Yacuiba is a city in southern Bolivia and the capital city of Gran Chaco Province in the Tarija Department . It lies three kilometers from the Argentine border. It has a population of approximately 80,000 and lies 620 to 680 m (2,034–2,231 ft) above sea level. Yacuiba is one of the cities of fast growth population in Bolivia due to the commerce and boom in hydrocarbon exploitation. It was part of Salta Province of Argentina until its cession to Bolivia in 1900.
4-480: Due to its position on the frontier, Yacuiba is a major center of commerce. Across the border lies Salvador Mazza , with which it forms a conurbation. The town has direct connections by road with both Tarija and Santa Cruz . It also has an international airport ( BYC ). Although, Yacuiba has still a low population it managed to obtain one football team in the Bolivian professional league, Petrolero . Yacuiba has
8-477: A dry-winter humid subtropical climate (Köppen: Cwa ), a result of its slightly cooler temperatures when compared to surrounding regions because of its modest elevation and the monsoonal effects of the surrounding area. The city's name is derived from the Guaraní yaku-iba, meaning roughly "fowls' watering hole" Salvador Mazza, Salta Salvador Mazza or Profesor Salvador Mazza (also known as Pocitos )
12-622: Is a city in northern Argentina , in Salta Province , 400 km (249 mi) north of the capital city of Salta , and 55 km (34 mi) from the city of Tartagal on National Route 34 in General José de San Martín Department, on the international border with Bolivia . National Route 34 and an important railway branch of the Ferrocarril General Manuel Belgrano connect Salvador Mazza with
16-601: The rest of Argentina and with Santa Cruz de la Sierra in Bolivia. It is the northernmost city in Argentina, contrary to popular belief that La Quiaca in Jujuy Province holds that distinction. Salvador Mazza has a population of 16,068 according to the 2001 census, which represents an increment of 71.7% over the 9,387 in 1991. It is estimated that the current population is around 25,000 inhabitants. The name of
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