Santa Ana del Yacuma (also ''Santa Ana'') is a town in the Beni Department in north-eastern Bolivia.

History

The

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of Santa Ana was founded in 1719.. Movima Indians resided at the mission.

Location

Santa Ana is the capital of the

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and the Santa Ana del Yacuma Municipality, located at an elevation of 144 m above sea level, where the Yacuma River meets the Mamoré River. Santa Ana is located 150 Kilometer north-west of

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, the department's capital. The city has an Airport, the Santa Ana del Yacuma Airport, which is located just outside the city.

Population

The town population has decreased from 14,788 (

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1992) to 12,944 (census 2001) and 12,783 (2008 estimate).World Gazetteer
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Climate

The yearly precipitation of the region is 1,700 mm, with a distinct

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from May to September. Monthly average temperatures vary from 24 °C und 29 °C over the year. According to the

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system Santa Ana del Yacuma has a

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, abbreviated "Aw", bordering on a

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Notable residents

* Saul Farrah, boxer * Roberto Suarez Gomez, drug lord

References

External links

* {{Jesuit Missions of Moxos Populated places in Beni Department Jesuit Missions of Moxos it:Santa Ana del Yacuma