Potosí Department facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Department of Potosí
Flag Coat of arms
Location within Bolivia
Country	Bolivia
Capital	Potosí
Area
• Total	118,218 km2 (45,644 sq mi)
Population  (2012)
• Total	823,517
• Density	6.96609/km2 (18.04209/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-4 (BOT)

Potosí is a large region, called a department, in the country of Bolivia. Its capital city is also named Potosí. This department is famous for its amazing landscapes and interesting history.

Areas of Potosí

The Potosí department is split into 16 smaller areas called provinces. These provinces are then divided into 40 municipalities. Finally, these municipalities are made up of 219 smaller parts called cantons.

Province	Capital	Area km²	Population (2012 census)	Map Number
Alonso de Ibáñez	Sacaca	2.170	29.821	1
Antonio Quijarro	Uyuni	14,890	54,947	12
Bernardino Bilbao	Arampampa	640	10,224	2
Charcas	San Pedro de Buena Vista	2,964	41,214	3
Chayanta	Colquechaca	7,026	97,251	5
Cornelio Saavedra	Betanzos	2,375	55,100	7
Daniel Campos	Llica	12,106	5,850	13
Enrique Baldivieso	San Agustín	2,254	1,684	15
José María Linares	Puna	5,136	49,619	8
Modesto Omiste	Villazón	2,260	44,645	11
Nor Chichas	Cotagaita	8,979	42,248	9
Nor Lípez	Colcha K	20,892	14,057	14
Rafael Bustillo	Uncía	2,235	86,947	4
Sud Chichas	Tupiza	8,516	55,879	10
Sud Lípez	San Pablo de Lípez	22,355	6,835	16
Tomás Frías	Potosí	3,420	229,047	6

Amazing Places to Visit

Potosí is home to many incredible natural wonders and important cities. Here are some of the most famous:

• Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve: A huge nature reserve with unique animals and beautiful landscapes.
• Torotoro National Park: Known for its dinosaur footprints, caves, and canyons.
• Laguna Colorada: A stunning red lake, famous for its many flamingos.
• Laguna Verde: A beautiful green lake located at the foot of a volcano.
• Laguna Blanca: Another striking white lake, often seen alongside Laguna Verde.
• Salar de Uyuni: The world's largest salt flat, a truly amazing and unique place.
• Potosí: The capital city, famous for its rich history and silver mines.
• Uyuni: A town that serves as a gateway to the Salar de Uyuni.

Famous People from Potosí

Several important figures in Bolivian history came from the Potosí region:

• Juana Azurduy de Padilla: A brave guerrilla military leader who fought for independence.
• Manuel Ascencio Padilla: A military leader and husband of Juana Azurduy de Padilla. The town of Padilla, Bolivia is named after him.
• Modesto Omiste Tinajeros: A well-known writer and politician. One of Potosí's provinces, Modesto Omiste, is named in his honor.

See also

In Spanish: Departamento de Potosí para niños