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Tarabuco, Bolivia

Chuquisaca Department · Bolivia

Tarabuco is a small town in Chuquisaca Department, Bolivia with a population of 2,428. Elevation: 10,804 ft (3,293 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,428 Population 4/sq mi density
10,804 ft Elevation 3,293 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
27.7 in Annual Rain
America / La Paz Timezone

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About Tarabuco

Tarabuco

Tarabuco is a Bolivian town in the department of Chuquisaca, capital of the Yamparáez Province and seat of Tarabuco Municipality. It is best known as the home of the Yampara culture. Its people host the Pujllay festival in March each year. Members of the local indigenous community gather for Mass, parade in their colorful traditional costumes, drink plenty of chicha, and celebrate.

People

Population2,428
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain27.7 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation10,804 ft (3,293 m)
Population2,428
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation10,804 ft (3,293 m)
Coordinates-19.1817°, -64.9152°
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz
Country🇧🇴 Bolivia
State / ProvinceChuquisaca Department
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation27.7 inches (703 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tarabuco

Tarabuco is a small town in Bolivia (Chuquisaca Department) with a population of 2,428. The city sits at an elevation of 10,804 feet (3,293 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.7 inches. The timezone is America/La_Paz.

Tarabuco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 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 27.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,804 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below Bolivia avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,804 ft (3,293 m)
Area682.6 sq mi (1,768.0 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-19.1817°N, 64.9152°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.7"
27% below Bolivia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Jul 14, 2022.

Feb 21, 2017 41 km E of Padilla, Bolivia M6.5 107 km
Jun 29, 2001 53 km W of Potosí, Bolivia M6.1 146 km
Jul 27, 2003 56 km N of Camargo, Bolivia M6.0 110 km
May 22, 1998 21 km ESE of Mizque, Bolivia M5.6 135 km
Jan 27, 2014 40 km E of Padilla, Bolivia M5.6 105 km
May 12, 1995 37 km E of Padilla, Bolivia M5.4 103 km
Mar 1, 1998 45 km NNE of Colquechaca, Bolivia M5.3 142 km
Mar 21, 2021 34 km N of Monteagudo, Bolivia M5.3 103 km
Jun 29, 2020 44 km S of Vallegrande, Bolivia M5.1 95 km
Jul 14, 2016 44 km NNE of Monteagudo, Bolivia M5.1 114 km
Jun 29, 2020 49 km W of Abapó, Bolivia M5.0 116 km
Aug 18, 2019 11 km N of Monteagudo, Bolivia M4.6 118 km
Oct 11, 2012 28 km NNW of Monteagudo, Bolivia M4.6 99 km
Apr 18, 2010 23 km ESE of Mizque, Bolivia M4.6 134 km
Aug 12, 2019 69 km WSW of Monteagudo, Bolivia M4.6 111 km
May 23, 1998 17 km SE of Mizque, Bolivia M4.6 132 km
Mar 31, 1992 35 km N of Camargo, Bolivia M4.5 132 km
Jun 27, 2013 50 km NNW of Potosí, Bolivia M4.5 107 km
Jul 14, 2022 36 km ENE of Colquechaca, Bolivia M4.5 109 km
Jun 5, 1998 36 km NE of Aiquile, Bolivia M4.5 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Jatun Mundo Quri Warani (177 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Jatun Mundo Quri Warani Lava dome(s) 5,438 m (17,841 ft) Unknown 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 4.9 in Wettest
February 60°F (16°C) 4.6 in
March 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.1 in
May 56°F (13°C) 0.2 in
June 54°F (12°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 52°F (11°C) 0.1 in Coldest
August 56°F (13°C) 0.3 in
September 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.6 in
November 62°F (16°C) 2.5 in
December 62°F (17°C) 4.0 in Warmest

Tarabuco has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 52°F in July to 62°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Tarabuco

29 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
U.E. Sipuco - - - -
U.E. Qullpa Pampa - - - -
U.E. Pisili - - - -
U.E. Dr. Mendieta - - - -
U.E. Aniceto Arce - - - -
U.E. Rosalía Viuda de Antezana - - - -
U.E. Aniceto Arce - - - -
U.E. Molle Wata - - - -
U.E. Michkha Mayu - - - -
U.E. Lajas - - - -
U.E. La Cienega - - - -
UE Juan Carrillo - - - -
U.E. Jumbate - - - -
U.E. Ichu Pampa - - - -
U.E. Higuera Chillca - - - -
UE San Jose del Paredon - - - -
U.E. Unidad De Los Pueblos - - - -
U.E. Willistoca - - - -
U.E. Vila Vila - - - -
U.E. Tunas Chillca - - - -
U.E. Wasi Wasi - - - -
U.E. Thaya Waka - - - -
UE Thula Mayu - - - -
U.E. Cayambuco - - - -
U.E. Angola - - - -
UE Kachuquira - - - -
UE Yoroma - - - -
U.E. Qullakamani - - - -
U.E. Puka Puka - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tarabuco

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sucremanta Tv entretenimiento, musica AAC

Museums in Tarabuco

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de la Batalla de Jumbate

Farmers Markets in Tarabuco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Campesino
Mercado Central de Presto
Textile's Street Market of Tarabuco
Vegetables Market

Hotels in Tarabuco

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hostal HI-CEJ
Pisili

Restaurants in Tarabuco

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pukari Wasi
Samay Wasi

Dentists in Tarabuco

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Odontologo

Gas Stations in Tarabuco

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EE.SS. Tarabuco

Stadiums & Teams in Tarabuco

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tarabuco

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alcantarí International AirportSRELarge Airport
Juana Azurduy de Padilla Air Force Base-Medium Airport
Morro Vermelho Airstrip-Small Airport
Padilla Airport-Small Airport
Pepinalito Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tarabuco

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de San Pedro de Tarabuco

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/La_Paz
Elevation
3,290 m (10,794 ft)

🇧🇴 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 Tarabuco

What is the population of Tarabuco?

Tarabuco has a population of 2,428 residents and is located in Bolivia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 682.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tarabuco?

Tarabuco has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.7 inches.

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