Reyes, Bolivia
Reyes is the city capital of the José Ballivián Province in the Beni Department of northern Bolivia and as well as of the Reyes Municipality.
Reyes | |
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Town and municipality | |
  Reyes Location of Reyes city in Bolivia | |
| Coordinates: 14°17′45″S 67°20′07″W / 14.29583°S 67.33528°W | |
| Country |  Bolivia |
| Department |  Beni Department |
| Province | José Ballivián Province |
| Elevation | 620 ft (190 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 8,824 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (BOT) |
History
The Jesuit mission of Santos Reyes was founded in 1706. Maropa Indians resided at the mission.
Infrastructure
Reyes is 24 kilometres (15 mi) northeast of Rurrenabaque, and flights to Rurrenabaque may be weather diverted to Reyes Airport.
Reyes has recently become a tourist stop before proceeding to Rurrenabaque.[citation needed]
Notable Person
Nuvia Montenegro, a Bolivian Pageant Queen, was born in Reyes.[citation needed]
References
- www.ine.gov.bo
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