San José de Chiquitos facts for kids
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San José de Chiquitos
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 San José de Chiquitos
Location in Bolivia
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| Country |  Bolivia |
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| Department |  Santa Cruz Department |
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| Province | Chiquitos Province | |
| Municipality | San José de Chiquitos Municipality | |
| Canton | San José Canton | |
| Population
(2001)
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| • Total | 9,211 | |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (BOT) | |
San José de Chiquitos, often called San José, is an important town in Bolivia. It is the capital of Chiquitos Province in the Santa Cruz Department.
This town is famous for being part of the Jesuit Missions of the Chiquitos. These missions were built by Jesuit priests a long time ago. In 1990, they became a World Heritage Site. This means they are very special and important to the world.
Near San José de Chiquitos, you can find the old ruins of the San Juan Bautista mission. This was another one of the Jesuit Missions of the Chiquitos. It is close to the village of San Juan de Taperas.
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History of San José de Chiquitos
When Was San José Founded?
The mission of San José was started in 1698. Two Jesuit missionaries, Felipe Suárez and Father Dionisio Ávila, founded it. They helped the local Penoqui people.
Languages Spoken in San José
What Languages Are Used Today?
Today, most people in San José de Chiquitos speak Camba Spanish. This is the everyday language.
Languages from the Past
In the past, the Penoqui dialect of the Chiquitano language was spoken here. This was the language of the Penoqui people living at the mission.
Climate in San José de Chiquitos
What is the Weather Like?
San José de Chiquitos has a warm climate. The average temperature is around 25 degrees Celsius (77 degrees Fahrenheit). The town is about 284 meters (932 feet) above sea level.
Rainfall and Humidity
The town gets a lot of rain, especially from January to March. The air is also quite humid, meaning there's a lot of moisture in the air. The driest months are usually July, August, and September.
| Climate data for San José de Chiquitos, elevation 284 m (932 ft) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 32.6 (90.7) |
32.1 (89.8) |
32.0 (89.6) |
31.1 (88.0) |
28.8 (83.8) |
28.2 (82.8) |
29.0 (84.2) |
31.4 (88.5) |
33.0 (91.4) |
33.9 (93.0) |
33.2 (91.8) |
32.9 (91.2) |
31.5 (88.7) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 27.1 (80.8) |
26.7 (80.1) |
26.4 (79.5) |
25.1 (77.2) |
22.8 (73.0) |
21.5 (70.7) |
21.3 (70.3) |
23.2 (73.8) |
25.5 (77.9) |
27.1 (80.8) |
27.1 (80.8) |
27.2 (81.0) |
25.1 (77.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 21.5 (70.7) |
21.2 (70.2) |
20.8 (69.4) |
19.1 (66.4) |
16.8 (62.2) |
14.9 (58.8) |
13.8 (56.8) |
15.3 (59.5) |
18.0 (64.4) |
20.4 (68.7) |
21.0 (69.8) |
21.5 (70.7) |
18.7 (65.6) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 190.4 (7.50) |
117.6 (4.63) |
173.0 (6.81) |
170.2 (6.70) |
85.2 (3.35) |
94.0 (3.70) |
88.0 (3.46) |
86.0 (3.39) |
82.1 (3.23) |
77.0 (3.03) |
106 (4.2) |
128 (5.0) |
1,397.5 (55) |
| Average precipitation days | 10.4 | 9.8 | 8.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 2.7 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 3.0 | 5.7 | 7.2 | 8.6 | 68.9 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 72.9 | 75.1 | 75.2 | 73.1 | 72.8 | 69.5 | 60.6 | 55.5 | 54.4 | 60.7 | 65.5 | 71.3 | 67.2 |
| Source: Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología de Bolivia | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: San José de Chiquitos para niños
