Aiquile

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Aiquile
Location within Bolivia
Coordinates: 18°10′S65°10′W / 18.167°S 65.167°W / -18.167; -65.167 Coordinates: 18°10′S65°10′W / 18.167°S 65.167°W / -18.167; -65.167
Country Flag of Bolivia.svg Bolivia
Department Cochabamba Department
Province Narciso Campero Province
Municipality Aiquile Municipality
Canton Aiquile Canton
Population
 (census 2012)
  Total7,863
Time zone UTC-4 (BOT)

Aiquile is a town in the Cochabamba Department, Bolivia. It is the capital of the Narciso Campero Province and Aiquile Municipality. Most of its population is Quechua, and its residents are reputed to be the best charango makers in the country.

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