Santiago de Chiquitos
Santiago de Chiquitos | |
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| Mission church of Santiago de Chiquitos Mission church of Santiago de Chiquitos | |
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| Country | File:Flag of Bolivia.svg Bolivia |
| Department | File:Flag of Santa Cruz.svg Santa Cruz Department |
| Province | Chiquitos Province |
| Municipality | Roboré Municipality |
| Elevation | 2,041 ft (622 m) |
| Population (2012) | |
• Total | 1,927 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (BOT) |
Santiago de Chiquitos is a small town in Roboré Municipality in Chiquitos Province, Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia. The mission of Santiago de Chiquitos is one of the Jesuit Missions of the Chiquitos.[1]
The town is located 467 km east of the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra and 22 km from the town of Roboré. It has a population of 1,927 as of the 2012 census, and is located within the Tucavaca Valley Municipal Reserve.
History
[edit | edit source]In 1754, the Jesuit Mission of Santiago de Chiquitos was founded by Jesuit missionaries Gaspar Troncoso and Gaspar Campos.[2][3]
Languages
[edit | edit source]Camba Spanish is the most commonly used everyday language.[4] The Santiagueño dialect of Chiquitano is also spoken in the town.[5]
Culture
[edit | edit source]The annual fiesta takes place on July 25. The town maintains religious musical traditions.[6]
See also
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References
[edit | edit source]- ^ World Heritage Site: Jesuit Missions of the Chiquitos
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