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Potosí, Bolivia
Potosí Department · Bolivia
Potosí is a large city in Potosí Department, Bolivia with a population of 141,251. Elevation: 13,015 ft (3,967 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).
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About Potosí
Potosí, known as Villa Imperial de Potosí in the colonial period, is the capital city and a municipality of the Department of Potosí in Bolivia. It is one of the highest cities in the world at a nominal 4,067 m (13,343 ft).
Diego Huallpa, an indigenous prospector, is traditionally credited with the discovery of the Cerro Rico in 1545, which led to the founding and rapid growth of Potosí due to its extraordinary silver wealth.
People
Climate
| Population | 141,251 |
| Population Density | 3,095 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 13,015 ft (3,967 m) |
| Coordinates | -19.5836°, -65.7531° |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
| Country | 🇧🇴 Bolivia |
| State / Province | Potosí Department |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 13.1 inches (333 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Potosí
Potosí is a large city in Bolivia (Potosí Department) with a population of 141,251. The city sits at an elevation of 13,015 feet (3,967 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 41°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.1 inches. The timezone is America/La_Paz.
Climate in Potosí
Potosí has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 358 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below Bolivia avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,015 ft (3,967 m) |
| Area | 45.6 sq mi (118.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,095/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -19.5836°N, 65.7531°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jatun Mundo Quri Warani (79 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jatun Mundo Quri Warani | Lava dome(s) | 5,438 m (17,841 ft) | Unknown | 79 km |
| Jayu Khota, Laguna | Maar(s) | 3,650 m (11,975 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 43°F (6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
Potosí has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 41°F in July to 52°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 13.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Potosí
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrera Ingeniería de Sistemas | University | — | — |
| Ciudadela Universitaria Tomás Frías | University | — | — |
| Colegio Mariscal Santa Cruz | College | — | — |
| Colegio Nacional Juan Manuel Calero | College | — | — |
| Escuela Superior de Formación de Maestros Eduardo Avaroa | College | — | — |
| Facultad de Economía | University | — | — |
| Facultad de Ingeniería Tecnológica | University | — | — |
| Infocal Potosí | College | — | — |
| Ingeniería Civil | University | — | — |
| Universidad Autonóma Tomás Frías | University | 1892 | Visit → |
| Universidad Domingo Savio | University | — | — |
Schools in Potosí
75+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UE Escuela de No-Videntes Wenceslao Alba | — | — | — | — |
| UE San Augustin de la Palca | — | — | — | — |
| Karachipampa | — | — | — | — |
| Jesus Valle | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. Chiutara Baja | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. Cebadillas | — | — | — | — |
| Alpacani | — | — | — | — |
| UE Agua Dulce | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. Condoriri | — | — | — | — |
| San Ignacio de Loyola | — | — | — | — |
| Palca Mayu | — | — | — | — |
| Robertito | — | — | — | — |
| Juan Evo Morales | — | — | — | — |
| Yachay Wasi | — | — | — | — |
| UE Nidelbarmi | — | — | — | — |
| Part. Cristiano Evangelico Boliviano | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. 6 de Junio | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. San Juan de Dios | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. Jesus de Nazaret | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. Antonio Quijarro | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Mariscal Antonio Jose de Sucre | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Don Bosco | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Técnico Superior Potosí | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Nacional Mixto Pacífico Sequeiros | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad educativa Elizardo Pérez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Basica Policial | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. Colegio Tomás Frías | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Luis Felipe Manzano | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Daniel Campos A | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Don Bosco | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Santa Rosa A | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Nacional Pichincha | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Luis Espinal | — | — | — | — |
| Humberto Iporre Salinas | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. Teja Tambo | — | — | — | — |
| 1ro. de Mayo de San Ildefonso | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. Gran Peña Alta | — | — | — | — |
| Crecer Juntos | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. Ing Carlos Prudencio Ramirez | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. Técnica Humanística Manuel Ascencio Padilla | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. Villacollo Huacajchi | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio catolico particular Santa Maria | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Ricardo F. | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. Santa Lucia | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. Chalviri | — | — | — | — |
| Elizardo Perez de Villa Victoria | — | — | — | — |
