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Totora, Bolivia

Cochabamba · Bolivia

Totora is a small town in Cochabamba, Bolivia with a population of 1,597. Elevation: 9,501 ft (2,896 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,597 Population 99/sq mi density
9,501 ft Elevation 2,896 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
26.2 in Annual Rain
America / La Paz Timezone

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About Totora

Totora

Totora, Tutura or T'utura is a town in the Carrasco Province of the Cochabamba Department in Bolivia. It is the capital and most-populous place of the Totora Municipality. As of the 2012 census, the population is 1,925. The first settlers were the Inca. Totora was officially settled in 1876, and declared a town by the Government of Bolivia in 1894.

People

Population1,597
Density99/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (16°C)
Rain26.2 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation9,501 ft (2,896 m)
Population1,597
Population Density99 / sq mi
Elevation9,501 ft (2,896 m)
Coordinates-17.7266°, -65.1932°
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz
Country🇧🇴 Bolivia
State / ProvinceCochabamba
Average Temperature62°F (16°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation26.2 inches (665 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Totora

Totora is a small town in Bolivia (Cochabamba) with a population of 1,597. The city sits at an elevation of 9,501 feet (2,896 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.2 inches. The timezone is America/La_Paz.

Totora enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 26.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,501 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above Bolivia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,501 ft (2,896 m)
Area16.2 sq mi (42.0 km²)
Population Density99/sq mi
Coordinates-17.7266°N, 65.1932°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.2"
31% below Bolivia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.67"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

86 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 30, 2025.

May 22, 1998 25 km NNW of Mizque, Bolivia M6.6 25 km
Mar 15, 2019 31 km SSE of Tarata, Bolivia M6.3 77 km
Jul 4, 2001 41 km NNE of Colomi, Bolivia M6.2 97 km
Feb 27, 1990 42 km NW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia M5.9 128 km
Nov 13, 2009 26 km NNW of Mairana, Bolivia M5.8 118 km
May 22, 1998 21 km ESE of Mizque, Bolivia M5.6 30 km
May 26, 1998 13 km NNW of Mizque, Bolivia M5.4 22 km
May 29, 1998 8 km WSW of Totora, Bolivia M5.4 9 km
May 22, 1998 Potosi-Chuquisaca border region, Bolivia M5.3 73 km
Apr 3, 1994 38 km NW of Comarapa, Bolivia M5.3 40 km
Mar 1, 1998 45 km NNE of Colquechaca, Bolivia M5.3 98 km
Jan 23, 2010 16 km SSW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia M5.3 140 km
Jan 23, 2010 18 km SSW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia M5.1 138 km
Jun 11, 2017 18 km SW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia M5.1 135 km
Mar 7, 2023 38 km ENE of Colomi, Bolivia M4.9 68 km
May 6, 2024 20 km SSE of Chimoré, Bolivia M4.8 63 km
Jul 2, 1998 10 km ESE of Totora, Bolivia M4.8 11 km
May 19, 2011 63 km N of Comarapa, Bolivia M4.8 86 km
May 22, 1998 26 km W of Mizque, Bolivia M4.8 49 km
May 22, 2023 42 km NW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia M4.7 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 5.7 in Wettest
February 64°F (18°C) 5.2 in
March 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in
May 58°F (15°C) 0.3 in
June 55°F (13°C) 0.2 in Coldest
July 56°F (13°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
September 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in Warmest
November 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
December 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in

Totora has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 55°F in June to 66°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Totora

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Coluyo Grande - - - -
U.E. San Isidro - - - -
U.E. Tipas k’unchu - - - -
U.E. Tipas - - - -
U.E. Molle Molle - - - -
U.E. Martin Mostajo - - - -
U.E. La Paz - - - -
U.E. Totora - - - -
U.E. Uyacti Punta - - - -
U.E. 22 de Mayo de Lagunillas - - - -
U.E. 27 de Mayo - - - -
U.E. Moyapampa - - - -
U.E. Jose Carrasco Torrico de Totora - - - -
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Museums in Totora

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Ladislao Cabrera Bargas
Museo de Totora

Farmers Markets in Totora

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Campesino
Mercado Central de Mizque
Mercado Municipal de Totora
Mercado Nuevo

Hotels in Totora

7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Casa de Huéspedes Villa Eva
Hotel Centenario
Hotel Centenario
Hotel Don Félix
Hotel Hilton
Hotel Municipal
Municipal

Restaurants in Totora

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant Primavera
Restaurante Doña Mery

Cafes in Totora

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café de Totora

Gas Stations in Totora

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EESS Epizana Srl

Banks in Totora

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cooperativa Concordia Totora Ltda.
Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito Cristo Rey Cochabamba

Airports Near Totora

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aiquile Airport-Small Airport
Chimore AirportCCASmall Airport
Comarapa Airport-Small Airport
Mizque Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Totora

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla Tipas
Capilla Tipas k’unchu
Iglesia de Coluyo Grande
Iglesia de Moya Pampa
Iglesia Moyapampa
Iglesia Tika Pampa

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/La_Paz
Elevation
2,805 m (9,203 ft)
Area
42.0 km² (16.2 mi²)
Founded
1876

🇧🇴 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 Totora

What is the population of Totora?

Totora has a population of 1,597 residents and is located in Bolivia. The population density is 99 people per square mile, spread across 16.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Totora?

Totora enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.2 inches.

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