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Camargo, Bolivia

Chuquisaca Department · Bolivia

Camargo is a small town in Chuquisaca Department, Bolivia with a population of 4,715. Elevation: 7,913 ft (2,412 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

4,715 Population 5/sq mi density
7,913 ft Elevation 2,412 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
16.5 in Annual Rain
America / La Paz Timezone

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About Camargo

Camargo

Camargo is a small town in the Chuquisaca Department of Bolivia in the South American Andes.

People

Population4,715
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain16.5 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation7,913 ft (2,412 m)
Population4,715
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation7,913 ft (2,412 m)
Coordinates-20.6406°, -65.2089°
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz
Country🇧🇴 Bolivia
State / ProvinceChuquisaca Department
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation16.5 inches (419 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Camargo

Camargo is a small town in Bolivia (Chuquisaca Department) with a population of 4,715. The city sits at an elevation of 7,913 feet (2,412 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.5 inches. The timezone is America/La_Paz.

Camargo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 306 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 16.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,913 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average56.5°F
5% above Bolivia avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,913 ft (2,412 m)
Area1,003.6 sq mi (2,599.4 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-20.6406°N, 65.2089°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.5"
57% below Bolivia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.58"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

50 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.1 on May 9, 2025.

Mar 17, 2004 38 km NNE of Tupiza, Bolivia M6.1 66 km
Jul 27, 2003 56 km N of Camargo, Bolivia M6.0 56 km
Apr 13, 2016 26 km W of Atocha, Bolivia M5.3 136 km
Jan 7, 2011 42 km NE of Villazón, Bolivia M5.1 128 km
Apr 27, 2011 52 km WSW of Potosí, Bolivia M4.8 145 km
Mar 11, 2005 8 km E of Atocha, Bolivia M4.7 102 km
Apr 20, 1994 24 km SE of Santa Bárbara, Bolivia M4.7 89 km
Feb 3, 2024 26 km NNW of Tupiza, Bolivia M4.6 87 km
Aug 18, 1997 23 km SW of Atocha, Bolivia M4.6 130 km
May 13, 1993 15 km SW of Tupiza, Bolivia M4.6 119 km
Aug 12, 2019 69 km WSW of Monteagudo, Bolivia M4.6 92 km
Nov 27, 1997 38 km ESE of Uyuni, Bolivia M4.5 133 km
Feb 18, 2006 38 km NE of Uyuni, Bolivia M4.5 144 km
Apr 13, 2012 47 km SSW of Atocha, Bolivia M4.5 147 km
Mar 31, 1992 35 km N of Camargo, Bolivia M4.5 35 km
Feb 13, 2017 29 km N of Villazón, Bolivia M4.4 136 km
Aug 14, 2016 41 km W of Monteagudo, Bolivia M4.4 125 km
May 7, 2019 33 km NE of Uyuni, Bolivia M4.4 148 km
Aug 10, 2005 Potosi-Chuquisaca border region, Bolivia M4.4 39 km
Aug 19, 2016 40 km W of Atocha, Bolivia M4.4 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Jatun Mundo Quri Warani (164 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Jatun Mundo Quri Warani Lava dome(s) 5,438 m (17,841 ft) Unknown 164 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in Wettest
February 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
March 60°F (15°C) 2.4 in
April 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in
May 53°F (12°C) 0.1 in
June 49°F (9°C) 0.1 in Coldest
July 49°F (9°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 52°F (11°C) 0.1 in
September 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in
November 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
December 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in Warmest

Camargo has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 49°F in June to 61°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Camargo

Institution Type Founded Website
Instituto Tecnologico Superior Los Cintis College

Schools in Camargo

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
UE Mollini
U.E. Thota
U.E. Papagayo
U.E. Colegio Nocturno 25 de Mayo
U.E. Colegio Nacional Mixto 3 de Abril
U.E. José Vicente Camargo
U.E. 12 de Abril
U.E. La Plateada
U.E. San Pedro
U.E. Usfapampa
U.E. El Porvenir
U.E. Malcastaca
U.E. Patapampa
U.E. Bolivia (Secundaria)
U.E. Bolivia (Primaria)
U.E. Internado Camargo
UE Mollini
U.E. El Puron
U.E. El Churo
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Museums in Camargo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hacienda El Patronato - La Casa Grande
Hacienda San Pedro

Farmers Markets in Camargo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Frutas

Hotels in Camargo

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa de Campo La Quimera
Cruz Huasa
Hostal de la Concepcion de la Palca Chica
Hostal Plaza
La Compañía Alta
Romay

Restaurants in Camargo

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Cabaña

Monuments in Camargo

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

José Vicente Camargo

Bus Stations in Camargo

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal Interdepartamental Camargo
Terminal Interprovincial

Gas Stations in Camargo

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EE.SS. Cinti

Banks in Camargo

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Fie

Stadiums & Teams in Camargo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Camargo

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Culpina AirportSmall Airport
Tupiza-Mochará AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Camargo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Adventista Central Camargo

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/La_Paz

🇧🇴 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 Camargo

What is the population of Camargo?

Camargo has a population of 4,715 residents and is located in Bolivia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 1,003.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Camargo?

Camargo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.5 inches.

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