Tarija
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Map of Bolivia showing Tarija department
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Map of Bolivia showing Tarija department
Tarija is a department in Bolivia. It is located in southern Bolivia bordering Argentina. According to the 2001 census, it has a population of 391,226 inhabitants. It has an area of 37.623 km². The city of Tarija is the capital of the department.
The department is divided into six provinces:
Notable places in Tarija include:
- Villamontes a Jungle town
- Bermejo border town with Argentina
Tarija is also the home of over 20 different indian tribes (the Guarani tribe being the largest) ranging from 20 persons up to 1500.de:Tarija (Departamento) es:Departamento de Tarija