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Salitre, Bolivia

Chuquisaca Department · Bolivia

Salitre is a small town in Chuquisaca Department, Bolivia with a population of 0. Elevation: 9,810 ft (2,990 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,810 ft Elevation 2,990 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
18.2 in Annual Rain
America / La Paz Timezone

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About Salitre

Salitre

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

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain18.2 in/yr
Sunny Days361/yr
Elevation9,810 ft (2,990 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation9,810 ft (2,990 m)
Coordinates-20.8833°, -64.9167°
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz
Country🇧🇴 Bolivia
State / ProvinceChuquisaca Department
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation18.2 inches (463 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Salitre

Salitre is a small town in Bolivia (Chuquisaca Department) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 9,810 feet (2,990 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.2 inches. The timezone is America/La_Paz.

Salitre enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 361 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 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,810 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above Bolivia avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,810 ft (2,990 m)
Area1,003.6 sq mi (2,599.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-20.8833°N, 64.9167°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"
52% below Bolivia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.00"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.1 on May 9, 2025.

Jan 23, 1997 16 km NW of Villazón, Bolivia M7.1 149 km
Mar 17, 2004 38 km NNE of Tupiza, Bolivia M6.1 74 km
Jul 27, 2003 56 km N of Camargo, Bolivia M6.0 88 km
Nov 29, 2009 18 km NW of Villazón, Bolivia M5.4 146 km
Jan 7, 2011 42 km NE of Villazón, Bolivia M5.1 109 km
Jun 25, 2001 29 km SW of Entre Ríos, Bolivia M5.1 112 km
Mar 8, 2010 23 km NW of Villazón, Bolivia M4.7 147 km
Apr 2, 2002 28 km NW of Villazón, Bolivia M4.7 149 km
Mar 11, 2005 8 km E of Atocha, Bolivia M4.7 127 km
Apr 20, 1994 24 km SE of Santa Bárbara, Bolivia M4.7 106 km
May 13, 1993 15 km SW of Tupiza, Bolivia M4.6 119 km
Feb 3, 2024 26 km NNW of Tupiza, Bolivia M4.6 97 km
Aug 12, 2019 69 km WSW of Monteagudo, Bolivia M4.6 95 km
Mar 31, 1992 35 km N of Camargo, Bolivia M4.5 71 km
Aug 14, 2016 41 km W of Monteagudo, Bolivia M4.4 128 km
Feb 13, 2017 29 km N of Villazón, Bolivia M4.4 124 km
Aug 10, 2005 Potosi-Chuquisaca border region, Bolivia M4.4 76 km
Aug 31, 2022 37 km SSE of Atocha, Bolivia M4.3 133 km
May 12, 2020 22 km SSW of Camargo, Bolivia M4.3 43 km
Apr 4, 1991 50 km N of Camargo, Bolivia M4.3 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in Wettest
February 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
March 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 0.3 in
June 52°F (11°C) 0.2 in Coldest
July 52°F (11°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 56°F (13°C) 0.1 in
September 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in
October 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in
December 65°F (19°C) 3.8 in Warmest

Salitre has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 52°F in June to 65°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Salitre

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
U.E. Yuquina
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Stadiums & Teams in Salitre

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Airports Near Salitre

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza AirportTJAMedium Airport
Culpina AirportSmall Airport
Tupiza-Mochará AirportSmall Airport

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 Salitre?

Salitre enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 361 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.2 inches.

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