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Vallegrande, Bolivia

Santa Cruz Department · Bolivia

Vallegrande is a small city in Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia with a population of 8,422. Elevation: 6,512 ft (1,985 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,422 Population 4/sq mi density
6,512 ft Elevation 1,985 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
24.6 in Annual Rain
America / La Paz Timezone

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About Vallegrande

Vallegrande

Vallegrande is a small colonial town in Bolivia, located in the Department of Santa Cruz, some 125 km southwest of Santa Cruz de la Sierra. It is the capital of the Vallegrande Province and Vallegrande Municipality and serves as a regionally important market town.

People

Population8,422
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain24.6 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation6,512 ft (1,985 m)
Population8,422
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation6,512 ft (1,985 m)
Coordinates-18.4889°, -64.1083°
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz
Country🇧🇴 Bolivia
State / ProvinceSanta Cruz Department
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation24.6 inches (625 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Vallegrande

Vallegrande is a small city in Bolivia (Santa Cruz Department) with a population of 8,422. The city sits at an elevation of 6,512 feet (1,985 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.6 inches. The timezone is America/La_Paz.

Climate in Vallegrande

Vallegrande has an average annual temperature of 16.6°C (62°F). The hottest month is Dec (18.6°C), the coldest is Jul (13.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 621 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.4°C / 65°F 13.3° / 23.5° 121.7
Feb 17.8°C / 64°F 13.2° / 22.5° 113.5
Mar 18°C / 64°F 13.2° / 22.7° 82.2
Apr 16.4°C / 62°F 11.4° / 21.4° 34.7
May 14.7°C / 58°F 9.2° / 20.2° 18.0
Jun 14.4°C / 58°F 8.5° / 20.4° 11.4
Jul 13.8°C / 57°F 7.4° / 20.2° 13.6
Aug 14.4°C / 58°F 7.6° / 21.2° 11.3
Sep 16.4°C / 62°F 9.6° / 23.3° 11.9
Oct 18°C / 64°F 12° / 23.9° 40.1
Nov 18.3°C / 65°F 12.6° / 24° 51.4
Dec 18.6°C / 65°F 13.4° / 23.7° 111.2
Vallegrande enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 291 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 24.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,512 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above Bolivia avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,512 ft (1,985 m)
Area2,027.7 sq mi (5,251.8 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-18.4889°N, 64.1083°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.6"
35% below Bolivia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

85 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Feb 5, 2025.

Feb 21, 2017 41 km E of Padilla, Bolivia M6.5 91 km
Feb 27, 1990 42 km NW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia M5.9 148 km
Nov 13, 2009 26 km NNW of Mairana, Bolivia M5.8 64 km
Jan 27, 2014 40 km E of Padilla, Bolivia M5.6 88 km
May 22, 1998 21 km ESE of Mizque, Bolivia M5.6 123 km
May 29, 1998 8 km WSW of Totora, Bolivia M5.4 148 km
May 12, 1995 37 km E of Padilla, Bolivia M5.4 96 km
Jan 23, 2010 16 km SSW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia M5.3 108 km
Mar 21, 2021 34 km N of Monteagudo, Bolivia M5.3 112 km
Apr 3, 1994 38 km NW of Comarapa, Bolivia M5.3 116 km
Feb 23, 2002 7 km SE of Limoncito, Bolivia M5.1 91 km
Jan 23, 2010 18 km SSW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia M5.1 106 km
Jun 11, 2017 18 km SW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia M5.1 108 km
Jun 29, 2020 44 km S of Vallegrande, Bolivia M5.1 44 km
Jul 14, 2016 44 km NNE of Monteagudo, Bolivia M5.1 106 km
Oct 16, 2009 30 km N of Abapó, Bolivia M5.0 74 km
Jun 29, 2020 49 km W of Abapó, Bolivia M5.0 56 km
Oct 15, 2013 43 km NNE of Abapó, Bolivia M5.0 88 km
Oct 15, 2013 44 km NNE of Abapó, Bolivia M4.9 92 km
Oct 17, 2009 33 km N of Abapó, Bolivia M4.9 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
February 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
March 67°F (20°C) 3.1 in
April 65°F (18°C) 1.4 in
May 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in
July 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in
September 65°F (19°C) 0.8 in
October 67°F (20°C) 1.4 in
November 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in
December 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in

