San Andrés Municipality, Beni facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Andrés Municipality
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| Country |  Bolivia |
| Department | Beni Department |
| Province | Marbán |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (BOT) |
San Andrés Municipality is a special area in Bolivia. It is a type of local government unit called a municipality. This means it has its own leaders who help manage the area.
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Where is San Andrés?
San Andrés Municipality is located in the Beni Department of Bolivia. A department is like a large region or state within a country. Beni Department is known for its flat lands and many rivers.
Part of Marbán Province
Within the Beni Department, San Andrés is part of a smaller area called Marbán Province. Provinces are even smaller divisions that help organize the country.
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is a local government area. It is like a town or city, along with the land around it. Municipalities have leaders, often called mayors, who make decisions for the people living there. They help with things like roads, schools, and local services.
How Municipalities Work
In Bolivia, municipalities are important for local people. They help manage daily life and make sure communities have what they need. The leaders are chosen by the people who live in the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: San Andrés (Beni) para niños
