Pando Department, Administrative department in northern Bolivia
The Pando Department extends across 63,827 square kilometers of Amazon rainforest, containing dense vegetation, numerous rivers, and diverse wildlife species throughout its territory.
The department formed in 1938 from territories remaining after the Acre War with Brazil, taking its name from former Bolivian president José Manuel Pando.
The population maintains strong connections to Camba traditions of the Bolivian lowlands, sharing cultural practices with neighboring Beni and Santa Cruz departments.
Transportation within Pando requires careful planning due to limited road infrastructure, with most travel occurring through waterways or expensive air connections.
The Manuripi Wildlife Reserve contains extensive natural drainage systems that prevent flooding during heavy rainfall periods, supporting numerous endemic species.
Location: Bolivia
Inception: September 24, 1938
Capital city: Cobija
Elevation above the sea: 235 m
Part of: South America Midwest Integrated Zone
Shares border with: Beni Department, La Paz Department, Rondônia, Acre, Madre de Dios Department
Website: http://pando.gob.bo
GPS coordinates: -11.18333,-67.18333
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:40
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