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Huarina, Bolivia

La Paz Department · Bolivia

Huarina is a small town in La Paz Department, Bolivia with a population of 1,616. Elevation: 12,684 ft (3,866 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,616 Population 4/sq mi density
12,684 ft Elevation 3,866 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
28.5 in Annual Rain
America / La Paz Timezone

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About Huarina

Huarina

Huarina is a location in the La Paz Department in Bolivia. It is the seat of the Huarina Municipality, one of the four municipalities of the Omasuyos Province. President of Peru Andrés de Santa Cruz was born here.

People

Population1,616
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain28.5 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation12,684 ft (3,866 m)
Population1,616
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation12,684 ft (3,866 m)
Coordinates-16.1907°, -68.6009°
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz
Country🇧🇴 Bolivia
State / ProvinceLa Paz Department
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average40°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation28.5 inches (724 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Huarina

Huarina is a small town in Bolivia (La Paz Department) with a population of 1,616. The city sits at an elevation of 12,684 feet (3,866 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 40°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.5 inches. The timezone is America/La_Paz.

Huarina experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 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 28.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 12,684 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 40°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below Bolivia avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average40°F (5°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,684 ft (3,866 m)
Area396.6 sq mi (1,027.2 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-16.1907°N, 68.6009°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.5"
25% below Bolivia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.91"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

197 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 9, 2025.

Jun 8, 2011 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.9 139 km
Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 103 km
Dec 2, 1991 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M5.8 82 km
May 1, 1993 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.4 96 km
Jun 29, 2013 23 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.3 99 km
Mar 22, 2010 7 km WNW of Juli, Peru M5.3 98 km
Mar 25, 2000 3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru M5.3 99 km
May 25, 2013 18 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.3 118 km
Dec 22, 1995 26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia M5.3 72 km
Feb 4, 2007 73 km S of Desaguadero, Peru M5.1 127 km
Jan 10, 1995 23 km W of Desaguadero, Peru M5.1 80 km
Sep 29, 2012 58 km SE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.1 140 km
Apr 10, 2024 60 km W of Patacamaya, Bolivia M5.0 120 km
Feb 6, 1994 26 km S of Desaguadero, Peru M4.9 79 km
Jan 9, 1994 23 km SE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M4.9 133 km
Jun 2, 2020 80 km SE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M4.9 147 km
Jul 14, 2011 29 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M4.9 87 km
May 10, 1990 5 km S of Juli, Peru M4.9 91 km
Apr 3, 2016 4 km NNE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M4.9 131 km
Oct 21, 1990 81 km ENE of Estique, Peru M4.8 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 5.9 in Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 4.9 in
March 49°F (10°C) 3.5 in
April 47°F (9°C) 1.7 in
May 44°F (7°C) 0.8 in
June 41°F (5°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 40°F (5°C) 0.3 in Coldest
August 42°F (6°C) 0.4 in
September 46°F (8°C) 1.6 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.8 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
December 50°F (10°C) 4.9 in Warmest

Huarina has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 40°F in July to 50°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.9") and June the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Huarina

21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
U.E. Cuyahuani - - - -
U.E. Copancara - - - -
Unidad Educativa Huarina - - - -
U.E. Cota Cota Baja - - - -
UE Cota Cota Alta - - - -
U.E. Challapata - - - -
U.E. Huancuyo - - - -
UE Bolivar de Chojñapata - - - -
UE Berenguela - - - -
UE Rene Barrientos Ortuño de Coromata Alta - - - -
U.E. 26 de Mayo - - - -
U.E. Morocollo Apuvillqui - - - -
U.E. Utavi - - - -
U.E. Isla Cojata - - - -
U.E. Mariscal Andres de Santa Cruz - - - -
U.E. Bartolina Sisa - - - -
U.E. Sojata - - - -
UE Villa San Juan - - - -
U.E. Pedro Domingo Murillo de Kerani - - - -
U.E. Republica de Colombia - - - -
U.E. Franz Tamayo - - - -
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Radio Stations near Huarina

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Cumbia 90s 90s, bailable MP3 128 kbps
Fides La Paz noticias MP3 96 kbps
ATB Radio noticias AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Constelación - MP3
Radio Chacaltaya - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fides La Paz noticias MP3 96 kbps
Radio Monumental Bolivia deporte, música AAC+ 32 kbps
esLatino Radio entretenimiento, farándula AAC+ 128 kbps
El Derribador Radio fútbol, música MP3 96 kbps
Radio San Gabriel AM 620 KHz cultura, información MP3 128 kbps
Fm La Paz 96.7 música, noticias MP3 128 kbps
Radio Oldies - Red Uyuni clásicos, música MP3 128 kbps
Melodía actualidad, entretenimiento AAC+ 128 kbps
Estelar Fm entretenimiento, fútbol AAC 48 kbps
Radio GAM Viacha entretenimiento, música MP3 128 kbps
Radio Qhana FM98.5 - MP3 128 kbps
la patria - AAC 224 kbps
Radio San Gabriel cultura, educación AAC+ 128 kbps
ATB RADIO noticias AAC+ 64 kbps
Stereo97 alternativo, música AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Wiracocha - MP3
Radio Supermix información, musica AAC

Museums in Huarina

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kon-Tiki Oceanic Boats
Museo Isla Suriqui
Museo Pariti
Museo Pata Patani
Museo Pata Patani

Farmers Markets in Huarina

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Achacachi
Mercado Popular
Plaza: Mercado Ferial de Cumaná
Puestos de comida

Hotels in Huarina

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alojamiento
Titicaca

Stadiums & Teams in Huarina

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Airports Near Huarina

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Alto International AirportLPBLarge Airport
Copacabana Airport-Small Airport
Laja Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/La_Paz
Elevation
3,840 m (12,599 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 Huarina

What is the population of Huarina?

Huarina has a population of 1,616 residents and is located in Bolivia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 396.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Huarina?

Huarina has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 40°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.5 inches.

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