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Aiquile, Bolivia

Cochabamba · Bolivia

Aiquile is a small city in Cochabamba, Bolivia with a population of 8,224. Elevation: 7,408 ft (2,258 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,224 Population 7/sq mi density
7,408 ft Elevation 2,258 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
23.6 in Annual Rain
America / La Paz Timezone

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About Aiquile

Aiquile

Aiquile is a town in the Cochabamba Department, Bolivia. It is the capital of the Narciso Campero Province and Aiquile Municipality. Most of its population is Quechua, and its residents are reputed to be the best charango makers in the country.

People

Population8,224
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain23.6 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation7,408 ft (2,258 m)
Population8,224
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation7,408 ft (2,258 m)
Coordinates-18.2041°, -65.1807°
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz
Country🇧🇴 Bolivia
State / ProvinceCochabamba
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation23.6 inches (599 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Aiquile

Aiquile is a small city in Bolivia (Cochabamba) with a population of 8,224. The city sits at an elevation of 7,408 feet (2,258 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.6 inches. The timezone is America/La_Paz.

Aiquile enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 293 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 23.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,408 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above Bolivia avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,408 ft (2,258 m)
Area1,228.5 sq mi (3,181.9 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-18.2041°N, 65.1807°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.6"
38% below Bolivia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.39"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

80 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 30, 2025.

May 22, 1998 25 km NNW of Mizque, Bolivia M6.6 59 km
Mar 15, 2019 31 km SSE of Tarata, Bolivia M6.3 85 km
Jul 4, 2001 41 km NNE of Colomi, Bolivia M6.2 145 km
Nov 13, 2009 26 km NNW of Mairana, Bolivia M5.8 119 km
May 22, 1998 21 km ESE of Mizque, Bolivia M5.6 25 km
May 26, 1998 13 km NNW of Mizque, Bolivia M5.4 47 km
May 29, 1998 8 km WSW of Totora, Bolivia M5.4 52 km
Mar 1, 1998 45 km NNE of Colquechaca, Bolivia M5.3 76 km
May 22, 1998 Potosi-Chuquisaca border region, Bolivia M5.3 71 km
Apr 3, 1994 38 km NW of Comarapa, Bolivia M5.3 69 km
Jun 29, 2020 44 km S of Vallegrande, Bolivia M5.1 140 km
Mar 7, 2023 38 km ENE of Colomi, Bolivia M4.9 117 km
May 6, 2024 20 km SSE of Chimoré, Bolivia M4.8 116 km
May 22, 1998 26 km W of Mizque, Bolivia M4.8 53 km
May 19, 2011 63 km N of Comarapa, Bolivia M4.8 121 km
Jul 2, 1998 10 km ESE of Totora, Bolivia M4.8 50 km
Aug 12, 1996 11 km ENE of Samaipata, Bolivia M4.7 150 km
May 23, 1998 17 km SE of Mizque, Bolivia M4.6 20 km
Oct 6, 2017 41 km WSW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia M4.6 127 km
Jun 28, 2014 19 km NNE of Mairana, Bolivia M4.6 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 5.4 in Wettest
February 65°F (19°C) 4.6 in
March 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in
June 56°F (14°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
July 56°F (14°C) 0.1 in
August 60°F (15°C) 0.2 in
September 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
October 67°F (19°C) 1.1 in
November 67°F (20°C) 2.3 in Warmest
December 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in

Aiquile has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 56°F in June to 67°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Aiquile

Institution Type Founded Website
Carrera Licenciatura en Construcciones University - ,
Escuela El Obispado College - ,

Schools in Aiquile

32 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
U.E. Narciso Campero - - - -
UE Obispado de Aiquile - - - -
U.E. Jarka Mayu - - - -
UE Cumbre - - - -
U.E. Chago Kasa - - - -
U.E. San Silvestre - - - -
U.E. Guarayos - - - -
U.E. Marquilla - - - -
U.E. Pampas - - - -
U.E. Rumi Cancha - - - -
U.E. San Pedro - - - -
U.E. Salancachi - - - -
U.E. Calamina - - - -
U.E. Chiutara - - - -
U.E. El Cercado - - - -
U.E. 20 De Diciembre - - - -
U.E. Simón Bolívar - - - -
U.E. Faustino Suarez Arnez - - - -
U.E. Santa Ana - - - -
UE Rumi Corral Kasa - - - -
U.E. Aiquile E - - - -
U.E. Jose Miguel Lanza - - - -
U.E. Maria Jimenez De Castellon - - - -
U.E. Marcelo Quiroga Santa Cruz - - - -
U.E. Monseñor Jacinto Eccher - - - -
U.E. Chawar Mayu - - - -
Escuela de Charango Kewiña - - - -
U.E. Colegio Simón Rodriguez - - - -
U.E. Manuel de Ugarte - - - -
U.E. San Adalberto Fe y Alegría - - - -
U.E. Santa Martha - - - -
Centro Educación Integral Consipe Aiquile - - - -
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Museums in Aiquile

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo del Charango y Arqueología Regional

Farmers Markets in Aiquile

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central
Mercado Villa Guadalupe
Playa Benito Jaldín

Hotels in Aiquile

12 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alojamiento El Rey
Hostal Plaza
Hotel Aiquile
Hotel Campero
Hotel Filigrana
Hotel Isola
Hotel Meteorito
Hotel Rosita
Hotel San Pablo
Hotel Santa Ana
Los Ángeles
Quinta del Sur

Restaurants in Aiquile

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Los Escudos
Mercado Central
Restaurant Maya
Restaurant Rancho Grande
Restaurante Challwas

Cafes in Aiquile

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Cardona
La Aiquileñita
La Casa del Cafecito

Theatres in Aiquile

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Parque

Monuments in Aiquile

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monumento al Charango

Train Stations in Aiquile

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aiquile

Bus Stations in Aiquile

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Parada a Quiroga, Zamora, Puente Arce

Gas Stations in Aiquile

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Servicio Aiquile
Estación de Servicio Campero

Banks in Aiquile

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco EcoFuturo
Banco Prodem

Stadiums & Teams in Aiquile

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Airports Near Aiquile

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aiquile Airport-Small Airport
Comarapa Airport-Small Airport
Mizque Airport-Small Airport
Morro Vermelho Airstrip-Small Airport
Pepinalito Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Aiquile

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catedral de San Pedro

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/La_Paz
Elevation
2,258 m (7,408 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 Aiquile

What is the population of Aiquile?

Aiquile has a population of 8,224 residents and is located in Bolivia. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 1,228.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Aiquile?

Aiquile enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.6 inches.

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