| Yacuiba | |
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| Country | Bolivia |
| Department | Tarija Department |
| Province | Gran Chaco Province |
| Municipality | Yacuiba Municipality |
| Canton | Yacuiba Canton |
| Elevation | 2,133 ft (650 m) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 64,611 |
| Website | www.yacuiba.com |
Yacuiba 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 m (2,034–2,231 ft) above sea level. ıt was part of Salta Province of Argentina until its cession to Bolivia in 1900.
Due to its position on the frontier, Yacuiba 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).
The city's name is derived from the Guaraní yaku-iba, meaning roughly "fowls' watering hole"