Chiquitos Province
Chiquitos Province is one of the fifteen provinces of the Bolivian Santa Cruz Department, situated in the center of the department. Its capital is San José de Chiquitos.
Chiquitos | |
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Province | |
Road in Santa Cruz la Vieja historical park with the mountain Turubó in the background, San José Municipality, Chiquitos Province | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Chiquitos Province within Bolivia | |
Provinces of Santa Cruz Department | |
| Coordinates: 18°0′S 60°0′W | |
| Country | Bolivia |
| Department | Santa Cruz Department |
| Cantons | 9 |
| Foundation | January 23, 1826 |
| Capital | San José de Chiquitos |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12,135 sq mi (31,429 km2) |
| Elevation | 971 ft (296 m) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 59,754 |
| • Density | 5/sq mi (1.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (BOT) |
| Area code | BO.SC.CQ |
| Website | www.santacruz.gob.bo |
The province was created on January 23, 1826, during the presidency of marshal Antonio José de Sucre.
It forms the so-called "Gran Chiquitania" together with José Miguel de Velasco Province, Ñuflo de Chávez Province, Ángel Sandoval Province, and Germán Busch Province.
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