Laja, Bolivia

Full City Profile

18,023 Population 50/sq mi density
12,651 ft Elevation 3,856 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Laja experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average46.8°F
13% below US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)

Geography

Elevation12,651 ft (3,856 m)
Area357.1 sq mi (924.8 km²)
Population Density50/sq mi
Coordinates16.5333°S, 68.3833°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.5"
20% below US avg
Snowfall 6.5"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.59"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 8, 2011 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.9 135 km
Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 146 km
Dec 2, 1991 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M5.8 122 km
Jul 12, 2024 67 km E of Tarata, Peru M5.6 144 km
Aug 6, 2005 59 km ENE of Tarata, Peru M5.4 149 km
Jul 25, 2004 76 km WNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia M5.4 144 km
May 1, 1993 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.4 138 km
Dec 22, 1995 26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia M5.3 115 km
May 25, 2013 18 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.3 126 km
Mar 25, 2000 3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru M5.3 131 km
Mar 22, 2010 7 km WNW of Juli, Peru M5.3 127 km
Jun 29, 2013 23 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.3 141 km
Sep 29, 2012 58 km SE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.1 131 km
Jan 10, 1995 23 km W of Desaguadero, Peru M5.1 93 km
Feb 4, 2007 73 km S of Desaguadero, Peru M5.1 109 km
Apr 10, 2024 60 km W of Patacamaya, Bolivia M5.0 82 km
May 8, 2001 77 km WNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia M5.0 128 km
Sep 14, 2011 63 km E of Estique, Peru M4.9 150 km
Jun 2, 2020 80 km SE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M4.9 131 km
May 10, 1990 5 km S of Juli, Peru M4.9 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacora (198 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tacora Stratovolcano(es) 5,980 m (19,619 ft) Unknown 198 km
Parinacota Stratovolcano 6,336 m (20,787 ft) 290 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 5.6 in Wettest
February 51°F (10°C) 4.6 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in
May 44°F (7°C) 0.5 in
June 40°F (5°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
July 45°F (7°C) 0.2 in
August 42°F (6°C) 0.5 in
September 46°F (8°C) 1.1 in
October 49°F (10°C) 1.2 in
November 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in Warmest
December 51°F (11°C) 4.5 in

Laja has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 40°F in June to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.2").

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