José Miguel de Velasco Province

José Miguel de Velasco
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 / 15.50000°S 61.00000°W / -15.50000; -61.00000
Country Bolivia
DepartmentSanta Cruz Department
CapitalSan Ignacio de Velasco
Area
 • Total
25,261 sq mi (65,425 km2)
Elevation
1,329 ft (405 m)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Total
91,573
 • Density3.6/sq mi (1.4/km2)
Websitewww.santacruz.gob.bo

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.

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