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Portachuelo, Bolivia

Santa Cruz Department · Bolivia

Portachuelo is a small city in Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia with a population of 11,485. Elevation: 978 ft (298 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

11,485 Population 23/sq mi density
978 ft Elevation 298 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
77.5 in Annual Rain
America / La Paz Timezone

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About Portachuelo

Portachuelo is a small town in Bolivia.

People

Population11,485
Density23/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain77.5 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation978 ft (298 m)
Population11,485
Population Density23 / sq mi
Elevation978 ft (298 m)
Coordinates-17.3537°, -63.3957°
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz
Country🇧🇴 Bolivia
State / ProvinceSanta Cruz Department
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation77.5 inches (1,967 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Portachuelo

Portachuelo is a small city in Bolivia (Santa Cruz Department) with a population of 11,485. The city sits at an elevation of 978 feet (298 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 77.5 inches. The timezone is America/La_Paz.

Climate in Portachuelo

Portachuelo has an average annual temperature of 25.6°C (78°F). The hottest month is Oct (29.1°C), the coldest is Jul (22°C). Average annual precipitation is 1233 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.6°C / 80°F 19.6° / 35.5° 193.8
Feb 26.4°C / 80°F 18.3° / 34.6° 143.8
Mar 26.2°C / 79°F 18.2° / 34.3° 120.3
Apr 25.2°C / 77°F 15.3° / 33.6° 102.8
May 22.5°C / 72°F 10.9° / 32.2° 77.7
Jun 22.2°C / 72°F 9.3° / 32.2° 76.9
Jul 22°C / 72°F 10.1° / 33.7° 34.0
Aug 23.8°C / 75°F 9.5° / 36.2° 73.3
Sep 26.9°C / 80°F 16.1° / 38.8° 52.3
Oct 29.1°C / 84°F 17.1° / 39.7° 77.9
Nov 28.6°C / 84°F 17.3° / 39.6° 92.0
Dec 27.3°C / 81°F 19.6° / 36.2° 188.7
Portachuelo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 292 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 77.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 978 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average75.9°F
41% above Bolivia avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation978 ft (298 m)
Area496.5 sq mi (1,285.8 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates-17.3537°N, 63.3957°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.5"
104% above Bolivia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.94"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 27, 1990 42 km NW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia M5.9 82 km
Nov 13, 2009 26 km NNW of Mairana, Bolivia M5.8 97 km
Jan 23, 2010 16 km SSW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia M5.3 56 km
Feb 23, 2002 7 km SE of Limoncito, Bolivia M5.1 81 km
Jan 23, 2010 18 km SSW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia M5.1 58 km
Jun 11, 2017 18 km SW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia M5.1 61 km
Oct 15, 2013 43 km NNE of Abapó, Bolivia M5.0 128 km
Oct 16, 2009 30 km N of Abapó, Bolivia M5.0 139 km
Oct 17, 2009 33 km N of Abapó, Bolivia M4.9 136 km
Oct 15, 2013 44 km NNE of Abapó, Bolivia M4.9 130 km
Oct 21, 2013 34 km NNE of Abapó, Bolivia M4.8 137 km
May 19, 2011 63 km N of Comarapa, Bolivia M4.8 115 km
May 22, 2023 42 km NW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia M4.7 82 km
Jan 10, 2000 40 km NNW of Abapó, Bolivia M4.7 138 km
Jan 27, 2002 21 km E of Samaipata, Bolivia M4.7 94 km
Jul 19, 2004 13 km W of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia M4.7 51 km
Aug 12, 1996 11 km ENE of Samaipata, Bolivia M4.7 97 km
Oct 6, 2017 41 km WSW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia M4.6 87 km
Apr 13, 2013 10 km NNE of Warnes, Bolivia M4.6 28 km
Jun 28, 2014 19 km NNE of Mairana, Bolivia M4.6 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 8.9 in Wettest
February 80°F (27°C) 6.6 in Warmest
March 79°F (26°C) 4.9 in
April 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.0 in
June 69°F (21°C) 2.8 in Coldest
July 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
August 72°F (22°C) 1.8 in Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 2.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in
November 80°F (27°C) 5.0 in
December 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in

Portachuelo has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 69°F in June to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.9") and August the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Portachuelo

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
U.E. Bañadito
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Radio Stations near Portachuelo

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Big Radio Bolivia caporal, cueca AAC
Classica FM classics, music MP3 48 kbps
Radio Acer variadas AAC+ 96 kbps

Libraries in Portachuelo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Español0.0

Farmers Markets in Portachuelo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bodega Chapas
Mercado Abasto
Mercado Germán Moreno
Mercado Municipal Montero (El Alba)
Monumental Norte

Gas Stations in Portachuelo

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ES Portachuelo
Estación de Servicio San Sivestre

Stadiums & Teams in Portachuelo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Portachuelo

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Viru Viru International AirportVVILarge Airport
El Trompillo AirportSRZMedium Airport
Caranda AirportSmall Airport
Collpa AirportSmall Airport
Guirapembi AirportSmall Airport
San Carlos AirportSmall Airport
Santa Rosa Del Sara AirportSmall Airport
Yapacani AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Portachuelo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/La_Paz
Elevation
289 m (948 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 Portachuelo

What is the population of Portachuelo?

Portachuelo has a population of 11,485 residents and is located in Bolivia. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 496.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Portachuelo?

Portachuelo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 77.5 inches.

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