San Miguel de Velasco

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San Miguel de Velasco

Name

San Miguel de Velasco

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

San Miguel de Velasco is a town in the Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia, serving as the capital of its municipality. Founded as a Jesuit Reduction in 1721 by Felipe Suárez, it's part of the UNESCO-listed Jesuit Missions of the Chiquitos. The town preserves unique religious traditions, including Catholic homilies in the Migueleño Chiquitano language.

Statistics

Area

8,807.00 km²

Population

11,327

Location