Montero
Montero is the name of a city and a municipality in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, about 50 km north of Santa Cruz de la Sierra. Population 109,503 (2012).[1] Montero has experienced growth in recent decades, becoming an important city in this region.
Montero | |
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City & Municipality | |
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 Flag  Seal | |
  Montero Location in Bolivia | |
| Coordinates: 17°20′32″S 63°15′21″W | |
| Country |  Bolivia |
| Department |  Santa Cruz Department |
| Province | Obispo Santistevan Province |
| Municipality | Montero Municipality |
| Named | December 4, 1912 |
| Area | |
| • City & Municipality | 280 km2 (110 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 357 m (1,171 ft) |
| Population (2012 Census) | |
| • Urban | 107,294 |
| Postal code | 31001 |
| Area code(s) | +591 4 |
| Website | Official website |
- For the Spanish surname, see Montero (name).
- In Spanish speaking countries, Montero is also the name for Mitsubishi Pajero or Mitsubishi Challenger.
Montero has an elevation of 300 meters above sea level and an average temperature of 23 °C. The city is predominantly agricultural, producing soybeans, cotton, corn and rice.
References
- "World Gazetteer". Archived from the original on 2013-01-11.
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