Luribay Municipality
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History
Luribay's history is deeply intertwined with the development of viticulture in Bolivia. The cultivation of grapes and the production of wine in Luribay date back to the colonial period, introduced by the Spanish.[1]
Geography
The municipality spans about Template:Cvt within the Loayza Province in the La Paz Department.[2] The district consists of the main urban center of the town of Luribay and multiple villages.[3] It is situated in the inter-Andean valleys (valles interandinos), a geographical zone between the higher altitudes of the Altiplano and the lower tropical plains. It has a landscape of valleys and slopes, contrasting with the high-altitude plains of the Altiplano and the flat expanses of the Amazonian lowlands.[4] The toown of Luribay is located at Template:Cvt, while nearby mountain village of Anchallani is located at Template:Cvt.[5][6] The municipality is part of a region known for its dry climate and fertile soils.[1] The municipality incorporates several high mountains.[7][8][9]
Demographics
Encompassing an area of approximately Template:Cvt, the district had a population of 10,581 in March 2024. The population consisted of 5,685 males, and 5,454 females with a 92% literacy rate.[10] The economy is predominantly agricultural, with diverse crop cultivation. In addition to wine, Luribay is also known for producing singani, a traditional Bolivian grape brandy.[1][4]
See also
References
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External links
- Map of the Loayza Province
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