Puerto SuƔrez
Puerto SuƔrez, town, extreme eastern Bolivia. It is situated on the marshy shores of Lake CƔceres, just west of CorumbƔ, Brazil, and is connected to the Paraguay River by the Tamengo Canal.
Puerto SuƔrez was once an isolated port and trading centre for rubber, coffee, and other local products, but the town has grown rapidly since the late 20th century, when a natural gas pipeline was built between Santa Cruz and the Brazilian border. The town lies on the rail line between CorumbƔ and Santa Cruz and is accessible by air from Santa Cruz, 350 miles (565 km) to the west. Petrochemical and power plants are major sources of employment. Reserves of iron ore and manganese are located nearby. Pop. (2001) 11,594; (2010 prelim.) 12,200.
This article was most recently revised and updated by Maren Goldberg.
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Article Title:
Puerto SuƔrez
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Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
24 January 2018
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November 14, 2026