Arani, Bolivia

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]

For other uses, see Arani (disambiguation).
Arani

Jarani
Nicknames: 
The Windy City, The Bread City
Arani
Location in Bolivia
Coordinates: 17°34′S 65°46′W
CountryBolivia
DepartmentCochabamba Department
ProvinceArani Province
MunicipalityArani Municipality
CantonArani Canton
Elevation
9,400 ft (2,865 m)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total3,512

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 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.

References
  1. Instituto Nacional de Estadística Archived 2009-10-27 at the Wayback Machine


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