San Borja Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Borja
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 San Borja Municipality
Location in Bolivia
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| Country | Bolivia | |
| Department | Beni | |
| Province | José Ballivián | |
| Seat | San Borja | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5,150 sq mi (13,350 km2) | |
| Elevation | 700 ft (200 m) | |
| Population
(2001)
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| • Total | 34,363 | |
| • Density | 6.6666/sq mi (2.5740/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (BOT) | |
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San Borja is a town and a municipality in Bolivia. It is located in the Beni Department. This area is part of the José Ballivián Province. San Borja is an important place in this region.
About San Borja
The town of San Borja is the main center of the San Borja Municipality. This means it is where the local government is. The municipality is like a local district or area. It is the second largest municipal section in the José Ballivián Province.
Languages Spoken
Many different languages are spoken in the San Borja Municipality. The most common language is Spanish. Many people also speak native languages. These include Chimane, Aymara, and Quechua.
In 2001, about 27,547 people spoke Spanish. About 5,890 people spoke other native languages. Around 2,196 people spoke Aymara. Also, 1,840 people spoke Quechua. Some people spoke only a native language. Others spoke both a native language and Spanish.
Geography and Location
San Borja is located in the Beni Department. This department is in the northern part of Bolivia. The municipality covers an area of about 13,350 square kilometers. This is a very large area. The town itself is about 200 meters above sea level.
Local Government
The municipality has a local government. In 2008, the mayor was Walter Ronald Tovías Simond. The president of the local council was Sagir Dayer Asbun. These leaders help manage the town and the surrounding area. They make decisions for the people living there.
