Cocorote Municipality

Cocorote
—  Municipality  —
Municipal location in Yaracuy
Cocorote Municipal location in Yaracuy
Coordinates: 10°19′21″N 68°46′29″W / 10.3225°N 68.77472°W / 10.3225; -68.77472Coordinates: 10°19′21″N 68°46′29″W / 10.3225°N 68.77472°W / 10.3225; -68.77472
Country	Venezuela
State	Yaracuy
Capital	Cocorote
Area
– Total	135 km2 (52.1 sq mi)
Population (2001)
– Total	35,668
– Density	264.21/km2 (684.3/sq mi)
Time zone	Venezuela Standard Time (UTC-4:30)

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

External links

• Official site