Bolivia
Tarija is a city located in Bolivia, specifically within the Tarija Department. With a population of 159,269, it serves as a significant urban center in the region.
Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
3.7 km away
Culpina Airport
81.9 km away
Tupiza-Mochará Airport
94 km away
The city is situated at coordinates -21.53549° latitude and -64.72956° longitude, placing it in the Southern and Western hemispheres. Tarija has an elevation of 1,870 meters and operates under the America/La_Paz timezone. It is part of the Tarija Department.
In terms of population, Tarija ranks #8 out of 199 cities in Bolivia. The country's total urban population is 7,458,506, highlighting the city's relative size compared to larger urban centers.
Tarija is the capital of the Tarija Department, which ranks #1 among its 6 cities. Other notable cities in the province include Yacuiba, Villamontes, Bermejo, Entre Ríos, and Otb Paralelo Veintidós.
Tarija is surrounded by 20 cities and towns within a 25 km radius.
Tarija is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.
| University | QS |
|---|---|
| Juan Misael Saracho University | — |
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The population of Tarija is 159,269.
Tarija is located in the Tarija Department.
The coordinates of Tarija are -21.53549° latitude and -64.72956° longitude.
The elevation of Tarija is 1,870 meters.
The nearest airport to Tarija is Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport.
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