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Colquechaca, Bolivia
Potosí Department · Bolivia
Colquechaca is a small town in Potosí Department, Bolivia with a population of 1,706. Elevation: 13,681 ft (4,170 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Colquechaca
Colquechaca is a small town in Bolivia, capital of the Province of Chayanta in the northern region of the Department of Potosí. In 2009 it has an estimated population of 1,753. It is the highest city in Bolivia, at 4,170 meters above sea level, with residences up to 4,235 meters.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,706 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 13,681 ft (4,170 m) |
| Coordinates | -18.7003°, -66.0040° |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
| Country | 🇧🇴 Bolivia |
| State / Province | Potosí Department |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.6 inches (446 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Colquechaca
Colquechaca is a small town in Bolivia (Potosí Department) with a population of 1,706. The city sits at an elevation of 13,681 feet (4,170 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.6 inches. The timezone is America/La_Paz.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below Bolivia avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,681 ft (4,170 m) |
| Area | 477.9 sq mi (1,237.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -18.7003°N, 66.0040°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jatun Mundo Quri Warani (130 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jatun Mundo Quri Warani | Lava dome(s) | 5,438 m (17,841 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Jayu Khota, Laguna | Maar(s) | 3,650 m (11,975 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 47°F (9°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
Colquechaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 45°F in July to 57°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.1").
Schools in Colquechaca
27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UE Carlos Medinacelli | - | - | - | - |
| U.E. Yeojani | - | - | - | - |
| Karia | - | - | - | - |
| U.E. Vinaya | - | - | - | - |
| Tirina | - | - | - | - |
| U.E.Turahui | - | - | - | - |
| U.E. Santa Rosa de Achina | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Junin | - | - | - | - |
| U.E. Roberto Hinojosa | - | - | - | - |
| UE Marcelo Quiroga | - | - | - | - |
| U.E. Jachojo | - | - | - | - |
| U.E. Tupac Katari | - | - | - | - |
| U.E. Tupac Amaru de Chullpa Kasa | - | - | - | - |
| U.E. Pati Pati Topater | - | - | - | - |
| U.E. Sarka | - | - | - | - |
| UE Manco Kapac de Macha Calojsa | - | - | - | - |
| U.E. Bolivia de Lurucachi | - | - | - | - |
| U.E. Ingavi de Luceria | - | - | - | - |
| U.E. Bartolina Sisa de La Palca | - | - | - | - |
| U.E. Tcnl. Gualberto Villarroel de Pirhuani | - | - | - | - |
| UE Juana Azurdy de Padilla de San Lazaro | - | - | - | - |
| U.E. Junin de Rosario | - | - | - | - |
| U.E. Qayarani Mejillones 10 de Octubre | - | - | - | - |
| UE Ladislao Cabrera de Wilquercochi | - | - | - | - |
| U.E. Roberto Alvarado Daza | - | - | - | - |
| UE Cachuyo | - | - | - | - |
| UE Corojti | - | - | - | - |
Hotels in Colquechaca
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Colquechaca
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Colquechaca
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Juana Azurduy de Padilla Air Force Base | - | Medium Airport |
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What is the population of Colquechaca?
Colquechaca has a population of 1,706 residents and is located in Bolivia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 477.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Colquechaca?
Colquechaca has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.6 inches.