Santa Rosa de Yacuma facts for kids
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Santa Rosa de Yacuma
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Santa Rosa de(l) Yacuma
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 Santa Rosa de Yacuma
Location in Bolivia
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| Country |  Bolivia |
| Department | Beni Department |
| Province | José Ballivián Province |
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
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(2001)
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| • Total | 4,319 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (BOT) |
Santa Rosa de Yacuma or Santa Rosa del Yacuma (often called Santa Rosa) is a small town. It is located in the Amazon pampas region of Bolivia. This area is part of the Beni Department.
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Where is Santa Rosa de Yacuma Located?
Santa Rosa de Yacuma is the main town for the Santa Rosa Municipality. This municipality is found within the José Ballivián Province. The town sits on the left side of the Yacuma River. It is about 230 kilometers (143 miles) north-west of Trinidad. Trinidad is the capital city of the Beni Department.
Nearby Towns and Travel
The closest town to Santa Rosa is Reyes, Bolivia. It takes about two hours to drive there on a rough road. Reyes is located to the south-west. Another town, Rurrenabaque, is about 100 kilometers (62 miles) to the south-west.
Lakes and Nature Around Santa Rosa
West of Santa Rosa, there is a large freshwater lake. It is 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) long and 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) wide. About 20 kilometers (12.4 miles) north-west of the town, you can find Laguna Rogagua. This lake covers a huge area of 155 square kilometers (60 square miles). Both Laguna Rogagua and the pampas (grasslands) along the Yacuma River are popular places for tourists to visit.
How Many People Live in Santa Rosa?
According to a count done in 2001, Santa Rosa had 4,319 people living there. By 2008, it was thought that the population had grown to about 4,831 people.
See also
In Spanish: Santa Rosa de Yacuma para niños
