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Pailón, Bolivia

Santa Cruz Department · Bolivia

Pailón is a small city in Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia with a population of 9,304. Elevation: 820 ft (250 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,304 Population 2/sq mi density
820 ft Elevation 250 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
37.6 in Annual Rain
America / La Paz Timezone

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About Pailón

Pailón

Pailón is a small town in Bolivia. It is in the second municipal section of Chiquitos Province and is 51 kilometres (32 mi) east of the city Santa Cruz de la Sierra.

People

Population9,304
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain37.6 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation820 ft (250 m)
Population9,304
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation820 ft (250 m)
Coordinates-17.6640°, -62.7180°
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz
Country🇧🇴 Bolivia
State / ProvinceSanta Cruz Department
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation37.6 inches (956 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pailón

Pailón is a small city in Bolivia (Santa Cruz Department) with a population of 9,304. The city sits at an elevation of 820 feet (250 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.6 inches. The timezone is America/La_Paz.

Pailón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 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 37.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 820 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average76.3°F
41% above Bolivia avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation820 ft (250 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-17.6640°N, 62.7180°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.6"
1% below Bolivia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.67"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 7, 2022.

Nov 13, 2009 26 km NNW of Mairana, Bolivia M5.8 149 km
Jan 23, 2010 16 km SSW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia M5.3 125 km
Jun 11, 2017 18 km SW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia M5.1 130 km
Feb 23, 2002 7 km SE of Limoncito, Bolivia M5.1 83 km
Jan 23, 2010 18 km SSW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia M5.1 126 km
Oct 16, 2009 30 km N of Abapó, Bolivia M5.0 128 km
Oct 15, 2013 43 km NNE of Abapó, Bolivia M5.0 110 km
Oct 15, 2013 44 km NNE of Abapó, Bolivia M4.9 109 km
Oct 17, 2009 33 km N of Abapó, Bolivia M4.9 122 km
Oct 21, 2013 34 km NNE of Abapó, Bolivia M4.8 118 km
Jul 19, 2004 13 km W of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia M4.7 64 km
Jan 10, 2000 40 km NNW of Abapó, Bolivia M4.7 137 km
Jan 27, 2002 21 km E of Samaipata, Bolivia M4.7 115 km
Aug 12, 1996 11 km ENE of Samaipata, Bolivia M4.7 123 km
Apr 13, 2013 10 km NNE of Warnes, Bolivia M4.6 52 km
Jun 28, 2014 19 km NNE of Mairana, Bolivia M4.6 126 km
Feb 23, 2002 34 km SSW of Jorochito, Bolivia M4.5 118 km
Jan 7, 2004 7 km WSW of Portachuelo, Bolivia M4.5 84 km
Jul 18, 2014 14 km SSW of Portachuelo, Bolivia M4.5 81 km
Dec 15, 2009 19 km SSW of Portachuelo, Bolivia M4.5 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 5.6 in
February 80°F (27°C) 4.1 in
March 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
April 76°F (25°C) 2.2 in
May 72°F (22°C) 1.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in Coldest
July 70°F (21°C) 1.4 in
August 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 1.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in
November 80°F (27°C) 4.4 in Warmest
December 80°F (27°C) 5.7 in Wettest

Pailón has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 70°F in June to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Pailón

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
U.E. Villa Nueva - - - -
U.E. Nuestra Señora de la Soledad de Valle Hermoso - - - -
U.E. Poza Verde - - - -
U.E. Mateo Kuljis de Nueva Belen - - - -
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Radio Stations near Pailón

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Big Radio Bolivia caporal, cueca AAC
Classica FM classics, music MP3 48 kbps

Farmers Markets in Pailón

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal del Distrito Rural Paurito

Hotels in Pailón

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Residencial y Balneario Villa Belen

Clinics in Pailón

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BO #5088736741

Gas Stations in Pailón

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EE.SS. 3F OIL
EE.SS. Dana
EE.SS. El Cupesi
EE.SS. El Goteon

Airports Near Pailón

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Viru Viru International AirportVVILarge Airport
El Trompillo AirportSRZMedium Airport
Cañada Larga Airport-Small Airport
Carol Marghata Airport-Small Airport
Collpa Airport-Small Airport
Dalmacia Airport-Small Airport
Guirapembi Airport-Small Airport
Piray Airport-Small Airport
Rio Seco Airport-Small Airport
San Rafael Airport-Small Airport
Tres Cruces Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Pailón

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Gui de Paz

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pailón

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Evanjeelische Mennoniten Jemeent
Salon del Reino de los Testigos de Jehova

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/La_Paz
Elevation
291 m (955 ft)
Area
10.2 km² (3.9 mi²)

🇧🇴 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 Pailón

What is the population of Pailón?

Pailón has a population of 9,304 residents and is located in Bolivia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 3.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pailón?

Pailón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.6 inches.

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