Florida Province

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Florida Province
Province
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Panorama of Samaipata
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Location of Ñuflo de Chávez Province within Bolivia
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Provinces of the Santa Cruz Department
Coordinates: 18°10′S63°50′W / 18.167°S 63.833°W / -18.167; -63.833
CountryFlag of Bolivia.svg  Bolivia
Department Santa Cruz Department
Capital Samaipata
Government
  Sub governorHebert Toledo (Samaipata)
Area
  Total1,595 sq mi (4,132 km2)
Elevation
5,480 ft (1,670 m)
Population
 (2024)
  Total37,291
  Density23/sq mi (9.0/km2)
Time zone UTC-4 (BOT)
Area code BO.SC.FL

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

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Division

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

SectionMunicipalityInhabitants (2001) [1] SeatInhabitants (2001)
1st Samaipata Municipality 9,739 Samaipata 2,926
2nd Pampa Grande Municipality 7,933 Pampa Grande 766
3rd Mairana Municipality 7,747 Mairana 3,884
4th Quirusillas Municipality 2,028 Quirusillas 686

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