Alto Beni Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alto Beni Municipality
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 Alto Beni Municipality
Location in Bolivia
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| Country |  Bolivia |
| Department | La Paz Department |
| Province | Caranavi Province |
| Incorporated (municipality) | 23 December 2009 |
| Seat | Caserío Nueve |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (BOT) |
The Alto Beni Municipality is a special area in Bolivia. It's like a local government district. It is found in the La Paz Department, within the Caranavi Province. The main town, or 'seat', of Alto Beni is called Caserío Nueve.
This municipality was officially started on December 23, 2009. It has 160 different communities. Twelve of these communities are considered urban, meaning they are more like towns or cities.
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About Alto Beni Municipality
Alto Beni is a type of local government area in Bolivia called a municipality. Think of it as a specific region that has its own local leaders. These leaders work to help the people living there. They manage things like local services and community projects.
Where is Alto Beni Located?
The Alto Beni Municipality is in the country of Bolivia, which is in South America. It is part of the La Paz Department. This department is one of the main regions in Bolivia. Inside the La Paz Department, Alto Beni is found within the Caranavi Province.
The main town for the municipality is Caserío Nueve. This is where the local government offices are located. It serves as the center for the entire Alto Beni area.
How Alto Beni Was Formed
The Alto Beni Municipality was officially created on December 23, 2009. This happened through a special law called Law 4131. Before this, the area might have been part of a larger region. Becoming a municipality means it gained more control over its own local affairs.
Life in Alto Beni's Communities
The municipality is made up of 160 different communities. These communities can be small villages or larger towns. Most of them are rural, meaning they are in the countryside. However, 12 of these communities are considered urban. This means they are more developed, like small cities or towns.
Who Leads the Municipality?
The leader of the Alto Beni Municipality is called the Mayor. In 2010, the mayor was Joaquín Benito Mamani. He belonged to a political group known as the Movement for Socialism – Political Instrument for the Sovereignty of the Peoples, or MAS-IPSP. The mayor's job is to oversee the municipality and work for its people.
Finding Alto Beni on a Map
You can find Alto Beni Municipality on a map using its coordinates. These are like an address for a place on Earth. The coordinates for Alto Beni are 15 degrees 48 minutes South and 67 degrees 12 minutes West. This tells you its exact spot in Bolivia. The time zone for Alto Beni is BOT, which means it is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-4).
See also
In Spanish: Alto Beni (municipio) para niños
