San Rafael Municipality, Santa Cruz facts for kids
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San Rafael Municipality, Bolivia
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Municipality
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Mission church in San Rafael de Velasco
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 San Rafael Municipality, Santa Cruz
Location in Bolivia
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| Country |  Bolivia |
| Department | Santa Cruz Department |
| Province | José Miguel de Velasco Province |
| Seat | San Rafael de Velasco |
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| • Total | 3,793.20 sq mi (9,824.33 km2) |
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| • Total | 5,017 |
San Rafael Municipality is a special area in Bolivia. It is located in the Santa Cruz Department. The main town here is San Rafael de Velasco.
One of the most famous things about San Rafael Municipality is its beautiful mission church. This church is so important that it is part of a World Heritage Site. This means it is a place recognized globally for its special history and culture. The site is called Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos.
Languages Spoken in San Rafael
Most people in San Rafael Municipality speak Spanish. However, people also speak other native languages. This shows the rich mix of cultures in the area.
Here is a look at the languages spoken by people in San Rafael Municipality, based on information from 2001:
| Language | Number of Speakers |
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| Quechua | 29 |
| Aymara | 22 |
| Guaraní | 13 |
| Another native language | 89 |
| Spanish | 4,600 |
| Foreign language | 63 |
| Only a native language | 11 |
| Native and Spanish | 136 |
| Only Spanish | 4,469 |
See Also
- In Spanish: San Rafael de Velasco para niños
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