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Sucre, Bolivia

Chuquisaca Department · Bolivia

Sucre is a large city in Chuquisaca Department, Bolivia with a population of 224,838. Elevation: 9,180 ft (2,798 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

224,838 Population 329/sq mi density
9,180 ft Elevation 2,798 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
33.6 in Annual Rain
America / La Paz Timezone

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About Sucre

Sucre

Sucre, officially La Ilustre y Heroica Sucre is the de jure capital city of Bolivia, the capital of the Chuquisaca Department and the sixth most populous city in Bolivia. Located in the south-central part of the country, Sucre lies at an elevation of 2,790 m (9,150 ft), making it the second-highest capital city in the world after Quito. This relatively high altitude gives the city a subtropical highland climate with cool temperatures year-round. Over the centuries, the city has received various names, including La Plata, Charcas, and Chuquisaca. Today, the region is of predominantly Quechua background, with some Aymara communities and influences.

People

Population224,838
Density329/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain33.6 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation9,180 ft (2,798 m)
Population224,838
Population Density329 / sq mi
Elevation9,180 ft (2,798 m)
Coordinates-19.0333°, -65.2627°
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz
Country🇧🇴 Bolivia
State / ProvinceChuquisaca Department
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation33.6 inches (854 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sucre

Sucre is a large city in Bolivia (Chuquisaca Department) with a population of 224,838. The city sits at an elevation of 9,180 feet (2,798 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.6 inches. The timezone is America/La_Paz.

Climate in Sucre

Sucre 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
Sucre experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 51°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 9,180 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below Bolivia avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,180 ft (2,798 m)
Area682.6 sq mi (1,768.0 km²)
Population Density329/sq mi
Coordinates-19.0333°N, 65.2627°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.6"
12% below Bolivia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.51"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

63 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 24, 2024.

May 22, 1998 25 km NNW of Mizque, Bolivia M6.6 146 km
Feb 21, 2017 41 km E of Padilla, Bolivia M6.5 145 km
Mar 15, 2019 31 km SSE of Tarata, Bolivia M6.3 146 km
Jun 29, 2001 53 km W of Potosí, Bolivia M6.1 117 km
Jul 27, 2003 56 km N of Camargo, Bolivia M6.0 123 km
Jan 27, 2014 40 km E of Padilla, Bolivia M5.6 143 km
May 22, 1998 21 km ESE of Mizque, Bolivia M5.6 117 km
May 29, 1998 8 km WSW of Totora, Bolivia M5.4 143 km
May 26, 1998 13 km NNW of Mizque, Bolivia M5.4 135 km
May 12, 1995 37 km E of Padilla, Bolivia M5.4 142 km
Aug 20, 2007 74 km W of Potosí, Bolivia M5.4 146 km
Mar 1, 1998 45 km NNE of Colquechaca, Bolivia M5.3 105 km
Mar 21, 2021 34 km N of Monteagudo, Bolivia M5.3 143 km
May 22, 1998 Potosi-Chuquisaca border region, Bolivia M5.3 129 km
Jun 29, 2020 44 km S of Vallegrande, Bolivia M5.1 127 km
Jun 29, 2020 49 km W of Abapó, Bolivia M5.0 149 km
Apr 27, 2011 52 km WSW of Potosí, Bolivia M4.8 129 km
Jul 2, 1998 10 km ESE of Totora, Bolivia M4.8 142 km
May 22, 1998 26 km W of Mizque, Bolivia M4.8 127 km
Aug 12, 2019 69 km WSW of Monteagudo, Bolivia M4.6 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Jatun Mundo Quri Warani (152 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Jatun Mundo Quri Warani Lava dome(s) 5,438 m (17,841 ft) Unknown 152 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 5.5 in Wettest
February 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in
March 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in
June 56°F (14°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 51°F (11°C) 0.1 in Coldest
August 58°F (15°C) 0.4 in
September 61°F (16°C) 1.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
November 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
December 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in Warmest

