Calacoto Municipality

Calacoto or Qala Qutu (Aymara qala stone, qutu heap, pile, "stone pile") is the third municipal section of the Pacajes Province in the La Paz Department, Bolivia. Its seat is Calacoto (Qala Qutu).

Calacoto
Qala Qutu
Municipality
Calacoto
Location of the Calacoto Municipality within Bolivia
Coordinates: 17°25′0″S 68°45′0″W
Country Bolivia
DepartmentLa Paz Department
ProvincePacajes Province
SeatCalacoto
Government
  MayorJorge Pari Apaza (2007)
  PresidentRosendo Jaillita Alcon (2007)
Area
  Total1,504 sq mi (3,896 km2)
Elevation
12,800 ft (3,900 m)
Population
 (2001)
  Total8,818
Time zoneUTC-4 (BOT)
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