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Mizque, Bolivia

Cochabamba · Bolivia

Mizque is a mid-size city in Cochabamba, Bolivia with a population of 30,481. Elevation: 6,608 ft (2,014 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

30,481 Population 36/sq mi density
6,608 ft Elevation 2,014 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
26.1 in Annual Rain
America / La Paz Timezone

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About Mizque

Mizque

Mizque, Misk'i is a town in the Cochabamba Department, Bolivia. It is the capital of the Mizque Province. Mizque is located in the valley of the Mizque River, one of the main tributaries of the Río Grande.

People

Population30,481
Density36/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain26.1 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation6,608 ft (2,014 m)
Population30,481
Population Density36 / sq mi
Elevation6,608 ft (2,014 m)
Coordinates-17.9410°, -65.3402°
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz
Country🇧🇴 Bolivia
State / ProvinceCochabamba
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation26.1 inches (663 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mizque

Mizque is a mid-size city in Bolivia (Cochabamba) with a population of 30,481. The city sits at an elevation of 6,608 feet (2,014 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.1 inches. The timezone is America/La_Paz.

Climate in Mizque

Mizque has an average annual temperature of 14.4°C (58°F). The hottest month is Nov (16.4°C), the coldest is Jun (11.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 599 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.7°C / 60°F 7.2° / 27.1° 80.0
Feb 14.9°C / 59°F 6.9° / 25.2° 99.0
Mar 14.8°C / 59°F 6.6° / 25.5° 64.5
Apr 14.7°C / 59°F 4.2° / 26.9° 17.5
May 13.3°C / 56°F 1.2° / 26.4° 9.8
Jun 11.8°C / 53°F -0.1° / 25.1° 148.0
Jul 11.9°C / 53°F -0.1° / 25.8° 5.9
Aug 12.4°C / 54°F -0° / 27.1° 5.3
Sep 14.5°C / 58°F 3.8° / 28° 10.6
Oct 16°C / 61°F 4.7° / 30.2° 20.1
Nov 16.4°C / 62°F 5.8° / 29.6° 48.6
Dec 16.2°C / 61°F 7.2° / 28.7° 89.9
Mizque enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 289 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 26.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,608 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above Bolivia avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,608 ft (2,014 m)
Area840.3 sq mi (2,176.4 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates-17.9410°N, 65.3402°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.1"
31% below Bolivia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.63"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

77 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 30, 2025.

May 22, 1998 25 km NNW of Mizque, Bolivia M6.6 25 km
Mar 15, 2019 31 km SSE of Tarata, Bolivia M6.3 61 km
Jul 4, 2001 41 km NNE of Colomi, Bolivia M6.2 112 km
Nov 13, 2009 26 km NNW of Mairana, Bolivia M5.8 132 km
May 22, 1998 21 km ESE of Mizque, Bolivia M5.6 22 km
May 29, 1998 8 km WSW of Totora, Bolivia M5.4 23 km
May 26, 1998 13 km NNW of Mizque, Bolivia M5.4 13 km
Mar 1, 1998 45 km NNE of Colquechaca, Bolivia M5.3 71 km
Apr 3, 1994 38 km NW of Comarapa, Bolivia M5.3 62 km
May 22, 1998 Potosi-Chuquisaca border region, Bolivia M5.3 51 km
Mar 7, 2023 38 km ENE of Colomi, Bolivia M4.9 84 km
May 22, 1998 26 km W of Mizque, Bolivia M4.8 27 km
May 6, 2024 20 km SSE of Chimoré, Bolivia M4.8 90 km
Jul 2, 1998 10 km ESE of Totora, Bolivia M4.8 32 km
May 19, 2011 63 km N of Comarapa, Bolivia M4.8 112 km
Oct 6, 2017 41 km WSW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia M4.6 130 km
May 23, 1998 17 km SE of Mizque, Bolivia M4.6 17 km
Nov 9, 2001 4 km SE of Cliza, Bolivia M4.6 70 km
Mar 4, 1990 29 km ESE of Chimoré, Bolivia M4.6 111 km
Jul 7, 2013 15 km E of Arani, Bolivia M4.6 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 5.6 in Wettest
February 65°F (19°C) 4.9 in
March 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
May 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
June 56°F (13°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
July 56°F (13°C) 0.2 in
August 60°F (15°C) 0.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in Warmest
November 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
December 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in

Mizque has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 56°F in June to 68°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Mizque

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
UE Sindicato Buena Vista - - - -
U.E. Complejo Educativo Mizque - - - -
Internado Sedago - - - -
U.E. Padre Pompeo Rigón - - - -
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Museums in Mizque

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Ladislao Cabrera Bargas
Museo de Totora

Farmers Markets in Mizque

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Campesino
Mercado Central de Mizque
Mercado Municipal de Totora
Mercado Nuevo

Hotels in Mizque

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Bolivia
Hotel Mavi
Hotel Victoria

Restaurants in Mizque

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant Copacabana
Restaurante Ricco

Monuments in Mizque

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Puente de los Libertadores

Clinics in Mizque

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Médicos Sin Fronteras

Train Stations in Mizque

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estación Mizque
Tin Tin

Bus Stations in Mizque

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Buses Mizque
Transporte Señor de Burgos

Gas Stations in Mizque

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Servicio Mizque

Banks in Mizque

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Prodem
Banco Unión

Airports Near Mizque

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aiquile Airport-Small Airport
Mizque Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mizque

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Evangélica
Iglesia Evangélica
Iglésia Evangelista
Nuestro Señor de Burgos

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Waterfalls
11
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/La_Paz
Elevation
2,013 m (6,605 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 Mizque

What is the population of Mizque?

Mizque has a population of 30,481 residents and is located in Bolivia. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 840.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mizque?

Mizque enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.1 inches.

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