Tarija ( Spanish pronunciation: [taˈɾixa] ) is a department in Bolivia . It is located in south-eastern Bolivia bordering with Argentina to the south and Paraguay to the east. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 534,348 inhabitants. It has an area of 37,623 km (14,526 sq mi). The city of Tarija is the capital of the department.
19-496: Chorrillos may refer to Places [ edit ] Chorrillos River , Argentina Chorrillos, Tarija Department , Bolivia Chorrillos, Chile Antofagasta Valparaiso Chorrillos District , Lima, Peru Chorrillos, Peru , a southern suburb of Lima Other [ edit ] Association Chorrillos football club in Chorrillos, Lima Battle of Chorrillos in
38-477: Is a city in southern Bolivia . Founded in 1574, Tarija is the largest city and capital and municipality within the Tarija Department , with an airport ( Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport , (TJA)) offering regular service to primary Bolivian cities, as well as a regional bus terminal with domestic and international connections. Its climate is semi-arid ( BSh ) with generally mild temperatures in contrast to
57-466: Is a hypothesis that it is a variation of chacapa , the name of an indigenous settlement in the region during early colonial times. During Bolivia's post-revolutionary period , the Chapacos voted in favor of being annexed by Bolivia instead of Argentina. For that reason, Tarijeños have been included among Bolivia's most loyal and patriotic people. However, the modern culture is slightly isolated from
76-455: Is divided into five provinces and one autonomous region: Notable places in Tarija include: The Department of Tarija is renowned for its mild, pleasant climate, and comprises one of the country's foremost agricultural regions. Its citizens have traditionally felt close to, and conducted a lively international trade with, neighboring towns of northern Argentina. Between 1816 and 1898, the region
95-451: Is held annually in Tarija. Tarija has a semi-arid climate ( Köppen BSh/BSk ), bordering on a subtropical highland climate ( Cwb ). The summers are warm and generally humid, while "winters” are dry, with barely any rainfall, and temperatures warm during the day and cooler at night. Almost all the annual precipitation is received during the southern-hemisphere summer months. Frosts occasionally occur from May to October. On July 25, 2019,
114-637: Is the public market, a university campus, and a number of tourist sights including the Paleontology Museum of Tarija City. The city includes higher-end restaurants as well as fast food restaurants and dance clubs. From Tarija, primary destinations and land routes coincide with the cardinal directions: Paraguay /the Gran Chaco , to the east via Yacuiba ; Argentina , to the south via Bermejo, Yacuiba or Villazón; Tupiza /the Salar de Uyuni , to
133-805: The Churumatas . Subsequently, the Inca Empire – administered by the Quechua civilization – conquered the land and dispersed the Churumatas and other local groups over wide territories of the Andes . Mitimaes is the Quechuan name that the Incas used for the resisting ethnic groups they uprooted and then dispersed geographically. The Tomatas are thought to have been brought to San Juan del Oro River in
152-615: The War of the Pacific, around Chorrillos, Lima Chorrillos Military School in Chorrillos, Lima Sport Chorrillos football club in Piura, Peru All pages with titles beginning with Chorrillos All pages with titles containing Chorrillos Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Chorrillos . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change
171-518: The citizens of Tarija voted to become part of Bolivia. In 1807, Tarija had become separated from Upper Peru to become part of the jurisdiction of Salta (part of Argentina ), but because of its close ties to what became Bolivia, it returned to its original jurisdiction. In 1899, Argentina renounced its claims in exchange for the Puna de Atacama . The valley that Tarija is situated in was first occupied by Western Hemispheric indigenous groups , such as
190-460: The country as a whole, especially the gas industry which is exported to Argentina and Brazil. The autonomous region of Gran Chaco is from where most of the gas is exploited. The languages spoken in the department are mainly Spanish and Guaraní , And spoken by the migrants Quechua and Aymara . The following table shows the numbers belonging to the recognized groups of speakers. Tarija Tarija or San Bernardo de la Frontera de Tarixa
209-417: The department's eastern dry lands. Tarija was the home of Víctor Paz Estenssoro , leader of the 1952 Bolivian Revolution and four-time Constitutional President. The main economic activity is the wine industry. The land and climate are ideal for grape and wine production. The city of Tarija holds an annual Festival of Wine and Cheese. The petroleum industry is important not only for the region but also for
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#1732773265189228-534: The harsh cold of the Altiplano (e.g., La Paz ) and the year-round humid heat of the Amazon Basin (e.g., Santa Cruz de la Sierra ). Tarija has a population of 234,442. The name of Tarija is said to come from Francisco de Tarija or Tarifa. This group did not include anyone by the name of Francisco de Tarija. Similar-sounding toponyms exist for surrounding places, such as Tariquia and Taxara . In 1826
247-422: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chorrillos&oldid=747272348 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Tarija Department The department
266-473: The most intense snowfall in Tarija since 1954 was recorded. Tarija is commonly regarded by Bolivian nationals and tourists alike as the "Bolivian Andalusia ". The Guadalquivir River that borders the city was named after the Spanish river of the same name . Residents of Tarija call themselves Chapacos , regardless of social class and ethnic background. Although the origin of the name is uncertain, there
285-413: The region has chosen to align with pro-autonomy forces which aim at the devolution of considerable powers away from the central government in favor of the departments. More than 20 different indigenous tribes, ranging in population from 20 persons up to 1500, live in the region. The Guaraní is the largest tribe. Important battles and events related to the 1932-35 Chaco War with Paraguay took place in
304-444: The remnants of pre-Incaic cultures , such as that of the Churumatas. However, during that period, the presence of indigenous peoples remained sparse within the valley. Several of the pre-Incaic roads and trails have been preserved, and currently function as a walking trail for Tarijeños. Tarija's main plaza is surrounded by restaurants of various cuisines, local handicraft shops, and internet cafes . Within immediate walking distance
323-569: The vicinities of Tarija from Norte Chico , Chile. The Tomatas appear to have given place names from their old lands to their new area of settlement thus explaining the existence of "Chilean" place names such as Loa , Calama , and Erqui ( Elqui ) in Bolivia. In 1574 conquistador Luis de Fuentes resettled the Tomatas next to the city Tarija. When the Spanish first arrived to the valley of Tarija they encountered several stone roads, most likely
342-536: The west via Villazón; and the central cities of Bolivia, to the north via Potosí . The route to the altiplano and Potosí is much safer, as of December 2012. A new tunnel bypasses Sama, the mountain just west of the city of Tarija. The San Jacinto Dam is located a few kilometers south of Tarija, and the Chorros de Jurina falls is located a few kilometers northwest from the city. Tarija's land and climate are adequate for grape and wine production. The Festival of Wine
361-407: Was part of Argentina, and was ceded to Bolivia in exchange for Puna de Atacama . Tarija boasts South America's second-largest natural gas reserves. Increased gas revenues and foreign direct investment in gas exploration and distribution are fueling growth and turning Tarija into Bolivia's next industrial hub. Political instability at the national level has hindered development of the reserves, as
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