Muñecas is a province in the Bolivian department of La Paz. Its capital is Chuma.

Muñecas
Province
The archaeological site of Iskanwaya in the Muñecas Province
The archaeological site of Iskanwaya in the Muñecas Province
Location of Muñecas Province within Bolivia
Location of Muñecas Province within Bolivia
Provinces of the La Paz Department
Provinces of the La Paz Department
Coordinates: 15°30′0″S 68°50′0″W / 15.50000°S 68.83333°W / -15.50000; -68.83333
Country Bolivia
DepartmentLa Paz Department
Municipalities3
CapitalPuerto Acosta
Area
 • Total
4,965 km2 (1,917 sq mi)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Total
33,348
 • Density6.7/km2 (17/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-4 (BOT)

Subdivision

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The province is divided into three municipalities which are further subdivided into cantons.

Section Municipality Seat
1st Chuma Municipality Chuma
2nd Ayata Municipality Ayata
3rd Aucapata Municipality Aucapata

Places of interest

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15°30′S 68°50′W / 15.500°S 68.833°W / -15.500; -68.833