San Agustín, Bolivia

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San Agustín
Location in Bolivia
Coordinates: 21°9′19″S67°40′47″W / 21.15528°S 67.67972°W / -21.15528; -67.67972 Coordinates: 21°9′19″S67°40′47″W / 21.15528°S 67.67972°W / -21.15528; -67.67972
Country Flag of Bolivia.svg Bolivia
Department Potosí Department
Province Enrique Baldivieso Province
Municipality San Agustín Municipality
Canton San Agustín Canton
Elevation
12,589 ft (3,837 m)
Population
 (2012) [1]
  Total639
Time zone GMT-4

San Agustín is a village located in the Potosí Department of Bolivia. It is the capital of the San Agustín Canton, San Agustín Municipality and Enrique Baldivieso Province.

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