Cocorote Municipality

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.

Cocorote Municipality
Municipio Cocorote
Official seal of Cocorote Municipality
Location in Yaracuy
Location in Yaracuy
Map showing the location of Cocorote Municipality within Venezuela
Map showing the location of Cocorote Municipality within Venezuela
Cocorote Municipality
Location in Venezuela
Coordinates: 10°16′41″N 68°45′40″W
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)

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

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