Cocorote Municipality
Municipio Cocorote | |
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 Flag  Seal | |
 Location in Yaracuy | |
.svg)  Cocorote Municipality Location in Venezuela | |
| Coordinates: 10°16′41″N 68°45′40″W / 10.2781°N 68.7611°W | |
| Country |  Venezuela |
| State | Yaracuy |
| Municipal seat | Cocorote |
| Area | |
| • Total | 101.0 km2 (39.0 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 35,668 |
| • Density | 350/km2 (910/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (VET) |
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.
The economy is based essentially on agriculture. However, the town has been experiencing rapid growth for twenty years with increased commercial services.