Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Spain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Santa Cruz de la Sierra
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Santa Cruz square
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 Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Spain
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Extremadura |
| Province | Caceres |
| Comarca | La Carballeda |
| Municipality | Manzanal de Arriba |
| Elevation | 716 m (2,349 ft) |
| Population
(2012)
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| • Total | 35 |
| Time zone | CET |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST |
| Area code | (+34) 980 |
Santa Cruz de la Sierra is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the province of Cáceres. This area is part of Extremadura, which is an autonomous community in Spain. A municipality is like a local government area.
The town covers an area of about 44.6 square kilometers (17.2 square miles). In 2011, only 278 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a long history.
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Famous People from Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz de la Sierra is known for being the birthplace of an important historical figure.
Who was Ñuflo de Chaves?
Ñuflo de Chaves was born in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. He was a Spanish explorer and conquistador. Conquistadors were people who explored and conquered new lands for Spain.
In 1561, Ñuflo de Chaves founded a city in what is now Bolivia. He named this new city Santa Cruz de la Sierra, just like his hometown in Spain. This shows how much he remembered his roots.
Location and Geography
Santa Cruz de la Sierra is located in a region of Spain called Extremadura. This area is known for its beautiful landscapes.
What is a Province?
A province is a type of administrative division within a country. Think of it like a large county or region. Santa Cruz de la Sierra is in the Province of Cáceres.
What is an Autonomous Community?
An autonomous community is a larger region in Spain that has its own government. It has some power to make its own laws. Extremadura is one of these communities.
Images for kids
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The main square in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Spain.
See also
In Spanish: Santa Cruz de la Sierra (España) para niños
