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Las Carreras, Bolivia

Chuquisaca Department · Bolivia

Las Carreras is a small town in Chuquisaca Department, Bolivia with a population of 0. Elevation: 8,241 ft (2,512 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,241 ft Elevation 2,512 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
19.0 in Annual Rain
America / La Paz Timezone

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About Las Carreras

Las Carreras

El Puente ist eine Ortschaft im Departamento Tarija im südamerikanischen Anden-Staat Bolivien.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain19.0 in/yr
Sunny Days361/yr
Elevation8,241 ft (2,512 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation8,241 ft (2,512 m)
Coordinates-21.2500°, -65.2833°
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz
Country🇧🇴 Bolivia
State / ProvinceChuquisaca Department
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation19.0 inches (481 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Las Carreras

Las Carreras is a small town in Bolivia (Chuquisaca Department) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 8,241 feet (2,512 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.0 inches. The timezone is America/La_Paz.

Las Carreras enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 361 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 19.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,241 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average59.4°F
10% above Bolivia avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,241 ft (2,512 m)
Area2,502.1 sq mi (6,480.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-21.2500°N, 65.2833°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.0"
50% below Bolivia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.60"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

209 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 28, 2025.

Jan 23, 1997 16 km NW of Villazón, Bolivia M7.1 95 km
Jul 21, 2007 19 km WSW of La Quiaca, Argentina M6.4 112 km
Aug 4, 2016 49 km WSW of La Quiaca, Argentina M6.2 142 km
Mar 17, 2004 38 km NNE of Tupiza, Bolivia M6.1 35 km
Oct 19, 1993 47 km NW of Abra Pampa, Argentina M6.0 144 km
Jul 27, 2003 56 km N of Camargo, Bolivia M6.0 125 km
Aug 21, 2024 29 km W of La Quiaca, Argentina M5.5 117 km
Nov 29, 2009 18 km NW of Villazón, Bolivia M5.4 92 km
Apr 13, 2016 26 km W of Atocha, Bolivia M5.3 129 km
Jan 26, 2020 32 km WNW of Villazón, Bolivia M5.3 104 km
Apr 3, 2023 70 km SW of Atocha, Bolivia M5.1 148 km
Jan 28, 2012 62 km SSW of Atocha, Bolivia M5.1 122 km
Jun 25, 2001 29 km SW of Entre Ríos, Bolivia M5.1 111 km
Jan 7, 2011 42 km NE of Villazón, Bolivia M5.1 60 km
Apr 14, 2022 42 km WNW of Villazón, Bolivia M4.9 111 km
Aug 9, 2023 30 km WNW of Villazón, Bolivia M4.9 101 km
May 29, 2025 68 km SW of Atocha, Bolivia M4.9 147 km
Sep 26, 2017 53 km SW of Atocha, Bolivia M4.9 133 km
Jul 5, 2000 85 km SSW of Atocha, Bolivia M4.8 139 km
Jan 7, 2005 64 km SW of Atocha, Bolivia M4.8 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 3.6 in Wettest
February 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
March 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
April 60°F (16°C) 0.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 0.2 in
June 51°F (10°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
July 51°F (11°C) 0.1 in
August 55°F (13°C) 0.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in
October 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
December 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in Warmest

Las Carreras has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 51°F in June to 65°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.6") and June the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Las Carreras

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
U.E. Ircalaya
U.E. San Miguel
U.E. 1ro. de Julio
U.E. Santa Ana de Belen
U.E. Pompeya
UE La Torre
U.E. Chañar Huayco
U.E. El Monte De Sandoval
U.E. Kaspicancha
UE Lime
U.E. Septapas
UE San Juan del Oro
U.E. 25 de Mayo
U.E. Jaime Mendoza
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Hotels in Las Carreras

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel

Restaurants in Las Carreras

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cheap food (12 Bs for meal)
Comedor SOBOCE
Pensión
Restaurant Don Marce

Bus Stations in Las Carreras

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal El Puente

Gas Stations in Las Carreras

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

YPFB El Puente

Airports Near Las Carreras

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza AirportTJAMedium Airport
Culpina AirportSmall Airport
Tupiza-Mochará AirportSmall Airport

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 Las Carreras?

Las Carreras enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 361 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.0 inches.

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