Transportation in Bolivia
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Transport in Bolivia
is mostly by road. The railways were historically important in Bolivia, but now play a relatively small part in the country's transport system. Because of the country's geography, aviation is also important.
3,504 km (single track)
Narrow gauge
(metre gauge
):
to railhead in Puno
across Lake Titicaca
, see Peru train ferry Paraguay -??
total:
62,479 km
paved:
3,749 km (including 27 km of expressways)
unpaved:
58,730 km (2004)
Waterways:
10,000 km of commercially navigable waterways (2007)
total:
23 ships ( or over) totaling /
ships by type: (2008)
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...
is mostly by road. The railways were historically important in Bolivia, but now play a relatively small part in the country's transport system. Because of the country's geography, aviation is also important.
Railways
Total:3,504 km (single track)
Narrow gauge
Narrow gauge
A narrow gauge railway is a railway that has a track gauge narrower than the of standard gauge railways. Most existing narrow gauge railways have gauges of between and .- Overview :...
(metre gauge
Metre gauge
Metre gauge refers to narrow gauge railways and tramways with a track gauge of . In some African, American and Asian countries it is the main gauge. In Europe it has been used for local railways in France, Germany, and Belgium, most of which were closed down in mid 20th century. Only in Switzerland...
):
- 3,504 km gauge; (2006)
- The eastern and western networks are joined only via Argentina, due to slow progress on a direct link.
- The map on page 522 of the 1969/1970 edition of JANE'S shows a link between Cuevos and ZudañezZudáñez-References:...
as being "under construction".
- The map on page 522 of the 1969/1970 edition of JANE'S shows a link between Cuevos and Zudañez
Rail links with adjacent countries
Argentina - yes - both countries Brazil - yes - 1,000 mm gauge both countries Chile - yes - 1,000 mm gauge both countries; break of gauge where Chile is gauge Peru - Shipping from 1,000 mm railhead in GuaquiGuaqui
Guaqui is a railhead and port in Bolivia on Lake Titicaca. A ferry connects with the Peruvian railhead and port on Puno.- Gauge :The railways on the Bolivian side are gauge, while the railways on the Peruvian side are gauge.- References :...
to railhead in Puno
Puno
Puno is a city in southeastern Peru, located on the shore of Lake Titicaca. It is the capital city of the Puno Region and the Puno Province with a population of approximately 100,000. The city was established in 1668 by viceroy Pedro Antonio Fernández de Castro as capital of the province of...
across Lake Titicaca
Lake Titicaca
Lake Titicaca is a lake located on the border of Peru and Bolivia. It sits 3,811 m above sea level, making it the highest commercially navigable lake in the world...
, see Peru train ferry Paraguay -??
Roadways
total:
62,479 km
paved:
3,749 km (including 27 km of expressways)
unpaved:
58,730 km (2004)
Waterways:
10,000 km of commercially navigable waterways (2007)
Pipelines
- Crude oil 2,745 km
- Liquid petroleumPetroleumPetroleum or crude oil is a naturally occurring, flammable liquid consisting of a complex mixture of hydrocarbons of various molecular weights and other liquid organic compounds, that are found in geologic formations beneath the Earth's surface. Petroleum is recovered mostly through oil drilling...
gas 47 km - Natural gasNatural gasNatural gas is a naturally occurring gas mixture consisting primarily of methane, typically with 0–20% higher hydrocarbons . It is found associated with other hydrocarbon fuel, in coal beds, as methane clathrates, and is an important fuel source and a major feedstock for fertilizers.Most natural...
4,883 km - Refined products 1,589 (2008)
Seaports
- In October 2010, PeruPeruPeru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
granted Bolivia port facilities and a free-trade zone as part of larger series of agreements strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. Bolivia was granted about 1.4 square miles (3.6 km²) of port facilities on a 99-year lease at the Port of IloIloIlo is a port city in southern Peru, with some 58,000 inhabitants. It is the largest city in the Moquegua Region and capital of the province of Ilo.-History:...
on Peru's southern Pacific coast. A similar agreement, signed by then Bolivian president Jaime Paz ZamoraJaime Paz ZamoraJaime Paz Zamora was President of Bolivia from August 6, 1989 to August 6, 1993. He also served as Vice-President between 1982 and 1984.-Foundation of the MIR and alliance with Siles Zuazo:...
in 1992, never materialized for a lack of investment in infrastructure. BoliviaBoliviaBolivia officially known as Plurinational State of Bolivia , is a landlocked country in central South America. It is the poorest country in South America...
has free port privileges in the maritime ports of ArgentinaArgentinaArgentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
, BrazilBrazilBrazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
, and ChileChileChile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
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Amazon basin
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Puerto Villarroel Puerto Villarroel is a locality in the Cochabamba Department in central Bolivia. It is the seat of Puerto Villarroel Municipality, the fifth municipal section of Carrasco Province. At the time of census 2001 it had a population of 1,778 .-External links:*... Trinidad, Bolivia Trinidad, officially La Santísima Trinidad , is a city in Bolivia, capital of the department of Beni. The population is 130,000 .... 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... |
Paraguay River (international waterway)
- Puerto AguirrePuerto AguirrePuerto Aguirre is an important inland riverport in Bolivia near the borderwith Brazil. It is privately held by Central Aguirre Ltd.. It is part of themunicipality of Puerto Quijarro. It is connected via the Tamengo Canal to the...
- Puerto BuschPuerto BuschPuerto Busch is located in the province of Germán Busch, Santa Cruz Province, republic of Bolivia on the Paraguay River in eastern Bolivia. It is named in honor of General Germán Busch, who fought in the Chaco War....
- Puerto QuijarroPuerto QuijarroPuerto Quijarro is an inland river port and municipality situated on theTamengo Canal in Bolivia by the border with Brazil. It is part of the province of Germán Busch in the Santa Cruz Department. The Tamengo Canal connects it to the important Paraguay/Paraná waterway. It is Bolivia's only...
Merchant marine
total:
23 ships ( or over) totaling /
ships by type: (2008)
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Airports
1,009 (2008)Airports - with paved runways: total: 16 over 3,047 m: 4 2,438 to 3,047 m: 4 1,524 to 2,437 m: 5 914 to 1,523 m: 3 (2008) |
Airports - with unpaved runways: total: 993 over 3,047 m: 1 2,438 to 3,047 m: 4 1,524 to 2,437 m: 58 914 to 1,523 m: 186 under 914 m: 744 (2008) |