José Ballivián Province
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José Ballivián is a province of the Beni Department
in northern Bolivia
. It is named for José Ballivián
, a general and former president of Bolivia
who lived from 1805 until 1852. The province has a north-south extent. To the west the province is bounded by the Beni River
(with the La Paz Department on the west (left) bank), to the east it borders on the Yacuma Province
of the Beni Department
.
The capital of the José Ballivián is Reyes (Reyes, Bolivia
). Other towns in the province are San Borja
, Rurrenabaque
and Santa Rosa.
The province is sparsely populated. According to Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Bolivia the population in 2001 was , of this in urban area and in rural area.
Using Rurrenabaque
as the starting point the pampas east of Reyes (Reyes, Bolivia
) with its rich wildlife is a popular destination.
Rurrenabaque
is also the point of access to the 'jungle
', la 'selva', that is the rain forest west and south of Rurrenabaque
, with the Madidi
National Park known for its great biodiversity
.
But the name of the José Ballivián Province is probably only known by very few of the tourists visiting the area, and very likely the same applies to the knowledge that crossing the Beni River
means going from the Beni Department
to the La Paz Department of Bolivia.
Beni Department
Beni, sometimes El Beni, is a northeastern department of Bolivia, in the lowlands region of the country. It is the second largest department in the country , covering 213,564 square kilometers , and it was created by supreme decree on November 18, 1842 during the administration of General José...
in northern Bolivia
Bolivia
Bolivia officially known as Plurinational State of Bolivia , is a landlocked country in central South America. It is the poorest country in South America...
. It is named for José Ballivián
José Ballivián
José Ballivián was a Bolivian general during the Peruvian-Bolivian War and the 11th president of Bolivia from September 27, 1841 to December 23, 1847.-Biography:...
, a general and former president of Bolivia
President of Bolivia
The President of Bolivia is head of state and head of government of Bolivia. According to the current Constitution, the president is elected by popular vote to a five year term, renewable once...
who lived from 1805 until 1852. The province has a north-south extent. To the west the province is bounded by the Beni River
Beni River
The Beni River is a river in the north of Bolivia.It rises north of La Paz and flows northeast through the pampas. One of the tributary rivers is Tuichi River in the Madidi National Park. Tuichi River joins the Beni River upstream from the town Rurrenabaque. South of Rurrenabaque, Río Beni runs...
(with the La Paz Department on the west (left) bank), to the east it borders on the Yacuma Province
Yacuma Province
Yacuma is a province in the Beni Department in Bolivia. Its seat is Santa Ana del Yacuma.- Subdivision :Yacuma Province is divided into two municipalities which are partly further subdivided into cantons....
of the Beni Department
Beni Department
Beni, sometimes El Beni, is a northeastern department of Bolivia, in the lowlands region of the country. It is the second largest department in the country , covering 213,564 square kilometers , and it was created by supreme decree on November 18, 1842 during the administration of General José...
.
The capital of the José Ballivián is Reyes (Reyes, Bolivia
Reyes, Bolivia
Reyes is the city capital of the José Ballivián Province in the Beni Department of northern Bolivia and as well as of the Reyes Municipality..Reyes is located 32 kilometres from Rurrenabaque south west on the Beni River, and flights to Rurrenabaque may then be diverted to Reyes. Nuvia Montenegro,...
). Other towns in the province are San Borja
San Borja, Bolivia
- Location :San Borja is the seat of the San Borja Municipality, the second municipal section of the José Ballivián Province. The town is located at an elevation of 197 m on the left bank of Río Maniqui, a tributary of Río Rapulo which flows into Río Mamoré....
, Rurrenabaque
Rurrenabaque
Rurrenabaque is a small town in the North of Bolivia on the Beni River. It is the capital of Rurrenabaque Municipality. In recent years it has become popular with international tourism as it is an easy gateway for visits to Madidi National Park , as well as the surrounding pampas...
and Santa Rosa.
The province is sparsely populated. According to Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Bolivia the population in 2001 was , of this in urban area and in rural area.
Using Rurrenabaque
Rurrenabaque
Rurrenabaque is a small town in the North of Bolivia on the Beni River. It is the capital of Rurrenabaque Municipality. In recent years it has become popular with international tourism as it is an easy gateway for visits to Madidi National Park , as well as the surrounding pampas...
as the starting point the pampas east of Reyes (Reyes, Bolivia
Reyes, Bolivia
Reyes is the city capital of the José Ballivián Province in the Beni Department of northern Bolivia and as well as of the Reyes Municipality..Reyes is located 32 kilometres from Rurrenabaque south west on the Beni River, and flights to Rurrenabaque may then be diverted to Reyes. Nuvia Montenegro,...
) with its rich wildlife is a popular destination.
Rurrenabaque
Rurrenabaque
Rurrenabaque is a small town in the North of Bolivia on the Beni River. It is the capital of Rurrenabaque Municipality. In recent years it has become popular with international tourism as it is an easy gateway for visits to Madidi National Park , as well as the surrounding pampas...
is also the point of access to the 'jungle
Jungle
A Jungle is an area of land in the tropics overgrown with dense vegetation.The word jungle originates from the Sanskrit word jangala which referred to uncultivated land. Although the Sanskrit word refers to "dry land", it has been suggested that an Anglo-Indian interpretation led to its...
', la 'selva', that is the rain forest west and south of Rurrenabaque
Rurrenabaque
Rurrenabaque is a small town in the North of Bolivia on the Beni River. It is the capital of Rurrenabaque Municipality. In recent years it has become popular with international tourism as it is an easy gateway for visits to Madidi National Park , as well as the surrounding pampas...
, with the Madidi
Madidi
Madidi is a national park in the upper Amazon river basin in Bolivia. Established in 1995, it has an area of 18,958 square kilometres, and along with nearby protected areas Manuripi-Heath, Apolobamba, and the Manu Biosphere Reserve...
National Park known for its great biodiversity
Biodiversity
Biodiversity is the degree of variation of life forms within a given ecosystem, biome, or an entire planet. Biodiversity is a measure of the health of ecosystems. Biodiversity is in part a function of climate. In terrestrial habitats, tropical regions are typically rich whereas polar regions...
.
But the name of the José Ballivián Province is probably only known by very few of the tourists visiting the area, and very likely the same applies to the knowledge that crossing the Beni River
Beni River
The Beni River is a river in the north of Bolivia.It rises north of La Paz and flows northeast through the pampas. One of the tributary rivers is Tuichi River in the Madidi National Park. Tuichi River joins the Beni River upstream from the town Rurrenabaque. South of Rurrenabaque, Río Beni runs...
means going from the Beni Department
Beni Department
Beni, sometimes El Beni, is a northeastern department of Bolivia, in the lowlands region of the country. It is the second largest department in the country , covering 213,564 square kilometers , and it was created by supreme decree on November 18, 1842 during the administration of General José...
to the La Paz Department of Bolivia.
Places of interest
- Beni Biological Station Biosphere ReserveBeni Biological Station Biosphere ReserveBeni Biological Station Biosphere Reserve ) is a protected area in Bolivia located in the Beni Department, in the José Ballivián Province and Yacuma Province.- External links :* *...
- Pilón Lajas Biosphere Reserve and Communal LandsPilón Lajas Biosphere Reserve and Communal LandsPilón Lajas Biosphere Reserve and Communal Lands is a protected area in Bolivia located in the departments of La Paz and Beni , in their northern and western parts, respectively, about 350 km northeast of La Paz and 50 km west of...