| San Pedro | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Enrique Viaña | — | — | — | — |
| Pacifico Feletti | — | — | — | — |
| Santa Teresa | — | — | — | — |
| Melchor Perez de Olguin | — | — | — | — |
| UE San Agustin de La Palca | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Fray Oscar Mamani Mamani | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Nacional Mixto Pacifico Sequeiros | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. 27 de Mayo | — | — | — | — |
| Learn Spanish with Amigos del Mundo | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Nacional Mixto Litoral | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Cristo Maestro | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Carlos Medinaceli | — | — | — | — |
| E.U. Boliviano Alemán | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Germán Bush | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Nacional Mariscal Otto Felipe Braun | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Copacabana B | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa José Alonso de Ibañez A | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa San José A | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. Modesto Omiste | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Nacional Mixto Aniceto Arce | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. Cleto Loayza | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa San Clemente | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Cecilio Guzmán | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. Juan Pablo II | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa 31 de Octubre | — | — | — | — |
| PNP Potosi 5 | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio José David Berrios | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Potosí
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Panamericana | cultura, deportes | MP3 | |
| Radio Folklorica Uyuni | bolivia, folklore | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Red Uyuni: Radio Recuerdos | latina, música | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Cristo Viene La Red | bible, cristiana | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Potosí
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Nacional de Moneda de Bolivia | ||||
| Museo Ingenio San Marcos | ||||
| Museo Universitario Ricardo Bohórquez |
Libraries in Potosí
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Potosí
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feria de Pescado | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado Abasto | |||||
| Mercado Anselmo Tapia | |||||
| Mercado Artesanal | |||||
| Mercado Ballivián | |||||
| Mercado Calvario | |||||
| Mercado Calvario | |||||
| Mercado Campesino | |||||
| Mercado Catedral | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Chuquimia | |||||
| Mercado de Gremios | |||||
| Mercado Solidario | |||||
| Mercado Tickaloma | |||||
| Mercado Uyuni | |||||
| Mercado Vicuñas | |||||
| Mercado Villa Santiago | |||||
| Venta de Leche |
Hotels in Potosí
23 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Potosí
55 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Potosí
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Potosí
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Potosí
6 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Potosí
5 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Potosí
9 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Potosí
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Potosí
4 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Potosí
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Potosí
7 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Potosí
12 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Potosí
16 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Potosí
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Potosí
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Potosí
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alcantarí International Airport | SRE | Large Airport |
| Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport | POI | Medium Airport |
| Juana Azurduy de Padilla Air Force Base | — | Medium Airport |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Potosí
2 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| City of Potosí | Cultural | 1987 |
| Potosí |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Potosí
35 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Monte Calvario | |
| Catedral de la Ciudad de Potosí | |
| iglesia | |
| iglesia | |
| iglesia | |
| iglesia boqueron | |
| iglesia boqueron | |
| Iglesia Cristiana Evangelica Calle Chuquisaca | |
| Iglesia de San Agustín | |
| Iglesia de San Bernardo | |
| Iglesia de San Lorenzo | |
| Iglesia de San Pedro | |
| Iglesia de Santo Domingo | |
| Iglesia La Concepción | |
| Iglesia La Merced | |
| iglesia Mana | |
| iglesia nueva apostolica | |
| Iglesia San Clemente | |
| Iglesia San Clemente | |
| Iglesia San Cristóbal |
Explore Near Potosí
Quick Facts
Around Potosí
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Potosí
37 places within 15 km
- • Caja del Agua
- • Mullu Punqu
- • Achakanani
- • Cero Thara Khaka
- • Cerro Alto Cabeza
- • Cerro Huakajchi
- • Cerro Jucu Huachaca
- + 23 more
- • Mirador Kari Kari
- • Mirador Mojon Punta
- • Mirador Parque Potoquito
- • Mirador Plazuela María Barzola
- • Mirador Ticka Loma
- + 2 more
🇧🇴 About Bolivia
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Potosí
Public Holidays in Bolivia
12 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Potosí
What is the population of Potosí?
Potosí has a population of 141,251 residents and is located in Bolivia. The population density is 3,095 people per square mile, spread across 45.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Potosí?
Potosí has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 41°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.1 inches.