Sucre has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 51°F in July to 64°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Sucre

Institution Type Founded Website
Carrera de Pedagogía University - ,
Carrera de Psicología University - ,
Carrera de Turismo University - ,
Carrera Idiomas University - ,
Carrera Trabajo Social University - ,
Cempromat University 2003 Visit →
Escuela Nacional de Maestros Mariscal Sucre College - ,
Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias University - ,
Facultad de Ciencias de Enfermería y Obstetricia University - ,
Facultad De Ciencias, Químico, Farmacéuticas y Bioquimicas College - ,
Facultad de Contaduría y Ciencias Politicas University - ,
Facultad de Humanidades y Ciencias de la Educación University - Visit →
Facultad de Odontología University - ,
Facultad de Tecnología University - ,
Facultad Humanidades University - ,
Facultad Medicina University - Visit →
Facultad Técnica University - ,
Ilustre Colegio de Abogados de Chuquisaca College - ,
Rectorado University - ,
Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar University - ,
Universidad Mayor Real y Pontificia San Francisco Xavier de Chuquisaca University 1624 ,
Universidad Mayor, Real y Pontificia de San Francisco Xavier de Chuquisaca University - Visit →
Universidad Nacional Siglo XX University - ,
Universidad Privada del Valle University - ,

Schools in Sucre

94+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Unidad Educativa Julio Quezada Redón - - - -
Spanish lessons in Sucre with Silvia - - - -
U.E. Thako Pampa - - - -
U.E. Ruffo - - - -
Centro de Educacion Alternativa "Villa Armonia" - - - -
U.E. Tomas Katari de Lajastambo - - - -
U.E. San Xavier - - - -
Unidad Educativa Colegio Nacional Junin - - - -
Unidad Educativa Manuel Ascencio Padilla - - - -
Unidad Educativa Valentín Abecia - - - -
Unidad Educativa La Inmaculada - - - -
Unidad Educativa Julia Degand - - - -
U.E.Angel Vaspineiro - - - -
U.E. Campanario - - - -
Sucre Spanish School - - - -
Musikal Sucre - - - -
Escuela Nicolás Ortiz - - - -
Colegio Ignacio Prudencio Bustillo - - - -
CCTs de la UASB - - - -
Fenix Spanish school - - - -
U.E. Ovando - - - -
U.E. Flora Quiroga de Ortuzte - - - -
Instituto CCA - - - -
Colegio Montessori - - - -
Unidad Educativa Don Bosco - - - -
U.E. Guido Villagómez A - - - -
Unidad Educativa José Ignacio de Sanjinés - - - -
Unidad Educativa Montessori - - - -
Unidad Educativa Angela Maurer - - - -
Unidad Educativa Jorge Revilla Aldana - - - -
U.E EMILIO HOCHMANN - - - -
Centro Educativo Multifuncional Villa Armonía - - - -
Colegio del Sagrado Corazón - - - -
Colegio Loyola de Fé y Alegría - - - -
Colegio Bon Humboldt - - - -
Colegio María Josefa Mujía - - - -
Academia Latinoamericana de Español - - - -
Unidad Educativa Colegio Boliviano Alemán Cardenal Maurer - - - -
UNIDAD EDUCATIVA CHE GUEVARA - - - -
GASTON VILAR CASSO "B" - - - -
U.E. Gualberto Villarroel de Qhora Qhora Baja - - - -
UNIDAD EDUCATIVA FRANCISCANA LA RECOLETA - - - -
U.E. 6 de Junio A - - - -
U.E. Alberto Bohórquez - - - -
U.E. Victoria Diez - - - -
UNIDAD EDUCATIVA JOSÉ CLEMENTE MAURER DE "AZARI" - - - -
Colegio Ciudad Blanca - - - -
Unidad Educativa Julio Quezada Redón - - - -
Spanish lessons in Sucre with Silvia - - - -
U.E. Thako Pampa - - - -
U.E. Ruffo - - - -
Centro de Educacion Alternativa "Villa Armonia" - - - -
U.E. Tomas Katari de Lajastambo - - - -
U.E. San Xavier - - - -
Unidad Educativa Colegio Nacional Junin - - - -
Unidad Educativa Manuel Ascencio Padilla - - - -
Unidad Educativa Valentín Abecia - - - -
Unidad Educativa La Inmaculada - - - -
Unidad Educativa Julia Degand - - - -
U.E.Angel Vaspineiro - - - -
Sucre Spanish School - - - -
Musikal Sucre - - - -
Escuela Nicolás Ortiz - - - -
Colegio Ignacio Prudencio Bustillo - - - -
CCTs de la UASB - - - -
Fenix Spanish school - - - -
U.E. Ovando - - - -
U.E. Flora Quiroga de Ortuzte - - - -
Instituto CCA - - - -
Colegio Montessori - - - -
Sucre Spanish School - - - -
Unidad Educativa Don Bosco - - - -
U.E. Guido Villagómez A - - - -
Unidad Educativa José Ignacio de Sanjinés - - - -
Unidad Educativa Montessori - - - -
Unidad Educativa Angela Maurer - - - -
Unidad Educativa Jorge Revilla Aldana - - - -
U.E EMILIO HOCHMANN - - - -
Centro Educativo Multifuncional Villa Armonía - - - -
Colegio del Sagrado Corazón - - - -
Colegio Loyola de Fé y Alegría - - - -
Colegio Bon Humboldt - - - -
Colegio María Josefa Mujía - - - -
Academia Latinoamericana de Español - - - -
Unidad Educativa Colegio Boliviano Alemán Cardenal Maurer - - - -
U.E. Qhocha Pata - - - -
GASTON VILAR CASSO "B" - - - -
U.E. Gualberto Villarroel de Qhora Qhora Baja - - - -
UNIDAD EDUCATIVA FRANCISCANA LA RECOLETA - - - -
U.E. 6 de Junio A - - - -
U.E. Alberto Bohórquez - - - -
U.E. Victoria Diez - - - -
UNIDAD EDUCATIVA JOSÉ CLEMENTE MAURER DE "AZARI" - - - -
Colegio Ciudad Blanca - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sucre

