Santa Cruz de la Sierra

The city extends across the tropical lowlands at 416 meters above sea level, with streets arranged in concentric rings around the central plaza.

Spanish explorer Ñuflo de Chavez established the settlement in 1561, which later relocated to its current position along the Piray River in 1595.

The Gabriel René Moreno Autonomous University, founded in 1879, functions as the primary center for higher education and research in eastern Bolivia.

The Viru Viru International Airport serves as Bolivia's main air transport hub, connecting the city with major destinations across South America.

The city produces 35 percent of Bolivia's GDP through agricultural exports, petroleum refineries, and natural gas processing facilities.

Location: Andrés Ibáñez Province

Inception: February 26, 1561

Elevation above the sea: 416 m

Address: Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia 07-0101-0100-1001 Santa Cruz de la Sierra

Website: https://concejomunicipalscz.gob.bo

GPS coordinates: -17.78349,-63.18209

Latest update: November 1, 2025 18:35