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San Carlos, Bolivia

Santa Cruz Department · Bolivia

San Carlos is a small town in Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia with a population of 4,180. Elevation: 1,017 ft (310 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,180 Population 7/sq mi density
1,017 ft Elevation 310 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
77.5 in Annual Rain
America / La Paz Timezone

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About San Carlos

San Carlos (Ichilo) is a small town in Bolivia.

People

Population4,180
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain77.5 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation1,017 ft (310 m)
Population4,180
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation1,017 ft (310 m)
Coordinates-17.4045°, -63.7320°
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 San Carlos

San Carlos is a small town in Bolivia (Santa Cruz Department) with a population of 4,180. The city sits at an elevation of 1,017 feet (310 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.

San Carlos 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 1,017 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

Elevation1,017 ft (310 m)
Area622.9 sq mi (1,613.2 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-17.4045°N, 63.7320°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.5"
104% above Bolivia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 10.79"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

61 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 51 km
Nov 13, 2009 26 km NNW of Mairana, Bolivia M5.8 69 km
Jan 23, 2010 16 km SSW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia M5.3 22 km
Apr 3, 1994 38 km NW of Comarapa, Bolivia M5.3 119 km
Jun 11, 2017 18 km SW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia M5.1 26 km
Jan 23, 2010 18 km SSW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia M5.1 25 km
Feb 23, 2002 7 km SE of Limoncito, Bolivia M5.1 85 km
Oct 16, 2009 30 km N of Abapó, Bolivia M5.0 138 km
Oct 15, 2013 43 km NNE of Abapó, Bolivia M5.0 132 km
Oct 15, 2013 44 km NNE of Abapó, Bolivia M4.9 134 km
Oct 17, 2009 33 km N of Abapó, Bolivia M4.9 137 km
Oct 21, 2013 34 km NNE of Abapó, Bolivia M4.8 140 km
May 19, 2011 63 km N of Comarapa, Bolivia M4.8 80 km
May 6, 2024 20 km SSE of Chimoré, Bolivia M4.8 146 km
Jan 27, 2002 21 km E of Samaipata, Bolivia M4.7 84 km
Aug 12, 1996 11 km ENE of Samaipata, Bolivia M4.7 83 km
May 22, 2023 42 km NW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia M4.7 52 km
Jan 10, 2000 40 km NNW of Abapó, Bolivia M4.7 131 km
Jul 19, 2004 13 km W of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia M4.7 64 km
Apr 13, 2013 10 km NNE of Warnes, Bolivia M4.6 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 10.8 in Wettest
February 80°F (27°C) 8.3 in Warmest
March 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in
April 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
June 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in Coldest
July 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in
September 76°F (24°C) 3.0 in
October 78°F (26°C) 5.2 in
November 79°F (26°C) 5.7 in
December 80°F (26°C) 9.4 in

San Carlos has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 69°F in June to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 64.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.8") and July the driest (2.2").

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Schools in San Carlos

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
U.E. El Sujal
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Radio Stations near San Carlos

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Acer variadas AAC+ 96 kbps

Museums in San Carlos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Arqueológico y Cultural San Carlos
San Carlos camino a buen retiro

Farmers Markets in San Carlos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado 1ro De Abril
Mercado 1ro De Abril
Mercado 2 de Febrero
Mercado Campesino 2 de Agosto
Mercado Central
Mercado Central
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Patujú

Hotels in San Carlos

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Santa María la Antigua

Restaurants in San Carlos

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

pensión

Stadiums & Teams in San Carlos

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Airports Near San Carlos

10 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Carlos

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
iglesia

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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Frequently Asked Questions About San Carlos

What is the population of San Carlos?

San Carlos has a population of 4,180 residents and is located in Bolivia. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 622.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Carlos?

San Carlos 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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