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sucremanta Tv entretenimiento, musica AAC

Museums in Sucre

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Capellanica
Casa Capellanica
Casa de La Libertad
Casa de La Libertad
Casa de la Libertad
Casa de la Libertad
Castillo de La Glorieta
Castillo de La Glorieta
Museo Alfredo Gutiérrez Valenzuela
Museo Alfredo Gutiérrez Valenzuela
Museo Antropológico
Museo Antropológico
Museo Arte Indigena (asur)
Museo Arte Indigena (asur)
Museo ASUR
Museo ASUR
Museo Charcas
Museo Charcas
Museo Costumbrista Casa Deheza
Museo Costumbrista Casa Deheza
Museo de Anatomía Humana
Museo de Anatomía Humana
Museo de la Recoleta
Museo de la Recoleta
Museo de Santa Clara
Museo de Santa Clara
Museo de sombreros
Museo de sombreros
Museo del Chocolate
Museo del Chocolate
Museo del Tesoro
Museo del Tesoro
Museo Eclesiástico
Museo Eclesiástico
Museo Histórico Militar de la Nación
Museo Histórico Militar de la Nación
Museo Nacional de Etnográfica y Folklore
Museo Nacional de Etnográfica y Folklore
Museo Universitario de Anatomia
Museo Universitario de Anatomia
Palacio de La Florida
Palacio de La Florida

Libraries in Sucre

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Público Escolar del Archivo y Biblioteca Nacionales de Bolivia0.0
Biblioteca Público Escolar del Archivo y Biblioteca Nacionales de Bolivia0.0
La Casa del Libro0.0
La Casa del Libro0.0

