Loayza or José Ramón Loayza is a province in the La Paz Department, Bolivia. Its seat is Luribay.
Loayza | |
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Province | |
Coordinates: 16°58′0″S 67°38′0″W / 16.96667°S 67.63333°W | |
Country | Bolivia |
Department | La Paz Department |
Municipalities | 5 |
Capital | Puerto Acosta |
Area | |
• Total | 3,370 km2 (1,300 sq mi) |
Population (2012 census) | |
• Total | 47,295 |
• Density | 14/km2 (36/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-4 (BOT) |
The Kimsa Cruz mountain range traverses the province. Some of the highest mountains of the province are listed below:[1][2][3]
The province is divided into five municipalities which are further subdivided into cantons.
Section | Municipality | Seat |
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1st | Luribay Municipality | Luribay |
2nd | Sapahaqui Municipality | Sapahaqui |
3rd | Yaco Municipality | Yaco |
4th | Malla Municipality | Malla |
5th | Cairoma Municipality | Cairoma |
16°58′S 67°38′W / 16.967°S 67.633°W