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Batallas, Bolivia

La Paz Department · Bolivia

Batallas is a small town in La Paz Department, Bolivia with a population of 2,597. Elevation: 12,628 ft (3,849 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,597 Population 5/sq mi density
12,628 ft Elevation 3,849 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
30.5 in Annual Rain
America / La Paz Timezone

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About Batallas

Batallas is a location in the La Paz Department in Bolivia. It is the seat of the Batallas Municipality, one of the four municipalities of the Los Andes Province.

People

Population2,597
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain30.5 in/yr
Sunny Days361/yr
Elevation12,628 ft (3,849 m)
Population2,597
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation12,628 ft (3,849 m)
Coordinates-16.3000°, -68.5333°
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz
Country🇧🇴 Bolivia
State / ProvinceLa Paz Department
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation30.5 inches (775 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.5 inches (16 cm)

About Batallas

Batallas is a small town in Bolivia (La Paz Department) with a population of 2,597. The city sits at an elevation of 12,628 feet (3,849 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.5 inches. The timezone is America/La_Paz.

Batallas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 361 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 30.5 inches. The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,628 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average46.8°F
13% below Bolivia avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,628 ft (3,849 m)
Area550.3 sq mi (1,425.2 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-16.3000°N, 68.5333°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.5"
20% below Bolivia avg
Snowfall 6.5"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.91"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

214 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 M5.9 116 km
Jun 8, 2011 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.9 136 km
Dec 2, 1991 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M5.8 94 km
May 1, 1993 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.4 109 km
Mar 22, 2010 7 km WNW of Juli, Peru M5.3 106 km
May 25, 2013 18 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.3 118 km
Jun 29, 2013 23 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.3 112 km
Mar 25, 2000 3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru M5.3 108 km
Dec 22, 1995 26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia M5.3 85 km
Sep 29, 2012 58 km SE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.1 135 km
Feb 4, 2007 73 km S of Desaguadero, Peru M5.1 120 km
Jan 10, 1995 23 km W of Desaguadero, Peru M5.1 82 km
May 8, 2001 77 km WNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia M5.0 144 km
Apr 10, 2024 60 km W of Patacamaya, Bolivia M5.0 107 km
Apr 3, 2016 4 km NNE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M4.9 132 km
May 10, 1990 5 km S of Juli, Peru M4.9 98 km
Jul 14, 2011 29 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M4.9 99 km
Feb 6, 1994 26 km S of Desaguadero, Peru M4.9 74 km
Jan 9, 1994 23 km SE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M4.9 132 km
Jun 2, 2020 80 km SE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M4.9 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 5.9 in Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 4.9 in
March 49°F (10°C) 3.5 in
April 47°F (9°C) 1.7 in
May 44°F (7°C) 0.8 in
June 41°F (5°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
July 45°F (7°C) 0.3 in
August 42°F (6°C) 0.4 in
September 46°F (8°C) 1.6 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.8 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
December 50°F (10°C) 4.9 in Warmest

Batallas has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 41°F in June to 50°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.9") and June the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Batallas

43 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
UE Huayrocondo - - - -
U.E. Batallas - - - -
U.E. Jordan Suriquiña - - - -
U.E. Nazareth de Peña - - - -
U.E. Manantial - - - -
U.E. Julian Tupac Katari - - - -
UE Calasaya - - - -
U.E. Pariri - - - -
U.E. Villa Asuncion de Caluyo - - - -
U.E. Khanapata - - - -
UE Chijipata Alta - - - -
U.E. Chirapaca - - - -
Unidad Educatica Dr. Bautista Saavedra en costrjuccion - - - -
UE Esquivel - - - -
UE Oquetiti - - - -
U.E. Cullucachi II - - - -
U.E. Cullucachi I - - - -
Colegio Coronel Angel Avendaño Herrera - - - -
U.E. Comunidad Cutusuma - - - -
Unidad Educativa Belen Yayes - - - -
UE Chiarpata - - - -
Vieja Escuela Chiarpata - - - -
U.E. San Calixto - - - -
UE Suriquiña - - - -
U.E. Calama de Belen Yayes - - - -
U.E. 1ro de Mayo de Chijipata Baja - - - -
UE Villa Acia - - - -
U.E. Genoveva Rios - - - -
U.E. España - - - -
U.E. Karhuiza - - - -
UE Igachi - - - -
U.E. Huancane - - - -
U.E. Pajcha Peñas - - - -
U.E. Libertador Simon Bolivar - - - -
U.E. Isquillani - - - -
U.E. Chijipata Alta - - - -
U.E. Agua Rica - - - -
U.E. Boliviano Cubano - - - -
UE Eduardo Abaroa De Catacora - - - -
U.E. 2 De Agosto - - - -
U.E. Pariri - - - -
UE Franz Tamayo De Yaurichambi - - - -
UE Oscar Alfaro - - - -
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Radio Stations near Batallas

23 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Cumbia 90s 90s, bailable MP3 128 kbps
Fides La Paz noticias MP3 96 kbps
ATB Radio noticias AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Constelación - MP3
Radio Monumental Bolivia deporte, música AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Chacaltaya - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fides La Paz noticias MP3 96 kbps
Radio Gigante Bolivia cumbia, folklore MP3 128 kbps
esLatino Radio entretenimiento, farándula AAC+ 128 kbps
El Derribador Radio fútbol, música MP3 96 kbps
Melodía actualidad, entretenimiento AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Oldies - Red Uyuni clásicos, música MP3 128 kbps
Fm La Paz 96.7 música, noticias MP3 128 kbps
Radio San Gabriel AM 620 KHz cultura, información MP3 128 kbps
Estelar Fm entretenimiento, fútbol AAC 48 kbps
Radio Qhana FM98.5 - MP3 128 kbps
la patria - AAC 224 kbps
Radio GAM Viacha entretenimiento, música MP3 128 kbps
Radio San Gabriel cultura, educación AAC+ 128 kbps
ATB RADIO noticias AAC+ 64 kbps
Stereo97 alternativo, música AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Wiracocha - MP3
Radio Supermix información, musica AAC

Museums in Batallas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kon-Tiki Oceanic Boats
Museo Isla Suriqui
Museo Pariti
Museo Pata Patani
Museo Pata Patani

Farmers Markets in Batallas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Plaza: Mercado Ferial de Cumaná
Puestos de comida

Hotels in Batallas

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Las Balsas

Restaurants in Batallas

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pension 8 de Diciembre
Pension Batallas
Pollería
Restaurante y hospedaje (Refigio del Sol)

Monuments in Batallas

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Juan Jose Perez

Clinics in Batallas

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Cumaná

Gas Stations in Batallas

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ES Batallas Srl

Banks in Batallas

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco FIE
Banco Union

Stadiums & Teams in Batallas

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Batallas

3 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Batallas

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Católica de Batallas
Iglesia de Huancane
Iglesia Dios Boliviana
iglesia evangelica
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/La_Paz
Elevation
3,849 m (12,629 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 Batallas

What is the population of Batallas?

Batallas has a population of 2,597 residents and is located in Bolivia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 550.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Batallas?

Batallas has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 361 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.5 inches, with 6.5 inches of snow.

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