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Maragua, Bolivia

Chuquisaca Department · Bolivia

Maragua is a small town in Chuquisaca Department, Bolivia with a population of 0. Elevation: 10,184 ft (3,104 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

10,184 ft Elevation 3,104 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
33.6 in Annual Rain
America / La Paz Timezone

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About Maragua


Maragua is a town in the Muranga County, Kenya. It was previously the capital of the former Maragua District. The town is located along Thika–Sagana road just 10 km south of Murang'a. In 1999, Maragua town had an urban population of 4,286 and a total population of 27,384.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain33.6 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation10,184 ft (3,104 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation10,184 ft (3,104 m)
Coordinates-19.0461°, -65.4286°
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz
Country🇧🇴 Bolivia
State / ProvinceChuquisaca Department
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation33.6 inches (854 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Maragua

Maragua is a small town in Bolivia (Chuquisaca Department) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 10,184 feet (3,104 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.6 inches. The timezone is America/La_Paz.

Climate in Maragua

Maragua has an average annual temperature of 14.5°C (58°F). The hottest month is Nov (16.2°C), the coldest is Jul (12.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 600 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.3°C / 60°F 10.4° / 20.2° 124.8
Feb 15°C / 59°F 10.1° / 19.8° 118.7
Mar 15°C / 59°F 9.9° / 20° 82.5
Apr 14.4°C / 58°F 8.5° / 20.4° 23.4
May 13.4°C / 56°F 6° / 20.8° 6.2
Jun 12.8°C / 55°F 4.8° / 20.7° 0.7
Jul 12.2°C / 54°F 4.3° / 20.1° 2.4
Aug 13.4°C / 56°F 5.4° / 21.4° 5.6
Sep 14.6°C / 58°F 6.9° / 22.2° 25.6
Oct 15.8°C / 60°F 9.1° / 22.4° 50.4
Nov 16.2°C / 61°F 9.8° / 22.5° 56.1
Dec 16.2°C / 61°F 10.6° / 21.8° 103.7
Maragua experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 33.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 10,184 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below Bolivia avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,184 ft (3,104 m)
Area682.6 sq mi (1,768.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-19.0461°N, 65.4286°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.6"
12% below Bolivia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.90"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 22, 1998 25 km NNW of Mizque, Bolivia M6.6 146 km
Oct 10, 1990 68 km SSE of Challapata, Bolivia M6.6 135 km
Mar 15, 2019 31 km SSE of Tarata, Bolivia M6.3 140 km
Jun 29, 2001 53 km W of Potosí, Bolivia M6.1 102 km
Jul 27, 2003 56 km N of Camargo, Bolivia M6.0 124 km
May 22, 1998 21 km ESE of Mizque, Bolivia M5.6 122 km
May 29, 1998 8 km WSW of Totora, Bolivia M5.4 146 km
May 26, 1998 13 km NNW of Mizque, Bolivia M5.4 136 km
Aug 20, 2007 74 km W of Potosí, Bolivia M5.4 131 km
Mar 1, 1998 45 km NNE of Colquechaca, Bolivia M5.3 96 km
Jun 20, 1992 29 km SSE of Challapata, Bolivia M5.3 135 km
May 22, 1998 Potosi-Chuquisaca border region, Bolivia M5.3 123 km
Jun 29, 2020 44 km S of Vallegrande, Bolivia M5.1 144 km
Sep 22, 2024 67 km S of Challapata, Bolivia M4.9 141 km
May 30, 2011 69 km NNE of Colchani, Bolivia M4.8 149 km
Apr 27, 2011 52 km WSW of Potosí, Bolivia M4.8 115 km
May 22, 1998 26 km W of Mizque, Bolivia M4.8 124 km
Jul 2, 1998 10 km ESE of Totora, Bolivia M4.8 147 km
May 23, 1998 17 km SE of Mizque, Bolivia M4.6 115 km
Aug 8, 1995 19 km SSW of Llallagua, Bolivia M4.6 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Jatun Mundo Quri Warani (137 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Jatun Mundo Quri Warani Lava dome(s) 5,438 m (17,841 ft) Unknown 137 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 4.9 in Wettest
February 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in
March 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 0.2 in
June 53°F (12°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 50°F (10°C) 0.1 in Coldest
August 55°F (13°C) 0.3 in
September 58°F (14°C) 0.8 in
October 60°F (16°C) 1.5 in
November 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
December 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in Warmest

Maragua has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 50°F in July to 62°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Maragua

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
U.E. Tajchi
U.E. Maragua
U.E. San Andres de Huayllani
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Radio Stations near Maragua

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sucremanta Tv entretenimiento, musica AAC

Museums in Maragua

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Capellanica
Casa Capellanica
Casa de La Libertad
Casa de La Libertad
Casa de la Libertad
Casa de la Libertad
Castillo de La Glorieta
Castillo de La Glorieta
Museo Alfredo Gutiérrez Valenzuela
Museo Alfredo Gutiérrez Valenzuela
Museo Antropológico
Museo Antropológico
Museo Arte Indigena (asur)
Museo Arte Indigena (asur)
Museo ASUR
Museo ASUR
Museo Charcas
Museo Charcas
Museo Costumbrista Casa Deheza
Museo Costumbrista Casa Deheza
Museo de Anatomía Humana
Museo de Anatomía Humana
Museo de la Recoleta
Museo de la Recoleta
Museo de Santa Clara
Museo de Santa Clara
Museo de sombreros
Museo de sombreros
Museo del Chocolate
Museo del Chocolate
Museo del Tesoro
Museo del Tesoro
Museo Eclesiástico
Museo Eclesiástico
Museo Histórico Militar de la Nación
Museo Histórico Militar de la Nación
Museo Nacional de Etnográfica y Folklore
Museo Nacional de Etnográfica y Folklore
Museo Universitario de Anatomia
Museo Universitario de Anatomia
Palacio de La Florida
Palacio de La Florida

Libraries in Maragua

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Público Escolar del Archivo y Biblioteca Nacionales de Bolivia0.0
Biblioteca Público Escolar del Archivo y Biblioteca Nacionales de Bolivia0.0
La Casa del Libro0.0
La Casa del Libro0.0

Farmers Markets in Maragua

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Canada
Mercado Central
Mercado de Lajastambo
Mercado de Plantas
Mercado de Plantas
Mercado El Morro
Mercado El Morro
Mercado Evo Morales Ayma
Mercado Poconas
Mercado Salvador Sánchez
Mercado San Antonio
Mercado San Antonio
Mercado Santa Ana
Mercado Santa Ana
Mercado Tomas Katari
Mercado Villa Rosario
MICROMERCADO
MICROMERCADO
MICROMERCADO LUISIÑO
MICROMERCADO LUISIÑO

Monuments in Maragua

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bridge on the hike to Maragua
Dam

Stadiums & Teams in Maragua

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio Olímpico Patria

Airports Near Maragua

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alcantarí International AirportSRELarge Airport
Capitan Nicolas Rojas AirportPOIMedium Airport
Juana Azurduy de Padilla Air Force BaseMedium Airport

Treatment Centers in Maragua

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro Medico
Hospital Monseñor Jesus Perez
Laboratorio de Anàlisis Clìnico Central
Policlinico 25 de Mayo CNS

Churches & Religious Organizations in Maragua

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla de Chataquila

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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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Frequently Asked Questions About Maragua

What is the weather like in Maragua?

Maragua has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.6 inches.

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