Florida Province
Province
Panorama of Samaipata
Panorama of Samaipata
Location of Ñuflo de Chávez Province within Bolivia
Location of Ñuflo de Chávez Province within Bolivia
Provinces of the Santa Cruz Department
Provinces of the Santa Cruz Department
Coordinates: 18°10′S 63°50′W / 18.167°S 63.833°W / -18.167; -63.833
Country Bolivia
DepartmentSanta Cruz Department
CapitalSamaipata
Government
  Sub governorHebert Toledo (Samaipata)
Area
  Total1,595 sq mi (4,132 km2)
Elevation
5,480 ft (1,670 m)
Population
 (2001)
  Total27,447
  Density17/sq mi (6.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC-4 (BOT)
Area codeBO.SC.FL
Websitewww.santacruz.gob.bo

Florida is a province in the Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia. Its capital is Samaipata. The province was created by law on December 15, 1924.[1]

Division

The province is divided into four municipalities which are further subdivided into cantons.

Section Municipality Inhabitants (2001)[2] Seat Inhabitants (2001)
1stSamaipata Municipality9,739Samaipata2,926
2ndPampa Grande Municipality7,933Pampa Grande766
3rdMairana Municipality7,747Mairana3,884
4thQuirusillas Municipality2,028Quirusillas686

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