Farmers Markets in Sucre

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Canada
Mercado Central
Mercado de Lajastambo
Mercado de Plantas
Mercado de Plantas
Mercado El Morro
Mercado El Morro
Mercado Evo Morales Ayma
Mercado Poconas
Mercado Salvador Sánchez
Mercado San Antonio
Mercado San Antonio
Mercado Santa Ana
Mercado Santa Ana
Mercado Tomas Katari
Mercado Villa Rosario
MICROMERCADO
MICROMERCADO
MICROMERCADO LUISIÑO
MICROMERCADO LUISIÑO

Hotels in Sucre

41 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alojamiento Constitucional
Alojamiento La Plata
Belle Ville Sucre
Capital Plaza Hotel
Casa Verde B&B
Casarte Tukubamba
Cecil
Chuquisaca
Ciudad Blanca
Ciudad Blanca
Colonia Blanca
Colonia Real
Copacabana
Cretassico
El Gobernador Hostal
Gran Hotel
Grand Hotel
Hostal Camila
Hostal Libertad
Hostal Luzmarh
Hostal Recoleta Sur
Hostal San Francisco
Hostal Santa Cruz
Hostal Sucre
Hostal Wara
Hotel Boutique La Posada
Hotel Charcas
Hotel Independencia
Hotel Kronos
Hotel Premier
La Escondida Hostel
Mi pueblo Samary Hotel Boutique
Patrimonio
Qhawarina
Residencial Bolivia
Santa María La Real
Santa Teresa Alley Hostel
Santa teresa de jesus
Valencia
Villa Antigua
Villa Francesa

Restaurants in Sucre

95 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

7 lunares
Al Paso
Amsterdam Cafe Bar Restaurant
Aosta Caffe Ristorante
Azafran
Azafran
Azafrán
Bei Jing
Bienmesabe
Bunsik Son
Bunsik Son
Bunsik Son
BurguerTown
Cafe Monterosso
Café Restaurant Potocchi Sucre
Casa Kolping Restaurant
Cavendish
Chicharronería "Manto de Urkupiña"
Chifa & Thai
CHURRASQUERIA AQUÍ ME QUEDO
Coffee Click
Cosmo Café Restaurant
Don Antonio Cocina Mexicana
Doña Franca
Doña Natty
El Asador Fronterizo
El Cuchillo
EL Gaucho
El Huerto Restaurante
el Kalito
El Parilltin Steak
El Parral Cinteño
El Pica Picante
El Refugio de Don Alfredo
El Romeral
El Solar
El Último Taco en Paris
Florín
FNATIC RESTAURANT
Fried chicken restaurant
Inaynalla
Jaya
Joy Ride
Kaiseki sushi Restaurant
Ketchwa mikhuna vegan
Koi Sushi Bar
Korea restaurant
La Cabañita
La Gran Muralla China
La Mesa
La Posada
La Recoleta
La Taverne
La Vieja Bodega
Las Flamas
Los Oliivos
Mestizo
Mestizo
Monky's Churros
Mr. Chef
Mrxim
Musa Vinoteca Restaurante
Napolitana
Nativa
Negro Café
Nouvelle Cuisine
Palacio de Papas rellenas
Papavero
Pension Continental
Picanteria Charito
Picanteria Doña Irma
Pizzeria Diabolico
Plaza Restaurante
Pollo Rikos
Pollos a la Brasa El Oriental
POLLOS BROASTER CAPITAL-PENSIÓN
POLLOS BROASTER CAPITAL-PENSIÓN
Pollos El Economico
por su pollo good grilled
Prem
Pueblo Chico
Qhawana by Samary
Restauran Sandro
Restaurant Antoojitos
Restaurant Don Coco
Restaurante El Germen
Restaurante Munaypata
Restaurante Rolos
Shanghai2
shisha bar
Tai Wan
Terra Sucre
The red lion
Tierra - Restaurante Vegetariano
Wasy Mama

