Palos Blancos | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Palos Blancos Location within Bolivia | |
| Coordinates: 15°35′S67°15′W / 15.583°S 67.250°W | |
| Country |  Bolivia |
| Department | La Paz Department |
| Province | Sud Yungas Province |
| Municipality | Palos Blancos Municipality |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 2,961 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (BOT) |
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