because it had a school to help children learn
its cool
All of the 21 missions were built a days ride from each other which would be about 30-40 miles apart. Santa Cruz was in a good location, had Ocean access, and with plenty of other resources. It established the foothold in the area to build the mission.
The area of Santa Cruz do Sul is 733.5 square kilometers.
The area of Santa Cruz do Arari is 1,074.854 square kilometers.
The area of Santa Cruz Acatepec is 14.03 square kilometers.
The area of Santa Cruz Verapaz is 48 square kilometers.
The area of Santa Cruz Zenzontepec is 361.06 square kilometers.
The area of Santa Cruz Atizapán is 8,420,000.0 square meters.
The area of Santa Cruz de Marchena is 20 square kilometers.
The area of Santa Cruz del Norte is 376 square kilometers.
The area of Santa Cruz del Quiché is 311 square kilometers.
The area of Santa Cruz de Mudela is 134.6 square kilometers.