Pacajes | |
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Province | |
The archaeological site of Jach'a Phasa in the north of the Calacoto Municipality
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Location of Pacajes Province within Bolivia |
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Provinces of the La Paz Department |
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Coordinates: 17°30′0″S 68°45′0″W / 17.50000°S 68.75000°W | |
Country | Bolivia |
Department | La Paz Department |
Municipalities | 8 |
Capital | Corocoro |
Area | |
• Total | 10,584 km2 (4,087 sq mi) |
Population (2012 census) | |
• Total | 55,180 |
• Density | 5.2/km2 (14/sq mi) |
Pacajes is a province in the Bolivian department of La Paz. Its capital is Coro Coro.
Some of the highest mountains of the province are listed below:
The most important river of the province is the Desaguadero River. Other rivers in the province are Ch'alla Jawira (in Aroma and Pacajes), Ch'alla Jawira (in Callapa), Jach'a Jawira (in Calacoto), Jach'a Jawira (in Caquiaviri), Llallawa Jawira, Qala Jawira, Qullpa Jawira and Thujsa Jawira.
The province is divided into eight municipalities which are further subdivided into cantons.
Coordinates: 17°30′S 68°45′W / 17.500°S 68.750°W