[3] The municipality is in the mountains of the Cordillera Oriental of the Andes, and is bordered on the west by the Pilcomayo River.

Due to its elevation, the municipality experiences a wide range of temperatures between day and night.

[4] The people are primarily employed in agriculture and livestock raising, although there is some mining.

[3] Major crops include corn, wheat, potatoes, barley and peppers.

Sheep, cattle, goats, pigs, horses and poultry are raised.