La Paz Department (Bolivia) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Department of La Paz
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Ch'iyar Quta (La Paz)
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Location of La Paz Department within Bolivia
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Provinces of the La Paz Department
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| Country |  Bolivia |
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| Capital | La Paz, Bolivia | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 133,985 km2 (51,732 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 2,706,359 | ||
| • Density | 20.19897/km2 (52.31509/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (BOT) | ||
The Department of La Paz is a large region in Bolivia, a country in South America. It is one of the nine main areas that make up Bolivia. The capital city of this department is also called La Paz, which is a very important city in Bolivia.
This department is known for its amazing landscapes. You can find high mountains, deep valleys, and even parts of the Amazon rainforest here. It is a place with a rich history and diverse cultures.
Provinces of La Paz
The Department of La Paz is divided into smaller areas called provinces. Think of them like counties or smaller states within a larger region. There are 20 provinces in total. Each province has its own capital city.
These provinces are further divided into even smaller parts called municipalities. Below that, there are tiny areas known as cantons. This system helps organize the department.
Here is a list of the provinces, their sizes, populations, and capital cities:
| Province | Area km² | Population (2012 census) | Capital |
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| Abel Iturralde | 42,815 | 18,073 | Ixiamas |
| Aroma | 4,510 | 97,364 | Sica Sica |
| Bautista Saavedra | 2,525 | 16,308 | Charazani |
| Caranavi | 3,400 | 59,365 | Caranavi |
| Eliodoro Camacho | 2,080 | 53,747 | Puerto Acosta |
| Franz Tamayo | 15,900 | 26,997 | Apolo |
| Gualberto Villarroel | 1,935 | 17,782 | San Pedro de Curahuara de Carangas |
| Ingavi | 5,410 | 134,535 | Viacha |
| Inquisivi | 6,430 | 66,346 | Inquisivi |
| José Manuel Pando | 1,976 | 7,381 | Santiago de Machaca |
| José Ramón Loayza | 3,370 | 47,295 | Luribay |
| Larecaja | 8,110 | 86,481 | Sorata |
| Los Andes | 1,658 | 77,579 | Pucarani |
| Manco Kapac | 367 | 27,154 | Copacabana |
| Muñecas | 4,965 | 29,694 | Chuma |
| Nor Yungas | 1,720 | 36,983 | Coroico |
| Omasuyos | 2,065 | 84,484 | Achacachi |
| Pacajes | 10,584 | 55,180 | Coro Coro |
| Pedro Domingo Murillo | 4,705 | 1,663,099 | Palca |
| Sud Yungas | 5,770 | 105,013 | Chulumani |
| Total: | 133,985 km² | 2,706,359 | |
| Note: More than 3,770 km² of Lake Titicaca |
Interesting Places to Visit
The Department of La Paz has many amazing natural and cultural sites. Here are some of the most popular places:
- Apolobamba Integrated Management Natural Area: A beautiful area with lots of wildlife and stunning landscapes.
- Cotapata National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area: A park that protects different types of ecosystems, from high mountains to cloud forests.
- Pilón Lajas Biosphere Reserve and Communal Lands: A special place where local communities work to protect nature and their traditional ways of life.
- Lake Titicaca: The largest lake in South America and the highest navigable lake in the world. It is shared with Peru.
- Chacaltaya: Once home to the world's highest ski resort, this mountain offers incredible views.
See also
In Spanish: Departamento de La Paz (Bolivia) para niños
