Villamontes
Villamontes | |
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Town | |
Villamontes Location within Bolivia | |
| Coordinates: 21°15′39″S 63°28′34″W / 21.26083°S 63.47611°W | |
| Country | Bolivia |
| Department | Tarija |
| Province | Gran Chaco |
| Elevation | 388 m (1,273 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
• Total | 39,800 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (BOT) |
Villa Montes, also written as Villamontes, is a municipality and city in southern Bolivia, in the Tarija Department, Gran Chaco Province. The city is located on the slopes of the Aguaragüe Range and lies at an elevation of 388 meters above sea level. It is situated on the left bank of the Pilcomayo River and is crossed by the Caiguamí stream.
The main economic activities in the region are livestock farming, beekeeping, and fishing. Petroleum-related activities generate additional sources of employment.