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Department of La Paz
Ch'iyar Quta (La Paz)
Ch'iyar Quta (La Paz)
Flag of Department of La Paz
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Coat of arms of Department of La Paz
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Location of La Paz Department within Bolivia
Location of La Paz Department within Bolivia
Provinces of the La Paz Department
Provinces of the La Paz Department
Country  Bolivia
Capital La Paz, Bolivia
Area
 • Total 133,985 km2 (51,732 sq mi)
Population
 (2012)
 • 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
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

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