Beni Department, Administrative division in northeastern Bolivia.
The second-largest department in Bolivia encompasses 213,564 square kilometers of tropical lowlands with numerous rivers and extensive forests.
The department was established by supreme decree on November 18, 1842, during the administration of General José Ballivián.
Indigenous communities, including the Sirionó people, maintain their traditions through music, dance, and ceremonies across the department's eight provinces.
Transportation relies heavily on river networks and limited road infrastructure, with Trinidad serving as the main connection point for flights and buses.
Ancient civilizations constructed extensive earthwork mounds throughout the flat landscape for agricultural purposes and residential settlements.
Location: Bolivia
Inception: 1842
Founders: José Ballivián
Capital city: Trinidad
Elevation above the sea: 146 m
Part of: South America Midwest Integrated Zone, José Ballivián Province
Shares border with: Pando Department, La Paz Department, Cochabamba Department, Santa Cruz Department, Rondônia
Website: http://Beni.gob.bo
GPS coordinates: -14.00000,-65.00000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:20
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