Vallegrande has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 60°F in July to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Vallegrande

Institution Type Founded Website
UAGRM - Nucleo Vallegrande University - ,

Schools in Vallegrande

28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
U.E. Cinev - - - -
U.E. Cañada de Arteaga - - - -
U.E. San Blas - - - -
U.E. El Bello - - - -
U.E. Casas Viejas - - - -
U.E. Olga Rengel de Cabrera (Turno Tarde) - - - -
U.E. Ruben Terrazas (Turno Mañana) - - - -
U.E. Aniceto Solares I - - - -
U.E. El Maestro en Casa Irfa - - - -
U.E. Vallegrande - - - -
U.E. Pedro Montaño Rocha - - - -
U.E. Mariscal Sucre - - - -
U.E. Fátima Eid de Villagómez - - - -
U.E. Enrique Quintela - - - -
U.E. Jesus Infante I - - - -
U.E. Emilio Finot - - - -
U.E. Obra Josefina Balsamo - - - -
U.E. Sor Anita - - - -
U.E. Isabel Villegas Mariscal - - - -
U.E. La Hoyada - - - -
U.E. Monseñor Julio Terrazas - - - -
U.E. Juana Carmen Roman - - - -
U.E. Manuel Maria Caballero - - - -
U.E. Abraham Sanabria - - - -
U.E. Obispo Manuel Jose Peña - - - -
U.E. Juan Manuel Santillan - - - -
U.E. Ignacio Teran - - - -
U.E. Guadalupe - - - -
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Museums in Vallegrande

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archeological Museum
Museo Cultural VGD
Museo Histocheval

Farmers Markets in Vallegrande

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Abasto
Mercado Campesino
Mercado Celso Camacho
Mercado Samuel Villazón

Hotels in Vallegrande

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Santa Cruz
Hotel Solar
Plaza Pueblo Hotel Restaurant

Restaurants in Vallegrande

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Gran Chacina
Nuevo China
Restaurant 3 Hermanos
Restaurant El Mirador
Restaurant El Pahuichi
Restaurant Flor de la Dalia
Restaurant La Nueva China
Restaurante Martin Pescador

Theatres in Vallegrande

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Teatro
Teatro al Aire Libre

Monuments in Vallegrande

4 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

El Cristo Redentor
Fosa de Guerrilleros
Monumento a San Jorge
Soldado Desconocido

Clinics in Vallegrande

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinica Dr. Agustin Mendez

Dentists in Vallegrande

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BO #6244610933
Clinica Dental Orto Dent
Consultorio Dental Sucre

Bus Stations in Vallegrande

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Buses

Gas Stations in Vallegrande

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EE.SS. Euse Cruz
EE.SS. Montes Claros Ltda

Banks in Vallegrande

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Prodem
Banco Unión
Cidre IFD
Cooperativa San Mateo

Stadiums & Teams in Vallegrande

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Airports Near Vallegrande

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Capitán Av. Vidal Villagomez Toledo AirportVAHSmall Airport
Comarapa Airport-Small Airport
Morro Vermelho Airstrip-Small Airport
Pepinalito Airstrip-Small Airport
Samaipata Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vallegrande

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla Señor de Malta
Catedral de Vallegrande
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
Templo Virgen de Guadalupe

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/La_Paz
Elevation
2,030 m (6,660 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 Vallegrande

What is the population of Vallegrande?

Vallegrande has a population of 8,422 residents and is located in Bolivia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 2,027.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vallegrande?

Vallegrande enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.6 inches.

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