Sud Yungas / Sur Yungas | |
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Province | |
Location of Sur Yungas Province within Bolivia |
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Provinces of the La Paz Department |
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Coordinates: 16°0′0″S 67°5′0″W / 16.00000°S 67.08333°W | |
Country | Bolivia |
Department | La Paz Department |
Municipalities | 5 |
Founded | January 12, 1900 |
Capital | Chulumani |
Area | |
• Total | 5,770 km2 (2,230 sq mi) |
Population (2012 census) | |
• Total | 105,013 |
• Density | 18/km2 (47/sq mi) |
• Ethnicities | Aymara |
Website | Official website |
Sud Yungas or Sur Yungas is a province in the Bolivian department of La Paz. It was created during the presidency of José Manuel Pando on January 12, 1900. The capital of the province is Chulumani.
The Cordillera Real traverses the province. The highest peaks of the province is Illimani at 6,438 m (21,122 ft) above sea level. Other mountains are listed below:
The province is divided into five municipalities.
Coordinates: 16°00′S 67°05′W / 16.000°S 67.083°W