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Achacachi, Bolivia

La Paz Department · Bolivia

Achacachi is a small city in La Paz Department, Bolivia with a population of 8,447. Elevation: 12,621 ft (3,847 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,447 Population 21/sq mi density
12,621 ft Elevation 3,847 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
29.8 in Annual Rain
America / La Paz Timezone

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About Achacachi

Achacachi

Achacachi is a town on the Altiplano plateau in the South American Andes in the La Paz Department in Bolivia. It is the capital of the Omasuyos Province.

People

Population8,447
Density21/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain29.8 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation12,621 ft (3,847 m)
Population8,447
Population Density21 / sq mi
Elevation12,621 ft (3,847 m)
Coordinates-16.0471°, -68.6853°
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz
Country🇧🇴 Bolivia
State / ProvinceLa Paz Department
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average40°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation29.8 inches (758 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Achacachi

Achacachi is a small city in Bolivia (La Paz Department) with a population of 8,447. The city sits at an elevation of 12,621 feet (3,847 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 40°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.8 inches. The timezone is America/La_Paz.

Achacachi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 282 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 12,621 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 40°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average46.0°F
15% below Bolivia avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average40°F (5°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,621 ft (3,847 m)
Area396.6 sq mi (1,027.2 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates-16.0471°N, 68.6853°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.8"
21% below Bolivia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.75"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

193 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 9, 2025.

Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 85 km
Jun 8, 2011 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.9 145 km
Dec 2, 1991 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M5.8 68 km
May 1, 1993 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.4 81 km
May 25, 2013 18 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.3 120 km
Mar 25, 2000 3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru M5.3 90 km
Dec 22, 1995 26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia M5.3 56 km
Jun 29, 2013 23 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.3 83 km
Mar 22, 2010 7 km WNW of Juli, Peru M5.3 90 km
Feb 4, 2007 73 km S of Desaguadero, Peru M5.1 139 km
Jan 10, 1995 23 km W of Desaguadero, Peru M5.1 82 km
Sep 29, 2012 58 km SE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.1 148 km
Apr 10, 2024 60 km W of Patacamaya, Bolivia M5.0 137 km
Apr 3, 2016 4 km NNE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M4.9 131 km
Feb 6, 1994 26 km S of Desaguadero, Peru M4.9 90 km
Jan 9, 1994 23 km SE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M4.9 136 km
Jul 14, 2011 29 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M4.9 72 km
May 10, 1990 5 km S of Juli, Peru M4.9 85 km
Aug 28, 2015 16 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M4.8 140 km
Aug 1, 2005 35 km NW of Mazo Cruz, Peru M4.8 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 5.8 in Wettest
February 49°F (10°C) 4.9 in
March 49°F (9°C) 3.8 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
May 44°F (7°C) 1.1 in
June 40°F (5°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 40°F (5°C) 0.4 in Coldest
August 42°F (6°C) 0.5 in
September 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
November 49°F (10°C) 2.6 in
December 49°F (10°C) 5.0 in Warmest

Achacachi has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 40°F in July to 49°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Achacachi

Institution Type Founded Website
Escuela Superior de Formación de Maestros Warisata University - ,
U. E. Don Bosco College - ,
U.E. JOSE ANTONIO PLANCARTE College - ,
UMSA Centro Regional Universitario CRU University - ,
Universidad Indígena Aymara Tupak Katari University - ,
Universidad Mayor de San Andrés University - ,
Universidad Publica de El Alto University - ,

Schools in Achacachi

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
U.E. Casamaya - - - -
iglesia adventista - - - -
U.E. Mariscal Santa Cruz - - - -
U.E. Santa Maria Chico - - - -
U.E. Umapusa - - - -
UE Ocorani - - - -
U.E. Colegio Omasuyos - - - -
U.E. Pajchani Grande - - - -
Escuela - - - -
U.E. Chahuira Grande - - - -
U.E. Tunusi - - - -
U.E. Nacional De Watari - - - -
U.E. Pongonhuyo - - - -
U.E. Chahuira Chico - - - -
Bautista Saavedra - - - -
Don Bosco - - - -
Unidad Educativa Simon Bolivar - - - -
UE Juan Jose Torres de Avichaca - - - -
UE Experimental Avichaca - - - -
U.E. Santiago de Pacharia - - - -
U.E. Tola Tola - - - -
U.E. Akjerana - - - -
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Radio Stations near Achacachi

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio San Gabriel cultura, educación AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Achacachi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kon-Tiki Oceanic Boats

Farmers Markets in Achacachi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Achacachi
Mercado Popular
Puestos de comida

Hotels in Achacachi

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alojamiento Pensión Rayito de luna
Hostal Luna
Residencial Rayito de Luna

Restaurants in Achacachi

12 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

almuerzo
Broasteria pollos Feliz
Chicharoneria Zumita
Delicia
Don Goyo
horno de panaderia
Huancaino
Koriwayra
Omasuyos
Pollos Mayra
Rocky's
snack

Monuments in Achacachi

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Túpac Katari

Clinics in Achacachi

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de salud integral semin

Dentists in Achacachi

5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BO #4713854513
BO #7830853594
BO #7830853599
BO #7830853602
Dentista Maydana

Veterinaries in Achacachi

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BO #7820822837

Bus Stations in Achacachi

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Minibuses

Gas Stations in Achacachi

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Servicio Achacachi
Surtidor YPFB Achacachi

Banks in Achacachi

7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Crecer
Banco Ecofuturo
Banco Fie
banco movil BCP
Banco PRODEM
Banco Unión
Diaconia

Stadiums & Teams in Achacachi

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Achacachi

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Alto International AirportLPBLarge Airport
Copacabana Airport-Small Airport
Laja Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Achacachi

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dios es Amor
Iglesia
Iglesia Adventista
iglesia cristiana
Iglesia de San Pedro
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
Mision Adventista del Septimo Dia Movimiento de Reforma Achacachi
Santidad amigos
Testigos de Jehova

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/La_Paz
Elevation
3,854 m (12,645 ft)

🇧🇴 About Bolivia

Capital Sucre
Population 11,353,142
Area 1,098,580 km²
GDP (USD) $52,340,206,946
GDP per capita $4,275
HDI 0.733
Life expectancy 68.6 years
Internet users 70.2%
Urban population 70.9%
Currency BOB (Boliviano)
Languages Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish
Calling code +591
TLD .bo
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Bolivia

12 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 2 Feast of the Virgin of Candelaria Fiesta de la Virgen de Candelaria
Feb 16 Carnival Feriado por Carnaval
Feb 17 Carnival Feriado por Carnaval
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Dia del trabajo
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Corpus Christi
Jun 21 Andean New Year Año Nuevo Andino
Aug 2 Agrarian Reform Day Día de la Revolución Agraria
Aug 6 Independence Day Dia de la Patria
Nov 2 All Saints' Day Todos Santos
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Achacachi

What is the population of Achacachi?

Achacachi has a population of 8,447 residents and is located in Bolivia. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 396.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Achacachi?

Achacachi has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 40°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.8 inches.

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