Santa Cruz de la Sierra
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Santa Cruz de la Sierra, often called Santa Cruz, is Bolivia's largest city and the capital of the Santa Cruz department. Founded in 1561 by Ñuflo de Chavez, it was relocated several times before settling on the Pirai River. The city experienced rapid growth after mid-20th century agrarian reforms, becoming a major economic hub.
Statistics
Area
535.00 km²
Population
3,151,676