Florida Province
Florida is a province in the Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia. Its capital is Samaipata. The province was created by law on December 15, 1924.[1]
Florida Province | |
|---|---|
Province | |
 Panorama of Samaipata | |
 Location of Ñuflo de Chávez Province within Bolivia | |
 Provinces of the Santa Cruz Department | |
| Coordinates: 18°10′S 63°50′W | |
| Country |  Bolivia |
| Department | Santa Cruz Department |
| Capital | Samaipata |
| Government | |
| • Sub governor | Hebert Toledo (Samaipata) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,595 sq mi (4,132 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,480 ft (1,670 m) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 27,447 |
| • Density | 17/sq mi (6.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (BOT) |
| Area code(s) | BO.SC.FL |
| Website | www.santacruz.gob.bo |
Division
The province is divided into four municipalities which are further subdivided into cantons.
| Section | Municipality | Inhabitants (2001)[2] | Seat | Inhabitants (2001) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Samaipata Municipality | 9,739 | Samaipata | 2,926 |
| 2nd | Pampa Grande Municipality | 7,933 | Pampa Grande | 766 |
| 3rd | Mairana Municipality | 7,747 | Mairana | 3,884 |
| 4th | Quirusillas Municipality | 2,028 | Quirusillas | 686 |
Places of interest
- The archaeological site of Fort Samaipata (El Fuerte de Samaipata) which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998 and Amboró National Park are the principal tourist attractions of the province.
- Laguna Volcán
- Las Cuevas. There are several pools and beaches where the locals swim and disport themselves.
Las Cuevas. Rock pools and waterfall where the locals swim.
Las Cuevas
Las Cuevas
References
- Official site of Florida Province (Spanish)
- National Institute of Statistics, Bolivia Archived September 24, 2011, at the Wayback Machine (Spanish)
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