José Miguel de Velasco Province
José Miguel de Velasco or Velasco is a province in the Santa Cruz department of Bolivia. Its capital is San Ignacio de Velasco. The province is named after the Bolivian president José Miguel de Velasco Franco. It was created by law on October 12, 1880, during the presidency of Narciso Campero. Until its creation it was integrated into Chiquitos Province.
José Miguel de Velasco | |
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Province | |
Mission church in Santa Ana de Velasco, Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos | |
Location of the José Miguel de Velasco Province within Bolivia | |
Provinces of the Santa Cruz Department | |
| Coordinates: 15°30′0″S 61°0′0″W | |
| Country | Bolivia |
| Department | Santa Cruz Department |
| Capital | San Ignacio de Velasco |
| Area | |
| • Total | 25,261 sq mi (65,425 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,329 ft (405 m) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 56,702 |
| • Density | 2/sq mi (0.9/km2) |
| Website | www.santacruz.gob.bo |
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