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Caranavi, Bolivia

La Paz Department · Bolivia

Caranavi is a mid-size city in La Paz Department, Bolivia with a population of 45,747. Elevation: 3,235 ft (986 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

45,747 Population 71/sq mi density
3,235 ft Elevation 986 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
57.6 in Annual Rain
America / La Paz Timezone

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About Caranavi

Caranavi

Caranavi is the capital of the Caranavi Province in the Yungas region of Bolivia.

People

Population45,747
Density71/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain57.6 in/yr
Sunny Days231/yr
Elevation3,235 ft (986 m)
Population45,747
Population Density71 / sq mi
Elevation3,235 ft (986 m)
Coordinates-15.8340°, -67.5659°
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz
Country🇧🇴 Bolivia
State / ProvinceLa Paz Department
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation57.6 inches (1,464 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Caranavi

Caranavi is a mid-size city in Bolivia (La Paz Department) with a population of 45,747. The city sits at an elevation of 3,235 feet (986 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.6 inches. The timezone is America/La_Paz.

Climate in Caranavi

Caranavi has an average annual temperature of 19.4°C (67°F). The hottest month is Oct (21.7°C), the coldest is Jul (17.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1003 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.8°C / 68°F 14.3° / 26.3° 158.0
Feb 19.4°C / 67°F 14.3° / 25.5° 170.6
Mar 19.4°C / 67°F 14.3° / 25.4° 119.3
Apr 19°C / 66°F 13.2° / 25.3° 69.8
May 18.2°C / 65°F 11° / 25.2° 36.0
Jun 17.6°C / 64°F 10° / 25.1° 51.8
Jul 17.5°C / 64°F 10.4° / 25.5° 25.8
Aug 18.6°C / 66°F 9.5° / 27.9° 20.5
Sep 20.8°C / 69°F 13.3° / 30.4° 31.7
Oct 21.7°C / 71°F 14° / 30.8° 55.9
Nov 21.2°C / 70°F 13.9° / 30.6° 108.2
Dec 20.1°C / 68°F 15° / 27.3° 155.3
Caranavi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,235 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average71.4°F
32% above Bolivia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days231 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,235 ft (986 m)
Area648.9 sq mi (1,680.6 km²)
Population Density71/sq mi
Coordinates-15.8340°N, 67.5659°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.6"
52% above Bolivia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 8.90"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 17, 2016.

Mar 27, 2008 8 km E of Tiahuanaco, Bolivia M4.6 135 km
Mar 17, 2016 14 km WNW of Sorata, Bolivia M4.2 130 km
Oct 24, 2002 26 km ENE of Huarina, Bolivia M3.6 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 8.4 in
February 73°F (23°C) 8.5 in
March 73°F (23°C) 6.7 in
April 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
May 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
July 67°F (20°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.5 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
October 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
November 74°F (23°C) 5.5 in Warmest
December 73°F (23°C) 8.9 in Wettest

Caranavi has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 67°F in July to 74°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.9") and July the driest (1.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Caranavi

Institution Type Founded Website
E.S.F.M. Simón Bolívar U.A. Caranavi College
Universidad Mayor de San Andres - Sede Caranavi University
UPEA Sede Caranavi College

Schools in Caranavi

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
U.E. Adventista Caranavi
U.E. San Silverio
U.E. Republica Bolivariana de Venezuela
U.E. Villa Rosario
U.E. Illimani Los Andes
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Farmers Markets in Caranavi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
en construccion
Mercado Central

Hotels in Caranavi

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Cabañas EmyMar
Hotel Elys
Hotel Landivar
Hotel Wara
Jatata Inn
La Mansión

Restaurants in Caranavi

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Majaz
Recreo Familiar El Tio Juan
Recreo Familiar Los Brindys
Restaurante MAJAZ
Restaurante Mirador Parrilla 82
Restaurante Selva Maria

Cafes in Caranavi

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafè AYMARITA
Cafe Geisha
Natural Coffee

Bus Stations in Caranavi

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BO #1053185193
Terminal de Buses Caranavi

Gas Stations in Caranavi

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EE.SS. Alvapetrol
EE.SS. Carrasco
EE.SS. Flor de Caña
ES Adaluz Petrol

Banks in Caranavi

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agente BCP Caranavi
Banco Ecofuturo
Banco Fie
Banco Prodem

Stadiums & Teams in Caranavi

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Airports Near Caranavi

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Alto International AirportLPBLarge Airport
Caranavi AirportSmall Airport
Covendo AirportSmall Airport
Laja AirportSmall Airport
Santa Ana De Huachi AirportSmall Airport
Teoponte AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Caranavi

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Evangelica Santidad a Jehova Los Cuaqueros
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/La_Paz
Elevation
608 m (1,995 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 Caranavi

What is the population of Caranavi?

Caranavi has a population of 45,747 residents and is located in Bolivia. The population density is 71 people per square mile, spread across 648.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Caranavi?

Caranavi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.6 inches.

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