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Lahuachaca, Bolivia
La Paz Department · Bolivia
Lahuachaca is a small town in La Paz Department, Bolivia with a population of 3,235. Elevation: 12,838 ft (3,913 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
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About Lahuachaca
Lahuachaca is a small town in Bolivia, in Aroma Province. It lies 123 km from La Paz, on the Bolivian Altiplano, with the Cordillera Occidental to the west and the Cordillera Central to the east.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,235 |
| Population Density | 13 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 12,838 ft (3,913 m) |
| Coordinates | -17.3769°, -67.6749° |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
| Country | 🇧🇴 Bolivia |
| State / Province | La Paz Department |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.8 inches (402 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Lahuachaca
Lahuachaca is a small town in Bolivia (La Paz Department) with a population of 3,235. The city sits at an elevation of 12,838 feet (3,913 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 38°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.8 inches. The timezone is America/La_Paz.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below Bolivia avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,838 ft (3,913 m) |
| Area | 244.2 sq mi (632.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.3769°N, 67.6749°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Parinacota (178 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Parinacota | Stratovolcano | 6,336 m (20,787 ft) | 290 | 178 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 39°F (4°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 38°F (4°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in |
Lahuachaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 38°F in July to 51°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and June the driest (0.1").
Schools in Lahuachaca
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.E. Tawantinsuyo | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. Tupac Katari | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. Integral Ayamaya | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. Surcavito | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. Profesor Elizardo Perez B. | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Tecnico Humanistico Lahuachaca | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. Eden | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. Angostura | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. Culli Culli Alto | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Cotella | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. Cachani | — | — | — | — |
| UE Kollasuyo de Culli Culli Bajo | — | — | — | — |
Clinics in Lahuachaca
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lahuachaca
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Lahuachaca
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Lahuachaca
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Lahuachaca
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Mendoza International Airport | ORU | Large Airport |
| Curahuara de Carangas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Intiraymi Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Totora Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Villa Aroma Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lahuachaca
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Parroquia de Ayamaya | |
| Parroquia de Culli Culli Alto |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Bolivia
12 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Lahuachaca?
Lahuachaca has a population of 3,235 residents and is located in Bolivia. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 244.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Lahuachaca?
Lahuachaca has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 38°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.8 inches.