Cafes in Sucre

33 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aromas café
Cafe Gourmet Mirador
Café La Estación 1940
Café Mirador San Miguel
Cafe Naturale
Caffeccio
Capital
Coffee Bike
Coffee bike roaster
CoffeeBike
Contrapunto
Cooking Classes & Cafe La Boca del Sapo
Fresh juices
Kaffa Bunn
Karinel
Kultur Berlin
La Casita de Santa Clara
La ermita de San Francisco
La kombi Cafe-Mobil
La Torre Cafe Mirador
Le p'tit Parisien
Me Gusta Café
Merci
Metro Café
Micelio- Espacio Cultural
Monkey's Churros
Negro café
Paradiso
Somos
Spigadeli
Time & Coffee
Time & Coffee
Typica Cafe

Cinemas in Sucre

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

SAS Cinéma

Theatres in Sucre

4 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bubulú - Centro Cultural
Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho
Teatro 3 de Febrero
Teatro al Aire Libre Mauro Nuñez

Castles in Sucre

3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castillo de La Glorieta
Palacete de La Florida
Palacete del Guereo

Theme Parks in Sucre

2 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Parque Escuela
Parque Infantil de Dinosaurios

Clinics in Sucre

8 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Casegural
Centro de Salud Patacón
Centro de Salud Villa Rosario
Centro Medico
Hospital Monseñor Jesus Perez
Laboratorio de Anàlisis Clìnico Central
Policlinico 25 de Mayo CNS
Posta de Salud Alto Delicias

Dentists in Sucre

7 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Consultorio Dental - Dra. Marina Flores
Dentista
Mi Dientesito Sano
odontodent
Pro Aesthetics Dental
Soluciones Dentales Ese Ese
Zamuriano Dentist & Orthodontics

Veterinaries in Sucre

21 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arca de Noe
Bienestar Animal
BO #7390950667
BO #7390950677
BO #7390950678
BO #7390950679
BO #7390950680
Del Sur
Emervet
Huellas
Huesos
La estancia
Mi Can
Mi Refugio
Pro-Can
ProVet
Romavet
San Martin
Vet y Luna
Veterinaria Navarro
Vicman

Train Stations in Sucre

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

El Tejar

Bus Stations in Sucre

7 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bus for Potolo
Départ pour Potolo et Chataquila (Camino Inca) 6am
Minibús a Padilla, Tomina, Zudañez, Alcalá, Icla
Parada a Tarabuco
Terminal de Buses Interprovincial
Terminal de Buses Sucre
Truffis para Potolo

Gas Stations in Sucre

14 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BO #879127862
BO #879970425
EE.SS. Central de Carga GNC I
EE.SS. El Tejar - YPFB
EE.SS. Ful Petrol
EE.SS. Gascenter
EE.SS. Ostria Gutierrez
ES Central de Carga GNC II
ES Gascenter II
ES Maria Elba
ES Oqharikuna
ES San Antonio
Estacion de Servicio Juana Azurduy
Estación de Servicio Nayler

Banks in Sucre

14 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Crédito de Bolivia
Banco Ecofuturo
Banco Fie
Banco Fortaleza
Banco Fortaleza
Banco Mercantil Santa Cruz
Banco Nacional de Bolivia
Banco Sol
Banco Unión
Banco Unión
BNB
BNB24
Cooperativa Catedral Ltda
Sembrar Sartawi

Shopping Malls in Sucre

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

SAS

Gyms in Sucre

9 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Athletic Gym
Capital Fitness GYM
Cazador Gym
Crosswings Fire
fitness gym
Gold's Gym Freya
Gym Flex Lider
Titanes
Vista Training Center

Stadiums & Teams in Sucre

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio Olímpico Patria

Airports Near Sucre

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alcantarí International AirportSRELarge Airport
Capitan Nicolas Rojas AirportPOIMedium Airport
Juana Azurduy de Padilla Air Force Base-Medium Airport
Pepinalito Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Sucre

