Florida Province

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Florida Province
Province
Panorama of Samaipata
Panorama of Samaipata
Location of Ñuflo de Chávez Province within Bolivia
Location of Ñuflo de Chávez Province within Bolivia
Provinces of the Santa Cruz Department
Provinces of the Santa Cruz Department
Coordinates: 18°10′S 63°50′W / 18.167°S 63.833°W / -18.167; -63.833Coordinates: 18°10′S 63°50′W / 18.167°S 63.833°W / -18.167; -63.833
Country Bolivia
DepartmentSanta Cruz Department
CapitalSamaipata
Government
 • Sub governorHebert Toledo (Samaipata)
Area
 • Total1,595 sq mi (4,132 km2)
Elevation
5,480 ft (1,670 m)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total27,447
 • Density17/sq mi (6.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC-4 (BOT)
Area code(s)BO.SC.FL
Websitewww.santacruz.gob.bo

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]

Division[]

The province is divided into four municipalities which are further subdivided into cantons.

Section Municipality Inhabitants (2001)[2] Seat Inhabitants (2001)
1st 9,739 Samaipata 2,926
2nd 7,933 Pampa Grande 766
3rd 7,747 Mairana 3,884
4th 2,028 686

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.

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