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Ascensión, Bolivia

Santa Cruz Department · Bolivia

Ascensión is a small city in Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia with a population of 14,429. Elevation: 650 ft (198 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

14,429 Population 2/sq mi density
650 ft Elevation 198 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
46.5 in Annual Rain
America / La Paz Timezone

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About Ascensión

Ascensión

Ascensión is one of the 67 municipalities of Chihuahua, in northern Mexico, along the border with the United States. The city of Ascensión, Chihuahua, is the municipal seat. The municipality covers an area of 11,000.1 km2 (4,247.2 sq mi).

People

Population14,429
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain46.5 in/yr
Sunny Days252/yr
Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Population14,429
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Coordinates-15.7000°, -63.0833°
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz
Country🇧🇴 Bolivia
State / ProvinceSanta Cruz Department
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation46.5 inches (1,182 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ascensión

Ascensión is a small city in Bolivia (Santa Cruz Department) with a population of 14,429. The city sits at an elevation of 650 feet (198 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.5 inches. The timezone is America/La_Paz.

Climate in Ascensión

Ascensión has an average annual temperature of 25.4°C (78°F). The hottest month is Nov (27.6°C), the coldest is Jul (22.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1333 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.8°C / 80°F 22.5° / 31.1° 221.5
Feb 26.3°C / 79°F 22.1° / 30.5° 214.2
Mar 26.3°C / 79°F 21.6° / 31° 162.5
Apr 25.2°C / 77°F 19.7° / 30.6° 83.2
May 23.2°C / 74°F 18.1° / 28.4° 77.3
Jun 22.6°C / 73°F 17.2° / 28° 44.5
Jul 22.2°C / 72°F 16° / 28.4° 25.0
Aug 24°C / 75°F 16.9° / 31.2° 16.1
Sep 26.3°C / 79°F 19.6° / 33° 31.4
Oct 27.4°C / 81°F 21.9° / 33° 108.9
Nov 27.6°C / 82°F 22.6° / 32.6° 149.1
Dec 27°C / 81°F 22.6° / 31.3° 199.6
Ascensión has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 650 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above Bolivia avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Area6,653.9 sq mi (17,233.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-15.7000°N, 63.0833°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.5"
22% above Bolivia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.60"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 27, 2022.

Feb 27, 2022 Beni, Bolivia M4.3 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 7.6 in Wettest
February 80°F (27°C) 6.8 in
March 80°F (27°C) 5.8 in
April 78°F (26°C) 2.3 in
May 76°F (24°C) 2.4 in
June 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in Coldest
July 74°F (23°C) 1.1 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in
September 79°F (26°C) 1.7 in
October 82°F (28°C) 3.4 in Warmest
November 81°F (27°C) 5.7 in
December 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in

Ascensión has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in June to 82°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.6") and July the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Ascensión

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
U.E. Niño Jesús I y II - - - -
U.E Jose Cors - - - -
U.E. Maria de los Angeles - - - -
U.E. Maria Ines - - - -
U.E. Santa Ana el Cruce - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Ascensión

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feria Nueva
Feria Nueva
Feria Nueva
Mercado Campesino
Mercado Campesino
Mercado Central
Mercado Nuevo 1ro de Mayo

Stadiums & Teams in Ascensión

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ascensión

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ascención de Guarayos AirportASCSmall Airport
San Javier AirportSJVSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ascensión

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Casa de Oración
Iglesia Evangélica Mundial Ebenezer
Parroquia de Urubicha

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/La_Paz
Elevation
252 m (827 ft)
Website
guarayos.gob.bo/

🇧🇴 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 Ascensión

What is the population of Ascensión?

Ascensión has a population of 14,429 residents and is located in Bolivia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 6,653.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ascensión?

Ascensión has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.5 inches.

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