San José, Andrés Ibáñez facts for kids
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San José
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 San José, Andrés Ibáñez
Location in Bolivia
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| Country |  Bolivia |
| Department |  Santa Cruz Department |
| Province | Andrés Ibáñez Province |
| Elevation | 1,663 ft (507 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,791 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (BOT) |
San José is a small town located in the Santa Cruz Department in Bolivia, a country in South America. It is nestled in the Andean region, known for its beautiful mountains.
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Where is San José Located?
San José is the main town of an area called Cantón San José. It is part of La Guardia Municipality in Andrés Ibáñez Province. The town sits on the right side of the Río Piraí. It is about 507 meters (1,663 feet) above sea level. You can find San José south of La Guardia and north of Santa Rita.
Getting to San José by Road
San José is located about 26 kilometers (16 miles) southwest of Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz is the capital city of the department. To reach San José from Santa Cruz, you can take Grigota Avenue, also known as Ruta 7. This road goes southwest, passing through La Guardia before reaching San José. From San José, Ruta 7 continues to other towns like La Angostura, Samaipata, Comarapa, and Cochabamba.
Population Growth in San José
The number of people living in San José has grown quite a lot over the last 20 years. Here's how the population has changed:
- 1992: 1,415 people
- 2001: 2,045 people
- 2009: 2,791 people
Because many people have moved to this area, there is a significant Quechua population. In La Guardia Municipality, where San José is located, about 17.1 percent of the people speak the Quechua language.
See also
In Spanish: San José (La Guardia) para niños
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