San Roque facts for kids

San Roque is a name that means "Saint Roch" in Spanish. It's a popular name used for many different things, like people, places, and even sports teams, often because of a famous saint.

People Named San Roque

Sometimes, "San Roque" refers to important historical figures, especially saints.

Saint Roch

• Saint Roch (who lived in the 1300s) was a French Catholic saint. He is known for helping people who were sick, especially during times of plague. Many churches and hospitals are named after him. People often pray to Saint Roch for protection against diseases.

Roque González y de Santa Cruz

• Roque González y de Santa Cruz (1576–1628) was a Spanish Catholic saint. He was a missionary who traveled to South America to teach people about Christianity. He helped to build many towns and churches in areas that are now part of Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil.

Places Called San Roque

Many towns, cities, and natural places around the world are named San Roque. Here are a few examples:

In Argentina

• San Roque, Corrientes: This is a city in the Corrientes Province of Argentina.
• San Roque Lake: An artificial lake in Córdoba, Argentina, which is a popular spot for recreation.

In Paraguay

• San Roque (Asunción): A neighborhood in Asunción, the capital city of Paraguay.
• San Roque González de Santa Cruz: A district in the Paraguarí Department of Paraguay, named after the saint.

In the Philippines

The Philippines has many places named San Roque, often small communities called barangays.

• San Roque, Northern Samar: A municipality, which is a type of town, in the Philippines.
• Many other barangays (local villages or districts) in different cities and provinces, like in Gapan, Navotas, and Zamboanga City.

In Spain

• San Roque, Spain: A municipality in Cádiz, Andalusia. This town is well-known and has a rich history.
• San Roque de Riomiera: Another municipality in Cantabria, Spain.

Other Places Around the World

• San Roque, Antioquia: A municipality in Colombia.
• San Roque, Quito: An electoral district in Quito, the capital city of Ecuador.
• San Roque, Saipan: A village on the island of Saipan in the Northern Mariana Islands.
• San Roque, Santa Barbara, California: A residential neighborhood in the United States.

Other Uses of San Roque

The name San Roque is also used for various organizations, events, and facilities.

Sports and Clubs

• CD San Roque: A football (soccer) club located in San Roque, Cádiz, Spain.
• CD San Roque de Lepe: Another football club, this one from Lepe, Andalusia, Spain.
• Club de Rugby San Roque: A rugby union club based in Valencia, Spain.
• San Roque Club: A country club in San Roque, Andalusia, known for its golf courses.

Historical Events

• Battle of San Roque: A battle that took place in 1829 during the Argentine Civil War.

Transportation

• San Roque railway station: A train station located in San Roque, Andalusia, Spain.

See also

In Spanish: San Roque para niños

• Roque (disambiguation)
• San Roque Dam (disambiguation)
• São Roque (disambiguation)