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Copacabana, Bolivia

La Paz Department · Bolivia

Copacabana is a small city in La Paz Department, Bolivia with a population of 6,000. Elevation: 12,720 ft (3,877 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,000 Population 45/sq mi density
12,720 ft Elevation 3,877 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
35.6 in Annual Rain
America / La Paz Timezone

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About Copacabana

Copacabana

Copacabana is the main Bolivian town on the shore of Lake Titicaca. The town has a large 17th-century shrine, the Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana, dedicated to Our Lady of Copacabana, the patron saint of Bolivia. The town is a tourism destination in Bolivia. It is also known for its trout and quaint atmosphere. Built between Mount Calvario and Mount Niño Calvario, the town has approximately 6,000 inhabitants. Copacabana's religious celebrations, cultural heritage and traditional festivals are well known throughout Bolivia. Boats leave for Isla del Sol, the sacred Inca island, from Copacabana. Copacabana is served by Copacabana Airport.

People

Population6,000
Density45/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain35.6 in/yr
Sunny Days363/yr
Elevation12,720 ft (3,877 m)
Population6,000
Population Density45 / sq mi
Elevation12,720 ft (3,877 m)
Coordinates-16.1699°, -69.0792°
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz
Country🇧🇴 Bolivia
State / ProvinceLa Paz Department
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation35.6 inches (904 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.7 inches (7 cm)

About Copacabana

Copacabana is a small city in Bolivia (La Paz Department) with a population of 6,000. The city sits at an elevation of 12,720 feet (3,877 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.6 inches. The timezone is America/La_Paz.

Copacabana experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 363 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 35.6 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,720 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below Bolivia avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days363 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,720 ft (3,877 m)
Area51.7 sq mi (133.8 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates-16.1699°N, 69.0792°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.6"
6% below Bolivia avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

328 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 9, 2025.

Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 73 km
Jun 8, 2011 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.9 112 km
Dec 2, 1991 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M5.8 40 km
Jul 12, 2024 67 km E of Tarata, Peru M5.6 138 km
Aug 6, 2005 59 km ENE of Tarata, Peru M5.4 139 km
May 1, 1993 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.4 58 km
Jun 29, 2013 23 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.3 62 km
May 25, 2013 18 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.3 81 km
Mar 25, 2000 3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru M5.3 48 km
Dec 22, 1995 26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia M5.3 42 km
Mar 22, 2010 7 km WNW of Juli, Peru M5.3 47 km
Feb 24, 2002 53 km E of Chojata, Peru M5.3 128 km
Feb 2, 2006 29 km ENE of Chuquitira, Peru M5.3 134 km
May 7, 1996 5 km E of Caminaca, Peru M5.2 138 km
Aug 12, 2001 27 km W of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.2 113 km
Sep 29, 2012 58 km SE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.1 118 km
Feb 4, 2007 73 km S of Desaguadero, Peru M5.1 118 km
Jan 10, 1995 23 km W of Desaguadero, Peru M5.1 45 km
Mar 3, 2022 28 km NE of Pujocucho, Peru M5.1 146 km
Jun 30, 2022 26 km ENE of Pujocucho, Peru M5.1 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (164 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 164 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 168 km
Tacora Stratovolcano(es) 5,980 m (19,619 ft) Unknown 187 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 7.2 in Wettest
February 51°F (10°C) 6.3 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
May 47°F (8°C) 1.5 in
June 44°F (7°C) 0.4 in Coldest
July 48°F (9°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 46°F (8°C) 0.8 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
November 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in Warmest
December 51°F (11°C) 5.5 in

Copacabana has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 44°F in June to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (0.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Copacabana

Institution Type Founded Website
Centro de Formacion Informatica College - Visit →

Schools in Copacabana

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela 6 de Agosto - - - -
Escuela Coronel Felix Rojas Tejada - - - -
Unidad Educativa Kinder Litoral - - - -
Kasani - - - -
U.E. Huayra Sucupa - - - -
U. E. Kinder Litoral - - - -
Colegio Particular Británico - - - -
UE Sahuiña - - - -
U.E. Santa Ana - - - -
Colegio Coronel Felix Rojas Tejada - - - -
Colegio Copacabana - - - -
U.E. Comunidad Viluyo - - - -
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Radio Stations near Copacabana

