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'Pando' is a department of Bolivia, with an area of 63,827 km². Population (2001 census) 52,525. Its capital is the city of Cobija.
As recently as the early 1980s, there were still sections of Pando unexplored by those of European descent -- who returned to tell the tale, at any rate.
The department is divided in 5 provinces.
Cobija
History
The city of Cobija (which means "blanket") was founded in 1906 by Colonel Enrique Cornejo, originally under the name of Bahía (Bay). During the first half of the twentieth century, Cobija experienced a boom as a rubber-producing center. When that industry collapsed, so did Cobija's wealth and the town was reduced to little more than a village. According to data from the Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), by November 1996 the population of Cobija was scarcely 15,273 people. Cobija is the capital of the Department of Pando, the youngest department in the country.
Climate
The city of Cobija sits on a sharp curve of the Acre river. Located at an altitude of 280 meters above sea level and in the northwestern jungle region - in Brazilian border - Cobija is considered the rainiest region in Bolivia. It is also a very hot spot, with temperatures above 26 degrees Celsius (80 Fahrenheit) most of the time.
How to Get There
By land:
From La Paz and through Riberalta, by bus
By air:
From any main city in the country through the following airlines: LAB, AEROSUR, and TAM.
Main Attractions
Nut and rubber plantations
Lakes
Rainforest wildlife
Cobija is the capital city of Pando’s Department the city of Cobija was named after Cobija the former capital city of Bolivian Department of Litoral lost in the Pacific War in 1880. The city was founded in 1906 by Colonel Enrique Cornejo, originally under the name of Bahía (Bay). During the war Bolivia fought against Brazil. The first half of the twentieth century, Cobija experienced a boom as a rubber-producing center. When that industry collapsed, so did Cobija's wealth and the town was reduced to little more than a village. According to data from the Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), by November 1996 the population of Cobija was scarcely 15,273 people. Cobija is the capital of the Department of Pando, the youngest department in the country.
Although Cobija is rich in natural resources, the poverty level of its inhabitants is high. The main economic activities are agriculture, timber and cattle.

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Provinces of Pando

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Provinces of Pando

★ Abuná

★ Federico Román

★ Madre de Dios Province

★ Manuripi

★ Nicolás Suárez

External links

★ Bolivian Music and Web Varieties