San Javier, Ñuflo de Chávez facts for kids
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San Javier
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Mission church of San Javier
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 San Javier, Ñuflo de Chávez
Location in Bolivia
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| Country |  Bolivia |
| Department |  Santa Cruz Department |
| Province | Ñuflo de Chávez Province |
| Municipality | San Javier Municipality |
| Population
(2001)
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| • Total | 6,048 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (BOT) |
San Javier is a town in Bolivia. Its full name is San Francisco Xavier de los Piñocas, or sometimes San Xavier. It is the main town of the San Javier Municipality. This municipality is located in the Ñuflo de Chávez Province within the Santa Cruz Department.
San Javier is famous for its old mission church. This church is part of the Jesuit Missions of the Chiquitos. These missions were built by Jesuit priests a long time ago. In 1990, the San Javier mission was named a World Heritage Site. This means it is a very important place that needs to be protected.
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History of San Javier Mission
Founding the Mission
The mission of San Francisco Xavier was started in 1691. A Jesuit missionary named José de Arce founded it. Jesuit missions were like special communities. They were set up by Jesuit priests to teach local people about Christianity. They also helped them live in organized villages.
Early Challenges and Moves
The mission was home to the Piñoca people. But life was not always easy. In 1696, people called Paulistas came from Brazil. They caused trouble, so the mission had to move. It was relocated to the San Miguel River.
The mission moved again in 1698. This time, it was closer to the city of Santa Cruz. This move was also because of more Paulista attacks.
Another Relocation
In 1708, Spanish people from Santa Cruz captured many Piñoca Indians. Because of this, the mission had to move once more. It was moved further away from Santa Cruz to keep the people safe.
Languages Spoken in San Javier
The Piñoco Language
Long ago, the Piñoco dialect was spoken in San Javier. This language was part of the Chiquitano family. Sadly, the Piñoco dialect is no longer spoken today. It has become extinct.
Camba Spanish Today
Today, people in San Javier speak Camba Spanish. This version of Spanish is special. It has many words that came from the old Piñoco language. This shows how languages can mix and change over time.
Climate and Weather in San Javier
Understanding the Local Climate
San Javier has a warm climate. The temperature changes throughout the year. It is generally hot, especially from October to January. The cooler months are usually June and July.
Rainfall and Humidity
The town receives a good amount of rain. The wettest months are from December to March. During these months, there are many rainy days. The air is also very humid, meaning it feels moist.
The driest months are July and August. During this time, there is less rain. The humidity also drops, making the air feel drier.
| Climate data for San Javier, Ñuflo de Chávez, elevation 538 m (1,765 ft) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 29.3 (84.7) |
28.9 (84.0) |
29.1 (84.4) |
28.2 (82.8) |
26.2 (79.2) |
25.6 (78.1) |
26.2 (79.2) |
28.5 (83.3) |
29.6 (85.3) |
30.6 (87.1) |
29.9 (85.8) |
29.3 (84.7) |
28.5 (83.2) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 24.9 (76.8) |
24.5 (76.1) |
24.5 (76.1) |
23.5 (74.3) |
21.4 (70.5) |
20.5 (68.9) |
20.2 (68.4) |
22.2 (72.0) |
23.5 (74.3) |
25.1 (77.2) |
25.0 (77.0) |
24.9 (76.8) |
23.3 (74.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 20.6 (69.1) |
20.1 (68.2) |
19.8 (67.6) |
18.7 (65.7) |
16.7 (62.1) |
15.3 (59.5) |
14.3 (57.7) |
15.6 (60.1) |
17.4 (63.3) |
19.6 (67.3) |
20.1 (68.2) |
20.5 (68.9) |
18.2 (64.8) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 193.6 (7.62) |
169.2 (6.66) |
148.0 (5.83) |
91.0 (3.58) |
69.7 (2.74) |
45.1 (1.78) |
26.5 (1.04) |
34.7 (1.37) |
60.8 (2.39) |
90.2 (3.55) |
132.4 (5.21) |
164.9 (6.49) |
1,226.1 (48.26) |
| Average precipitation days | 12.7 | 11.5 | 10.4 | 6.6 | 5.7 | 3.6 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 3.8 | 5.9 | 8.3 | 11.0 | 84.6 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 82.2 | 82.8 | 82.2 | 80.9 | 80.4 | 78.4 | 71.1 | 65.6 | 65.2 | 70.5 | 76.2 | 81.5 | 76.4 |
| Source: Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología de Bolivia | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: San Javier (Santa Cruz) para niños