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correos de Bolivia
Correos de Bolivia

Treatment Centers in Sucre

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro Medico
Hospital Monseñor Jesus Perez
Laboratorio de Anàlisis Clìnico Central
Policlinico 25 de Mayo CNS

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Sucre

2 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Historic City of SucreCultural1991
Sucre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sucre

60 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla de la Rotonda
Capilla de la Rotonda
Capilla de la Virgen de Guadalupe
Capilla de la Virgen de Guadalupe
Capilla de San José
Capilla de San José
Capilla Santa Barbara, Parroquia Santiago Apostol
Capilla Santa Barbara, Parroquia Santiago Apostol
Catedral Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Catedral Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Cristo Rey
Cristo Rey
Gruta de Nuestra Señora de Lourdes
Gruta de Nuestra Señora de Lourdes
Iglesia Cristo Rey
Iglesia Cristo Rey
Iglesia de Cristo
Iglesia de San Juan
Iglesia de San Juan
Iglesia San Juan de Dios
Iglesia San Juan de Dios
Iglesia Santa Bárbara
Iglesia Santa Bárbara
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
Parroquia San José
Parroquia San José
Salón del Reino de Los Testigos de Jehová
Salón del Reino de Los Testigos de Jehová
Salon del Reino de los Testigos de Jehova
Salón del Reino de Los Testigos de Jehová
Salón del Reino de Los Testigos de Jehová
San Pedro
San Pedro
Templo de La Merced
Templo de La Merced
Templo de San Agustín
Templo de San Agustín
Templo de San Lázaro
Templo de San Lázaro
Templo de San Roque
Templo de San Roque
Templo de San Sebastián
Templo de San Sebastián
Templo de Santa Ana
Templo de Santa Ana
Templo de Santa Mónica
Templo de Santa Mónica
Templo de Santo Domingo
Templo de Santo Domingo
Templo San Francisco
Templo San Francisco
Templo San Miguel
Templo San Miguel

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/La_Paz
Elevation
2,810 m (9,220 ft)
Area
1,768.0 km² (682.4 mi²)
Founded
1538
Mayor
Enrique Leaño Palenque
Website
sucre.bo/
Twinned With
Belo Horizonte, Bogotá, Brussels, Cartagena, Concepción, Curitiba, Iquique, Istanbul, La Plata, Mechelen, Nanjing, Quito, San Miguel de Tucumán, San Salvador de Jujuy

Around Sucre

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 47
Hospitals 23
Pharmacies 60
Restaurants 99
Cafes 37
Bars 19
Supermarkets 11
Banks 12
Museums 18
Hotels 43
Libraries 2
Parks 174
Police Stations 5
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 25

Things to See Near Sucre

14 places within 15 km

🏰 Castles (3)
  • • Castillo de La Glorieta
  • • Palacete de La Florida
  • • Palacete del Guereo
🖼️ Galleries (1)
  • • Arte y Cultura Sucre
⛰️ Peaks (4)
  • • Cerro Churuquella
  • • Cerro Sica Sica
  • • Ch'aki Mayu
  • • Inti Rumi
🌄 Viewpoints (6)
  • • La Torre
  • • Mirador Centro
  • • Mirador Churuquella
  • • Mirador Huellas
  • • Mirador Recoleta
  • + 1 more

🇧🇴 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Sucre

Historic City of Sucre
Cultural · inscribed 1991
Sucre, the first capital of Bolivia, was founded by the Spanish in the first half of the 16th century. Its many well-preserved 16th-century religious buildings, such as San Lázaro, San Francisco and Santo Domingo, illustrate the blending of local architectural...
Sucre
· inscribed 0

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 Sucre

What is the population of Sucre?

Sucre has a population of 224,838 residents and is located in Bolivia. The population density is 329 people per square mile, spread across 682.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sucre?

Sucre has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°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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