Inquisivi Province

Inquisivi is a province in the La Paz Department in Bolivia. During the presidency of José Ballivián it was created on November 2, 1844. The capital of the province is Inquisivi.

Inquisivi
Province
The village of Quime
The village of Quime
Map of Bolivia highlighting the province of Inquisivi within the La Paz Department.
Map of Bolivia highlighting the province of Inquisivi within the La Paz Department.
Provinces of the La Paz Department
Provinces of the La Paz Department
Coordinates: 16°50′S 67°10′W / 16.833°S 67.167°W / -16.833; -67.167
Country Bolivia
DepartmentLa Paz
Municipalities6
FoundedNovember 2, 1844
CapitalInquisivi
Area
 • Total6,430 km2 (2,480 sq mi)
Population
 (2012)[1]
 • Total66,346
 • Density10/km2 (27/sq mi)
 • Ethnicities
Aymara Quechua
Time zoneUTC-4 (BOT)
WebsiteOfficial website

Geography

The Kimsa Cruz mountain range traverses the province. Some of the highest mountains of the province are listed below:[2][3][4][5][6][7]

Subdivision

Inquisivi Province is divided into six municipalities which are further subdivided into cantons.

MunicipalityInhabitants (2001) [8]SeatInhabitants (2001)
Inquisivi Municipality16,143Inquisivi581
Quime Municipality7,338Quime2,439
Cajuata Municipality7,757Cajuata875
Colquiri Municipality18,351Colquiri4,004
Ichoca Municipality6,839Ichoca517
Licoma Pampa Municipality2,739Licoma1,036

See also

References

16°50′S 67°10′W / 16.833°S 67.167°W / -16.833; -67.167