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Cruz de Machacamarca, Bolivia

Oruro · Bolivia

Cruz de Machacamarca is a small town in Oruro, Bolivia with a population of 0. Elevation: 12,224 ft (3,726 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,224 ft Elevation 3,726 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
15.0 in Annual Rain
America / La Paz Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain15.0 in/yr
Sunny Days363/yr
Elevation12,224 ft (3,726 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation12,224 ft (3,726 m)
Coordinates-18.8840°, -68.4199°
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz
Country🇧🇴 Bolivia
State / ProvinceOruro
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Annual Precipitation15.0 inches (381 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.2 inches (21 cm)

About Cruz de Machacamarca

Cruz de Machacamarca is a small town in Bolivia (Oruro) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 12,224 feet (3,726 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 39°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.0 inches. The timezone is America/La_Paz.

Cruz de Machacamarca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 39°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 15.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,224 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below Bolivia avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Sunny Days363 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,224 ft (3,726 m)
Area630.5 sq mi (1,633.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-18.8840°N, 68.4199°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.0"
61% below Bolivia avg
Snowfall 8.2"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.10"
Driest Month (May) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

917 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jun 13, 2005 102 km ENE of Iquique, Chile M7.8 147 km
Nov 30, 1999 127 km ESE of Arica, Chile M6.6 79 km
Jul 24, 2001 126 km NE of Iquique, Chile M6.4 108 km
Mar 23, 2015 94 km SW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia M6.4 98 km
Oct 10, 2017 58 km E of Arica, Chile M6.3 145 km
Jan 21, 2018 100 km ESE of Arica, Chile M6.3 108 km
Mar 6, 2011 68 km ESE of Palca, Peru M6.3 138 km
Mar 24, 2008 125 km E of Iquique, Chile M6.2 141 km
Apr 1, 1997 73 km SE of Palca, Peru M6.2 134 km
Apr 1, 1997 90 km SE of Palca, Peru M6.2 114 km
Apr 2, 2011 140 km ENE of Iquique, Chile M5.9 96 km
Apr 5, 2010 142 km ENE of Iquique, Chile M5.8 117 km
Jan 14, 2002 133 km NE of Iquique, Chile M5.8 102 km
Apr 16, 1992 164 km WNW of Colchani, Bolivia M5.8 125 km
Dec 23, 1992 148 km ENE of Iquique, Chile M5.7 106 km
Feb 25, 1990 76 km WSW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia M5.7 120 km
Sep 5, 2024 61 km WSW of Challapata, Bolivia M5.7 120 km
Sep 21, 1996 80 km W of Challapata, Bolivia M5.7 94 km
May 26, 2025 33 km S of Camiña, Chile M5.7 135 km
Feb 10, 1995 148 km ENE of Iquique, Chile M5.6 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Parinacota (110 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Parinacota Stratovolcano 6,336 m (20,787 ft) 290 110 km
Jayu Khota, Laguna Maar(s) 3,650 m (11,975 ft) Unknown 122 km
Taapaca Complex 5,860 m (19,226 ft) -320 143 km
Tacora Stratovolcano(es) 5,980 m (19,619 ft) Unknown 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 3.1 in Wettest
February 51°F (10°C) 2.4 in
March 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in
April 47°F (9°C) 0.2 in
May 43°F (6°C) 0.1 in
June 39°F (4°C) 0.1 in Coldest
July 39°F (4°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 41°F (5°C) 0.1 in
September 45°F (7°C) 0.3 in
October 47°F (9°C) 0.2 in
November 50°F (10°C) 0.6 in
December 51°F (11°C) 1.3 in Warmest

Cruz de Machacamarca has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 39°F in June to 51°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 9.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Cruz de Machacamarca

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
U.E. Sebastian Pagador de Pacariza - - - -
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Stadiums & Teams in Cruz de Machacamarca

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Airports Near Cruz de Machacamarca

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Turco Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cruz de Machacamarca

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Pacariza

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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What is the weather like in Cruz de Machacamarca?

Cruz de Machacamarca has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 39°F in July. The area receives 363 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.0 inches, with 8.2 inches of snow.

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