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. Yacuiba is one of the cities of fast growth population in Bolivia
due to the commerce and boom in hydrocarbon exploitation. It 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). Although,
Yacuiba has still a low population it managed to obtain one football
team in the Bolivian professional league, the Gran Chaco
