San Julián Municipality, Santa Cruz facts for kids

Quick facts for kids San Julián Municipality Municipalidad de San Julián
Municipality
San Julián Municipality (red) within Ñuflo de Chávez Province (green) and Santa Cruz Department of Bolivia
Country	Bolivia
Time zone	UTC-4 (BOT)

San Julián is a lively municipality in Bolivia. It is part of the Santa Cruz Department. This area is known for its rich farmlands. Many people from other parts of Bolivia have moved here. There are also local people from the Guaraní group.

Discover San Julián: A Bolivian Town

San Julián is a special place in Bolivia. It became a municipality on February 21, 1989. This happened by a law called Law 1091. The people of San Julián celebrate their town's birthday every year on June 24.

Where is San Julián?

San Julián is in the Ñuflo de Chávez Province. It is about 170 kilometers (105 miles) northwest of Santa Cruz de la Sierra. Santa Cruz de la Sierra is a big city in Bolivia. The main town in the municipality is also called San Julián. In 2012, about 25,000 people lived there.

The municipality has 14 different districts. It also has over 200 smaller communities. Some of the larger communities include:

• La Asunta: with about 1,400 people
• Villa Paraíso: with about 1,200 people
• Villa Victoria: with about 900 people
• Illimani N29: with about 800 people
• Berlín Los Troncos: with about 800 people
• El Carmen: with about 500 people

The weather in San Julián is usually warm. The total number of people living in the municipality is about 47,416.

A Look at San Julián's People

Many different languages are spoken in San Julián. This shows how diverse the community is.

• Most people, about 67.75%, speak Spanish.
• About 22.37% of people speak Quechua.
• A smaller number speak Aymara (0.96%) or Guaraní (1.39%).
• Other Bolivian native languages are also spoken.
• Some people speak foreign languages.

What Grows in San Julián?

San Julián is a very important farming area. The soil here is excellent for growing crops. Farmers produce a lot of food. Some of the main crops include:

• Soy
• Sunflower
• Corn
• Rice
• Beans
• Sesame

These crops help feed many people in Bolivia. They also support the local economy.

Fun Things to See in San Julián

San Julián has some interesting places to visit. You can explore its natural beauty and important buildings.

Rivers and Nature

Several rivers flow through the San Julián municipality. They add to the beautiful landscape. These rivers are:

• The Río Grande, also known as the Guapay River
• The San Julián River
• The Pailas River
• The Bolsón River
• The Secacuchial River

Important Buildings

There are also some important buildings in the town of San Julián.

• The City Hall (Alcaldía) is a modern building. It is built in a style that looks like old colonial buildings.
• The San Julián Church is another important landmark.