San Miguel de Velasco
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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