Nor Yungas Province
| Nor Yungas | |
|---|---|
| Province | |
|
Coroico | |
 Location of Nor Yungas Province within Bolivia | |
 Provinces of the La Paz Department | |
| Coordinates: 16°10′0″S 67°40′0″W / 16.16667°S 67.66667°W | |
| Country |
 Bolivia |
| Department | La Paz Department |
| Municipalities | 2 |
| Founded | January 12, 1899 |
| Capital | Coroico |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,720 km2 (660 sq mi) |
| Population (2012 census) | |
| • Total | 36,983 |
| • Density | 22/km2 (56/sq mi) |
| • Ethnicities | Aymara |
| Website | Official website |
Nor Yungas is a province in the Yungas-area of the Bolivian department of La Paz.[1] During the presidency of José Manuel Pando the Yungas Province was divided into two parts, the Nor Yungas and the Sud Yungas Province, by law of January 12, 1899. Its administrative seat is the town of Coroico.[2]
Subdivision
The province is divided into two municipalities.
| Municipality | Inhabitants (2001) [3] | Seat | Inhabitants (2001) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coroico Municipality | 12,237 | Coroico | 2,197 |
| Coripata Municipality | 11,444 | Coripata | 2,205 |
Places of interest
See also
- Kimsa Warmini
- P'iqi Q'ara
- P'iqi Q'ara (in Coroico)
References
- ↑ Instituto Nacional de Estadística (Spanish)
- ↑ Official website
- ↑ Instituto Nacional de Estadística (Spanish)
Coordinates: 16°10′S 67°40′W / 16.167°S 67.667°W
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