Florida Province

Coordinates: 18°10′S 63°50′W / 18.167°S 63.833°W / -18.167; -63.833
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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; -63.833
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 codeBO.SC.FL

Florida is a province in the Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia. Its capital is Samaipata. The province was created by law on December 15, 1924.

Division[edit]

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

Section Municipality Inhabitants (2001)[1] 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

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