Arani, Bolivia

For other uses, see Arani (disambiguation).
Arani
Jarani
Nickname(s): The Windy City, The Bread City
Arani

Location in Bolivia

Coordinates: 17°34′S 65°46′W / 17.567°S 65.767°W / -17.567; -65.767
Country Bolivia
Department Cochabamba Department
Province Arani Province
Municipality Arani Municipality
Canton Arani Canton
Elevation 9,400 ft (2,865 m)
Population (2001)
  Total 3,512

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.[1]

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 the months of 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.[2]

References

  1. Instituto Nacional de Estadística
  2. [WikiUser Reybouta, a former inhabitant of Arani city from 11/06 - 11/07]

External links

Coordinates: 17°34′S 65°46′W / 17.567°S 65.767°W / -17.567; -65.767


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