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== Politics ==
[[File:Cocco Town Hall.jpg|thumb|The Town Hall of Cocco, which serves as the ''de facto'' administrative center of Barbanera.]]
Due to its precarious geopolitical situation, the island lacks proper representation in the Aponivian House of Confederation. Consequently, Barbanerans have put a substantial focus on municipal elections, which operate regularly. Among these local elections, that of the Mayor of Cocco is seen as having a particular importance. The Mayor of Cocco does not have more power than any other mayor but is seen as an indicator of where the island is headed<ref>''The Barbaneran, March 23rd, 2011''</ref>. The Town Hall of Cocco is also where all mayors meet quarterly to discuss the state of the island. These discussions are attended by the Minister of Barbanera, a member of the Aponivian Cabinet who reports back to the Prime Ministers. Barbaneran citizens do not have a say as to who this person is.
Mayors and councilors campaign together as a ''squadra'' (lit. "team"). The ''squadra'' with the most votes is elected for a four-year term.
== Demographics ==
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