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San Ignacio de Velasco, Bolivia
Santa Cruz Department · Bolivia
San Ignacio de Velasco is a small city in Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia with a population of 23,569. Elevation: 1,909 ft (582 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Ignacio de Velasco
San Ignacio de Velasco, is the capital of the José Miguel de Velasco Province and the San Ignacio de Velasco Municipality in the Santa Cruz Department of Bolivia.
People
Climate
| Population | 23,569 |
| Population Density | 46 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,909 ft (582 m) |
| Coordinates | -16.3777°, -60.9647° |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
| Country | 🇧🇴 Bolivia |
| State / Province | Santa Cruz Department |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.6 inches (1,159 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Ignacio de Velasco
San Ignacio de Velasco is a small city in Bolivia (Santa Cruz Department) with a population of 23,569. The city sits at an elevation of 1,909 feet (582 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.6 inches. The timezone is America/La_Paz.
Climate in San Ignacio de Velasco
San Ignacio de Velasco has an average annual temperature of 24.6°C (76°F). The hottest month is Oct (26.7°C), the coldest is Jul (21.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 947 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.9°F |
| 42% above Bolivia avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,909 ft (582 m) |
| Area | 515.1 sq mi (1,334.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.3777°N, 60.9647°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 6.8 in |
San Ignacio de Velasco has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in June to 81°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (0.6").
Colleges & Universities in San Ignacio de Velasco
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biador Moreno Peña | College | — | — |
| Infocal | University | — | — |
| UCBCH | University | — | — |
Schools in San Ignacio de Velasco
22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Seminario | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. Privada San Ignacio de Loyola | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Eduaro Avaroa | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Don Bosco | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Monseñor Daniel Rivero | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Rosenhammer | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. San Andrés | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio San Antonio | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Carlos Mayser | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. Germán Bush | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. Lotte Salzgeber | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Facundo Flores | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio San Francisco | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio San Ignacio | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Jorge Prestel | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Particular Austria | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Particular Carmen Retor | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Mariscal Sucre | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Padre Pío Waldthaler | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela cruceña | — | — | — | — |
| UE San Rafaelito | — | — | — | — |
| UE Virgen Candelaria | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near San Ignacio de Velasco
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in San Ignacio de Velasco
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San Ignacio de Velasco
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feria 15 de Agosto | |||||
| Mercado 23 de Marzo | |||||
| Mercado Central 31 de Julio |
Hotels in San Ignacio de Velasco
16 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in San Ignacio de Velasco
11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in San Ignacio de Velasco
6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in San Ignacio de Velasco
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in San Ignacio de Velasco
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in San Ignacio de Velasco
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in San Ignacio de Velasco
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in San Ignacio de Velasco
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in San Ignacio de Velasco
6 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San Ignacio de Velasco
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in San Ignacio de Velasco
9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in San Ignacio de Velasco
3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in San Ignacio de Velasco
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in San Ignacio de Velasco
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Ignacio de Velasco
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| San Ignacio de Velasco Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Capitán Av. Juan Cochamanidis S. Airport | SNG | Small Airport |
| Espiritu Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in San Ignacio de Velasco
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Oficina de Correos |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near San Ignacio de Velasco
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Misión de Santa Ana |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Ignacio de Velasco
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla del Cerro San Ignacio | |
| Español | |
| Iglesia Amiasaf Sama | |
| Iglesia Asunta | |
| Iglesia catedral | |
| Iglesia San Fransisco de Asis | |
| Iglesia y Convento Las Clarisas | |
| Salon del Reino de los Testigos de Jéhova | |
| Santuario de Santa María del Camino | |
| Santuario del Divino Niño |
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12 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About San Ignacio de Velasco
What is the population of San Ignacio de Velasco?
San Ignacio de Velasco has a population of 23,569 residents and is located in Bolivia. The population density is 46 people per square mile, spread across 515.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Ignacio de Velasco?
San Ignacio de Velasco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.6 inches.