Yacuíba
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| Country |  Bolivia |
| Department | Tarija Department |
| Province | Gran Chaco Province |
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| - Total | 80,000 |
Yacuíba is a city in southern Bolivia and the capital city of Gran Chaco Province in the Tarija Department. It lies three kilometers from the Argentine border. It has a population of approximately 80,000 and lies 620-680 meters above sea level.
Due to its position on the frontier, Yacuíba is a major center of commerce. Across the border lies Salvador Mazza, with which it forms a conurbation.
The town has direct connections by road with both Tarija and Santa Cruz. It also has an international airport (BYC).
[edit] Etymology
The city's name is derived from the Guaraní yaku-iba, meaning roughly "fowls' watering hole"
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