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Huanuni, Bolivia

Oruro · Bolivia

Huanuni is a small city in Oruro, Bolivia with a population of 15,492. Elevation: 13,002 ft (3,963 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

15,492 Population 35/sq mi density
13,002 ft Elevation 3,963 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
16.6 in Annual Rain
America / La Paz Timezone

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About Huanuni

Huanuni is a town in the department of Oruro, Bolivia.

People

Population15,492
Density35/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain16.6 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation13,002 ft (3,963 m)
Population15,492
Population Density35 / sq mi
Elevation13,002 ft (3,963 m)
Coordinates-18.2890°, -66.8358°
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz
Country🇧🇴 Bolivia
State / ProvinceOruro
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Annual Precipitation16.6 inches (421 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Huanuni

Huanuni is a small city in Bolivia (Oruro) with a population of 15,492. The city sits at an elevation of 13,002 feet (3,963 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 39°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.6 inches. The timezone is America/La_Paz.

Climate in Huanuni

Huanuni has an average annual temperature of 8.6°C (47°F). The hottest month is Dec (11.2°C), the coldest is Jun (4.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 476 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 10.6°C / 51°F 0.4° / 22° 63.8
Feb 10.2°C / 50°F 1.3° / 21.3° 84.9
Mar 9.9°C / 50°F 0.9° / 21° 45.9
Apr 8.9°C / 48°F -2.8° / 20.3° 15.2
May 6.5°C / 44°F -4.7° / 18.8° 3.7
Jun 4.6°C / 40°F -5.2° / 16.7° 124.7
Jul 5.2°C / 41°F -5.8° / 17.2° 1.8
Aug 6°C / 43°F -5.8° / 18.6° 1.7
Sep 8.8°C / 48°F -3.2° / 21.2° 12.6
Oct 10.3°C / 51°F -2.7° / 22.4° 17.0
Nov 11.2°C / 52°F -0.4° / 22.8° 32.6
Dec 11.2°C / 52°F 1.3° / 22.4° 71.9
Huanuni experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 306 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 16.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13,002 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below Bolivia avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13,002 ft (3,963 m)
Area448.2 sq mi (1,160.7 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates-18.2890°N, 66.8358°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.6"
56% below Bolivia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

135 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 22, 2025.

Oct 10, 1990 68 km SSE of Challapata, Bolivia M6.6 137 km
Mar 15, 2019 31 km SSE of Tarata, Bolivia M6.3 108 km
Sep 21, 1996 80 km W of Challapata, Bolivia M5.7 108 km
Sep 5, 2024 61 km WSW of Challapata, Bolivia M5.7 105 km
Jun 20, 1992 29 km SSE of Challapata, Bolivia M5.3 98 km
May 22, 1998 Potosi-Chuquisaca border region, Bolivia M5.3 112 km
Mar 1, 1998 45 km NNE of Colquechaca, Bolivia M5.3 99 km
Sep 5, 2010 64 km W of Challapata, Bolivia M5.2 92 km
Jan 24, 2009 98 km SW of Poopó, Bolivia M5.1 116 km
Jun 13, 2010 35 km NE of Machacamarca, Bolivia M5.0 37 km
Sep 22, 2024 67 km S of Challapata, Bolivia M4.9 137 km
May 26, 2023 Oruro-Potosi border region, Bolivia M4.9 50 km
Nov 22, 2012 74 km WSW of Challapata, Bolivia M4.8 109 km
May 22, 1998 26 km W of Mizque, Bolivia M4.8 137 km
Jun 12, 2023 87 km ENE of Colchane, Chile M4.8 132 km
Aug 10, 2004 16 km NE of Huanuni, Bolivia M4.7 17 km
Aug 31, 2001 12 km ENE of Totoral, Bolivia M4.7 22 km
Aug 8, 1995 19 km SSW of Llallagua, Bolivia M4.6 38 km
Sep 4, 1993 84 km SW of Challapata, Bolivia M4.6 139 km
Jul 19, 2020 104 km WSW of Poopó, Bolivia M4.6 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jayu Khota, Laguna (145 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Jayu Khota, Laguna Maar(s) 3,650 m (11,975 ft) Unknown 145 km
Jatun Mundo Quri Warani Lava dome(s) 5,438 m (17,841 ft) Unknown 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in Wettest
February 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 0.5 in
May 43°F (6°C) 0.2 in
June 40°F (4°C) 0.2 in
July 39°F (4°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
August 43°F (6°C) 0.2 in
September 47°F (8°C) 0.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 0.6 in
November 53°F (11°C) 1.2 in
December 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in Warmest

Huanuni has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 39°F in July to 53°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Huanuni

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
UE Hernando Siles de Venta y Media
U.E. Escuela Litoral
U.E. 12 De Abril
Escuela Inicial Pantaleón Dalence
Colegio Mixto Huanuni
Colegio Gran Mariscal De Ayacuho
Colegio Bolivia
Escuela Franz Tamayo
Escuela Eduardo Avaroa
Escuela República de Venezuela
U.E. Mariscal Sucre de Tarucamarca
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Museums in Huanuni

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Ferroviario Simón Iturri Patiño

Farmers Markets in Huanuni

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Eduardo Avaroa

Theatres in Huanuni

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cine Teatro Huanuni

Clinics in Huanuni

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Puesto de Salud Viluyo

Gas Stations in Huanuni

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ES Force

Banks in Huanuni

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BNB

Stadiums & Teams in Huanuni

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Huanuni

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Juan Mendoza International AirportORULarge Airport
Arampampa AirportSmall Airport
Collpani AirportSmall Airport
Estalsa AirportSmall Airport
Intiraymi AirportSmall Airport
Rosapata AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Huanuni

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Fátima
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/La_Paz
Elevation
3,970 m (13,026 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 Huanuni

What is the population of Huanuni?

Huanuni has a population of 15,492 residents and is located in Bolivia. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 448.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Huanuni?

Huanuni has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 39°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.6 inches.

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