Tomina Province
province of Bolivia
Tomina is a province in the Chuquisaca Department in Bolivia. Its seat is Padilla.
Geography
Some of the highest mountains of the province are listed below:
Subdivisions
Tomina Province is divided into five municipalities which are partly further subdivided into cantons.
The people
The people are predominantly indigenous citizens of Quechuan descent.
Ref.: obd.descentralizacion.gov.bo
Languages
The languages spoken in the province are mainly Spanish and Quechua.
Tourist attractions
Padilla Municipality is situated within the Iñao National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area.
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