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Copacabana

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
CIAC Regional Arqueológico
Museo de Oro de Challapampa
Museo del Poncho

Farmers Markets in Copacabana

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Miguel Grau
Mercado Modelo Copacabana
Mercado Popular

Hotels in Copacabana

53 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aldea Del Inca
Alojamiento Kotha Kahuaña
AlojamientoSan José
Brisas del Titicaca
Ecolodge Copacabana
Garden In Hostal
Hostal 6 de Agosto
Hostal Andino
Hostal Center
Hostal Colonial
Hostal Elida
Hostal Estrella Del Lago
Hostal Florencia
Hostal Intikala
Hostal La Luna
Hostal Las Balsas
Hostal Las Kantutas
Hostal Leyenda
Hostal Los Andes
Hostal Luis
Hostal Luis
Hostal Luis ubicación incorrecta - wrong place
Hostal Luz Yhobimar
Hostal Pacha
Hostal Piedra Andina
Hostal Puerto Alegre
Hostal Salome
Hostal Solspicio
Hostal Wara
Hostal Wida
Hostel La Academia
Hotel Ambar
Hotel Ambasador
Hotel Chasqui del Sol
Hotel Gloria
Hotel Gloria Prefectural
Hotel Mirador
Hotel Perla del Lago
Hotel Rosario
Hotel Suma Samawi
Hotel Utama
Hotel Wendi Mar
Kusi
La Cúpula
Las Olas
Legui's
Mia Posada
Onkel Inn
Paraíso del Lago
Residencial Nelly
Residencial Sucre
Totoro Casa Hotel
Treasure to the lake

Restaurants in Copacabana

47 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

A La Romana
Ajayu
Alax Pacha Resto Bar
Avaroa
café bistrot
Caldos de Cardan
Casa Matriz
Challa Pampa
Coffe Bar Taipi Uta
Costazul
El Castillo
El Fogon de la Cabaña
El Inca
Floating Restaurant
Floating Trout Restaurants
Gourmet ALI
Jardín Del Inca
Juyra
Kala Kota
Kiosco12 aries
Km Zero Resto Bar
La Choza
La Cúpula
La Fortelaza del sabord
La Orilla
Misky Wasi
Nimbo
Pizza Italiana
pollos imperial
Quechua's
Ramos
Restaurant Aransaya
Restaurant Bambú
Restaurant Totara
Restaurant Winay Marka
Restaurante Brihana
Restaurante Sucre
Restaurante Taypi Kala
Restaurante Turístico Gran Jardín
Rojayju
Salteñeria El Tigre
Snack 6 de Agosto
Snack Churrascaria
Sujna Wasi
Trattoria Sapori d' Italia
Trout restaurants
Wi'naya

Cafes in Copacabana

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Baguette About It
Café Restaurante Kurmi del Titicaca
Coffee Shop Copacabana
El Condor and the Eagle Cafe
El Cóndor & The Eagle Café
Mambo Café
Pit Stop

Monuments in Copacabana

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Inca
Pachataka

Bus Stations in Copacabana

6 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bus a La Paz
Colectivos to Yampupata
Minibus a La Paz
Terminal de Buses de Copacabana
Trans Titicaca Bus
Transzela

Gas Stations in Copacabana

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EE.SS. Copacabana
ES V. Copacabana

Banks in Copacabana

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Fie
Banco Unión
Ecofuturo
Pro Mujer
Prodem

Stadiums & Teams in Copacabana

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Copacabana

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Copacabana Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Copacabana

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correos de Bolivia

Churches & Religious Organizations in Copacabana

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Copacabana
Boca del Sapo
Capilla de Velas
Capilla del Señor de la Cruz de Colquepata
Capilla San Pedro
Capilla Virgen de la Natividad
Gruta de Lourdes (Gruta de Fatimá)
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
Pastoral Social

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/La_Paz
Elevation
3,841 m (12,602 ft)
Area
133.8 km² (51.6 mi²)

🇧🇴 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 Copacabana

What is the population of Copacabana?

Copacabana has a population of 6,000 residents and is located in Bolivia. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 51.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Copacabana?

Copacabana has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 363 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.6 inches, with 2.7 inches of snow.

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