Santa Cruz Department (Bolivia) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Santa Cruz Department
Departamento Autónomo de Santa Cruz
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| Motto(s):
Siempre libres cruceños seamos
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| Anthem: Bajo el cielo más puro de América | |||
Location within Bolivia
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| Country |  Bolivia |
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| Capital | Santa Cruz de la Sierra | ||
| Provinces | 15 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 370,621 km2 (143,098 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 3,320,084 | ||
| • Density | 8.958165/km2 (23.20154/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (BOT) | ||
| Area code(s) | +(591) 3 | ||
| Official language | Spanish, Guaraní | ||
| ISO 3166-2 | BO-S | ||
| Website | http://www.santacruz.gob.bo | ||
Santa Cruz is a large department in Bolivia, a country in South America. It is the biggest department in Bolivia by land area. The main city and capital is Santa Cruz de la Sierra. This department is known for its rich culture and diverse landscapes.
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Understanding Santa Cruz's Divisions
Santa Cruz is divided into smaller areas called provinces. These provinces help manage the different parts of the department. There are 15 provinces in total, each with its own capital city.
Provinces and Their Capitals
Here is a list of the provinces in Santa Cruz and their capital cities:
| Province | Capital | Area (km²) | Population (2012 census) |
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| Andrés Ibáñez | Santa Cruz de la Sierra | 4,821 | 1,653,001 |
| Ignacio Warnes | Warnes | 1,216 | 108,888 |
| José Miguel de Velasco | San Ignacio | 65,425 | 69,972 |
| Ichilo | Buena Vista | 14,232 | 92,721 |
| Chiquitos | San José | 31,429 | 82,429 |
| Sara | Portachuelo | 6,886 | 42,278 |
| Cordillera | Lagunillas | 86,245 | 120,111 |
| Vallegrande | Vallegrande | 6,414 | 26,576 |
| Florida | Samaipata | 4,132 | 32,842 |
| Obispo Santiesteban | Montero | 3,673 | 181,169 |
| Ñuflo de Chávez | Concepción | 54,150 | 116,545 |
| Ángel Sandoval | San Matías | 37,442 | 14,415 |
| Manuel Maria Caballero | Comarapa | 2,310 | 23,267 |
| Germán Busch | Puerto Suárez | 24,903 | 42,799 |
| Guarayos | Ascensión | 20,293 | 48,301 |
Exploring Interesting Places in Santa Cruz
The Santa Cruz Department has many cool places to visit. From large national parks to special religious sites, there's a lot to see and learn about.
- Kaa-Iya del Gran Chaco National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area: This is a huge protected area. It is home to many wild animals and plants.
- Tucavaca Valley Municipal Reserve: Another important natural reserve. It helps protect the local environment.
- Samaipata, Bolivia: A town known for its ancient ruins. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Shrine of the Virgen de Cotoca: This is a very important religious place. The Virgen de Cotoca is the Patron Saint of the department.
Images for kids
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Aerial photo of forest, Santa Cruz Department, 2009.
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Satellite map of lake Uberaba near the Brazilian border.
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Satellite map of lake Concepción in the center of the department.
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Altar in the church of San Rafael de Velasco, Santa Cruz.
See also
In Spanish: Departamento de Santa Cruz (Bolivia) para niños
