Paceño
/lə ˈpɑːz/
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The city's full name is 'Nuestra Señora de La Paz' (Our Lady of Peace). It was founded in 1548 and named after a peace agreement that ended a civil war between Spanish conquistadors.
Other places in the region and their demonyms
El Alto
Adjoining the city
People are called:
Alteño
Oruro
About 230 km south
People are called:
Orureño
Cochabamba
About 380 km east
People are called:
Cochabambino
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