rely on mining, agriculture, and tourism. For instance, Colcha K (Uyuni) is famous for the Salar de Uyuni salt flats, attracting tourists globally.
  • Governance: Municipalities have autonomy for local planning, infrastructure, and public services, guided by Bolivian municipal law.
  • Recent Developments: Bolivia has created new municipalities over time (e.g., San Pedro de Macha, Ckochas) to improve local administration.
List of Potosí Municipalities

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