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Capinota, Bolivia

Cochabamba · Bolivia

Capinota is a small city in Cochabamba, Bolivia with a population of 5,157. Elevation: 7,858 ft (2,395 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,157 Population 20/sq mi density
7,858 ft Elevation 2,395 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
45.9 in Annual Rain
America / La Paz Timezone

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About Capinota

Capinota is a small town in the Bolivian Department of Cochabamba and capital of the Capinota Province.

People

Population5,157
Density20/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain45.9 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation7,858 ft (2,395 m)
Population5,157
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation7,858 ft (2,395 m)
Coordinates-17.7111°, -66.2608°
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz
Country🇧🇴 Bolivia
State / ProvinceCochabamba
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation45.9 inches (1,165 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Capinota

Capinota is a small city in Bolivia (Cochabamba) with a population of 5,157. The city sits at an elevation of 7,858 feet (2,395 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.9 inches. The timezone is America/La_Paz.

Climate in Capinota

Capinota has an average annual temperature of 18.3°C (65°F). The hottest month is Nov (20.8°C), the coldest is Jun (15°C). Average annual precipitation is 504 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.5°C / 67°F 13° / 26° 145.6
Feb 19.3°C / 67°F 12.8° / 25.8° 99.9
Mar 19.4°C / 67°F 11.9° / 26.8° 81.5
Apr 18.6°C / 65°F 9.6° / 27.5° 13.1
May 16.6°C / 62°F 5.9° / 27.4° 2.7
Jun 15°C / 59°F 3.5° / 26.5° 1.1
Jul 15°C / 59°F 3.7° / 26.3° 2.0
Aug 16.6°C / 62°F 5.6° / 27.5° 2.8
Sep 18.3°C / 65°F 8.5° / 28.1° 7.7
Oct 20°C / 68°F 11.1° / 28.9° 24.5
Nov 20.8°C / 69°F 12.4° / 29.2° 41.5
Dec 20.3°C / 69°F 13° / 27.6° 81.9
Capinota enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 45.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,858 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above Bolivia avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,858 ft (2,395 m)
Area257.4 sq mi (666.7 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates-17.7111°N, 66.2608°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"
21% above Bolivia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.34"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

93 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 88 km
Mar 15, 2019 31 km SSE of Tarata, Bolivia M6.3 42 km
Jul 4, 2001 41 km NNE of Colomi, Bolivia M6.2 98 km
May 22, 1998 21 km ESE of Mizque, Bolivia M5.6 122 km
May 29, 1998 8 km WSW of Totora, Bolivia M5.4 105 km
May 26, 1998 13 km NNW of Mizque, Bolivia M5.4 95 km
Mar 1, 1998 45 km NNE of Colquechaca, Bolivia M5.3 77 km
May 22, 1998 Potosi-Chuquisaca border region, Bolivia M5.3 57 km
Jun 13, 2010 35 km NE of Machacamarca, Bolivia M5.0 61 km
May 26, 2023 Oruro-Potosi border region, Bolivia M4.9 133 km
Mar 7, 2023 38 km ENE of Colomi, Bolivia M4.9 95 km
May 22, 1998 26 km W of Mizque, Bolivia M4.8 75 km
Jul 2, 1998 10 km ESE of Totora, Bolivia M4.8 123 km
May 6, 2024 20 km SSE of Chimoré, Bolivia M4.8 139 km
Aug 31, 2001 12 km ENE of Totoral, Bolivia M4.7 99 km
Aug 10, 2004 16 km NE of Huanuni, Bolivia M4.7 72 km
Aug 8, 1995 19 km SSW of Llallagua, Bolivia M4.6 106 km
Apr 18, 2010 23 km ESE of Mizque, Bolivia M4.6 124 km
Jul 7, 2013 15 km E of Arani, Bolivia M4.6 69 km
May 23, 1998 17 km SE of Mizque, Bolivia M4.6 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 6.3 in Wettest
February 63°F (17°C) 5.0 in
March 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in
May 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in
June 54°F (12°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
July 55°F (13°C) 0.2 in
August 58°F (14°C) 0.3 in
September 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.4 in
November 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in Warmest
December 65°F (18°C) 4.6 in

Capinota has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 54°F in June to 66°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and June the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Capinota

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
U.E. Playa Ancha - - - -
U.E. Oscar Unzaga de la Vega - - - -
U.E. Machaj Marca - - - -
U.E. Salto - - - -
U.E. Ucuchi - - - -
UE Tipani - - - -
U.E. Corata Norte - - - -
U.E. Rodolfo Montaño Valderrama - - - -
U.E. Maria Antonia Bandres - - - -
U.E. Alfredo Jacobs - - - -
U.E. Sajpaya - - - -
U.E. Sarco Kucho - - - -
U.E. Marcavi - - - -
U.E. Corral Mayu - - - -
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Radio Stations near Capinota

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ZoyTV RADIO - MP3 128 kbps
Eres Radio 98.5 FM 80s, 90s MP3 128 kbps
Clásica 100.3 Cochabamba cochabamba, latin music AAC+ 128 kbps
El Fin del Silencio hardcore, hiphop MP3 192 kbps
Radio Ritmo 97.3 FM 80s, 90s AAC 128 kbps
Diana D 102.1 FM 2000s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fides Cochabamba 94.9 FM clasicos, clásicos en español MP3 96 kbps
Quechua FM baladas en español, ballads MP3
Radio Fides Cochabamba música, noticias MP3 96 kbps
Radio Fides Cbba fides MP3 96 kbps
Radio San Rafael 92.5 FM ballads, cumbia AAC 48 kbps

Museums in Capinota

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Chichería Museo
Museo de las Esculturas Jerusalen

Farmers Markets in Capinota

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Artesanías
Mercado Central de Ferias Santiváñez
Mercado Central de Tarata
Mercado P'halta Orko
Mercado Suticollo
MErcado Villa Sajama

Clinics in Capinota

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clínica de Salud Asunción

Banks in Capinota

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Prodem
Banco Union

Stadiums & Teams in Capinota

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Airports Near Capinota

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jorge Wilsterman International AirportCBBLarge Airport
Arampampa Airport-Small Airport
Estalsa Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/La_Paz
Elevation
2,403 m (7,884 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 Capinota

What is the population of Capinota?

Capinota has a population of 5,157 residents and is located in Bolivia. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 257.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Capinota?

Capinota enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.9 inches.

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