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Potolo, Bolivia

Chuquisaca Department · Bolivia

Potolo is a small town in Chuquisaca Department, Bolivia with a population of 0. Elevation: 9,961 ft (3,036 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,961 ft Elevation 3,036 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
33.6 in Annual Rain
America / La Paz Timezone

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About Potolo

Potolo

Potolo ist eine Ortschaft im Departamento Chuquisaca im südamerikanischen Anden-Staat Bolivien.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain33.6 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation9,961 ft (3,036 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation9,961 ft (3,036 m)
Coordinates-19.0056°, -65.5286°
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz
Country🇧🇴 Bolivia
State / ProvinceChuquisaca Department
Average Temperature54°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 Potolo

Potolo is a small town in Bolivia (Chuquisaca Department) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 9,961 feet (3,036 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°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 Potolo

Potolo 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
Potolo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°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 9,961 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below Bolivia avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,961 ft (3,036 m)
Area682.6 sq mi (1,768.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-19.0056°N, 65.5286°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.6"
12% below Bolivia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.70"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

77 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 M6.6 142 km
Oct 10, 1990 68 km SSE of Challapata, Bolivia M6.6 127 km
Mar 15, 2019 31 km SSE of Tarata, Bolivia M6.3 132 km
Jun 29, 2001 53 km W of Potosí, Bolivia M6.1 95 km
Jul 27, 2003 56 km N of Camargo, Bolivia M6.0 131 km
May 22, 1998 21 km ESE of Mizque, Bolivia M5.6 120 km
May 29, 1998 8 km WSW of Totora, Bolivia M5.4 143 km
Aug 20, 2007 74 km W of Potosí, Bolivia M5.4 125 km
May 26, 1998 13 km NNW of Mizque, Bolivia M5.4 132 km
Mar 1, 1998 45 km NNE of Colquechaca, Bolivia M5.3 87 km
May 22, 1998 Potosi-Chuquisaca border region, Bolivia M5.3 115 km
Jun 20, 1992 29 km SSE of Challapata, Bolivia M5.3 125 km
Sep 22, 2024 67 km S of Challapata, Bolivia M4.9 133 km
May 26, 2023 Oruro-Potosi border region, Bolivia M4.9 149 km
Apr 27, 2011 52 km WSW of Potosí, Bolivia M4.8 111 km
May 30, 2011 69 km NNE of Colchani, Bolivia M4.8 143 km
Jul 2, 1998 10 km ESE of Totora, Bolivia M4.8 145 km
May 22, 1998 26 km W of Mizque, Bolivia M4.8 119 km
Mar 17, 2011 60 km NE of Colchani, Bolivia M4.7 147 km
Oct 11, 1994 57 km NE of Colchani, Bolivia M4.7 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Jatun Mundo Quri Warani (132 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Jatun Mundo Quri Warani Lava dome(s) 5,438 m (17,841 ft) Unknown 132 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 4.7 in Wettest
February 60°F (15°C) 4.1 in
March 60°F (15°C) 3.3 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 0.2 in
June 52°F (11°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 50°F (10°C) 0.1 in Coldest
August 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in
October 60°F (15°C) 1.4 in
November 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
December 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in Warmest

Potolo has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 50°F in July to 61°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and June the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Potolo

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
U.E. 6 de Junio B
U.E. Junin de Turquichi
U.E. Simon Bolivar de Saqupaya
U.E. Maracori
U.E. Eduardo Avaroa de Yahuacari
Potobamba
U.E. Potosillo
U.E. Rodeo
Sabilico
U.E. Ckocha
U.E. Tomas Frias de Sorojchi
U.E. Tomoyo
U.E. Jaime Mendoza
U.E. Eduardo Abaroa de Isluco
U.E. Llajta Pata
UE 10 de Noviembre de Molle Molle
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Radio Stations near Potolo

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sucremanta Tv entretenimiento, musica AAC

Farmers Markets in Potolo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Lajastambo

Hotels in Potolo

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Potolo

3 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Potolo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Potolo

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 Potolo?

Potolo has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°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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