Chuquisaca Department facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Department of Chuquisaca
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Laguna de Culpina
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Location within Bolivia
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| Country |  Bolivia |
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| Capital | Sucre | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 51,524 km2 (19,894 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 581,347 | ||
| • Density | 11.28303/km2 (29.22292/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (BOT) | ||
| ISO 3166-2 | BO-H | ||
Chuquisaca is a department in Bolivia. Think of a department like a big state or region. Its capital city is Sucre, which is also the capital of Bolivia.
Chuquisaca is located in the south-central part of Bolivia. It is known for its beautiful landscapes and rich history. The department covers a large area of 51,524 square kilometers.
In 2012, about 581,347 people lived in Chuquisaca. This makes it one of the less populated areas in Bolivia. The department is a mix of mountains, valleys, and plains.
One special place here is the El Palmar Integrated Management Natural Area. This area helps protect nature and wildlife.
Provinces of Chuquisaca
Chuquisaca is divided into smaller parts called provinces. There are 10 provinces in total. Each province has its own capital city. These provinces are then split into even smaller areas called municipalities and cantons.
| Name | Population (2012 census) |
Area km² | Capital |
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| Oropeza | 286,140 | 3.943 | Sucre | |
| Azurduy | 23,872 | 4,185 | Azurduy | |
| Zudáñez | 39,992 | 3,738 | Presto | |
| Tomina | 35,192 | 3,947 | Padilla | |
| Hernando Siles | 32,398 | 5,473 | Monteagudo | |
| Yamparáez | 26,577 | 1,472 | Tarabuco | |
| Nor Cinti | 76,477 | 7,983 | Camargo | |
| Sud Cinti | 25,207 | 5,484 | Villa Abecia | |
| Belisario Boeto | 11,159 | 2,000 | Villa Serrano | |
| Luis Calvo | 19,139 | 13,299 | Villa Vaca Guzmán (Muyupampa) |
See also
In Spanish: Departamento de Chuquisaca para niños
