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Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia

Santa Cruz Department · Bolivia

Villa Yapacaní is a small city in Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia with a population of 18,187. Elevation: 974 ft (297 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

18,187 Population 29/sq mi density
974 ft Elevation 297 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
64.5 in Annual Rain
America / La Paz Timezone

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About Villa Yapacaní

Villa Yapacaní

Yapacaní is the largest city in the province of Ichilo in the Bolivian department of Santa Cruz. It lies on the west bank of the Yapacani River, at the mouth of the Surutú River, 100 km north-west of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, the largest city in Bolivia. It is the centre of the district of Yapacaní Municipio. Prior to its foundation on 23 August 1953, there was a military post called El Comando.

People

Population18,187
Density29/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain64.5 in/yr
Sunny Days219/yr
Elevation974 ft (297 m)
Population18,187
Population Density29 / sq mi
Elevation974 ft (297 m)
Coordinates-17.4000°, -63.8333°
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz
Country🇧🇴 Bolivia
State / ProvinceSanta Cruz Department
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation64.5 inches (1,637 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Villa Yapacaní

Villa Yapacaní is a small city in Bolivia (Santa Cruz Department) with a population of 18,187. The city sits at an elevation of 974 feet (297 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.5 inches. The timezone is America/La_Paz.

Climate in Villa Yapacaní

Villa Yapacaní has an average annual temperature of 24.8°C (77°F). The hottest month is Oct (28.1°C), the coldest is Jul (21.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1144 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.4°C / 78°F 19.6° / 33.6° 173.5
Feb 25.3°C / 78°F 18.3° / 33° 134.7
Mar 25.3°C / 78°F 18.5° / 33.1° 109.7
Apr 24.5°C / 76°F 16° / 32.4° 88.2
May 22.1°C / 72°F 12.4° / 30.9° 70.5
Jun 21.8°C / 71°F 10.3° / 30.5° 83.3
Jul 21.6°C / 71°F 10.9° / 32.1° 33.8
Aug 23.5°C / 74°F 10.3° / 34.4° 64.1
Sep 26.5°C / 80°F 16.7° / 37.2° 46.8
Oct 28.1°C / 83°F 17.4° / 38.1° 71.5
Nov 27.6°C / 82°F 17.6° / 37.6° 86.2
Dec 26.2°C / 79°F 19.3° / 34.5° 182.1
Villa Yapacaní has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 974 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average75.8°F
40% above Bolivia avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation974 ft (297 m)
Area622.9 sq mi (1,613.2 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates-17.4000°N, 63.8333°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.5"
70% above Bolivia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 10.79"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

69 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.5 on Feb 5, 2025.

Feb 27, 1990 42 km NW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia M5.9 42 km
Nov 13, 2009 26 km NNW of Mairana, Bolivia M5.8 64 km
Jan 23, 2010 16 km SSW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia M5.3 17 km
Apr 3, 1994 38 km NW of Comarapa, Bolivia M5.3 109 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 19 km
Jun 11, 2017 18 km SW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia M5.1 19 km
Oct 15, 2013 43 km NNE of Abapó, Bolivia M5.0 136 km
Oct 16, 2009 30 km N of Abapó, Bolivia M5.0 141 km
Oct 15, 2013 44 km NNE of Abapó, Bolivia M4.9 139 km
Oct 17, 2009 33 km N of Abapó, Bolivia M4.9 141 km
May 6, 2024 20 km SSE of Chimoré, Bolivia M4.8 135 km
Oct 21, 2013 34 km NNE of Abapó, Bolivia M4.8 144 km
Jul 2, 1998 10 km ESE of Totora, Bolivia M4.8 140 km
May 19, 2011 63 km N of Comarapa, Bolivia M4.8 69 km
Aug 12, 1996 11 km ENE of Samaipata, Bolivia M4.7 84 km
Jul 19, 2004 13 km W of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia M4.7 72 km
Jan 27, 2002 21 km E of Samaipata, Bolivia M4.7 86 km
May 22, 2023 42 km NW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia M4.7 43 km
Jan 10, 2000 40 km NNW of Abapó, Bolivia M4.7 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 10.8 in Warmest, Wettest
February 80°F (27°C) 8.3 in
March 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in
April 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
June 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in
July 69°F (21°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in
September 76°F (24°C) 3.0 in
October 78°F (26°C) 5.2 in
November 79°F (26°C) 5.7 in
December 80°F (26°C) 9.4 in

Villa Yapacaní has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 69°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 64.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.8") and July the driest (2.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Villa Yapacaní

Institution Type Founded Website
Facultad Integral de Ichilo FINI UAGRM University

Schools in Villa Yapacaní

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio Santa Cruz
U.E. Colegio Jesus Nazareno
UE Cesar Banzer Aliaga
U.E. 25 de Mayo
U.E. Simon Bolivar
U.E. Martin Cardenas
UE Villa Bolivar
U.E. Balfred Paz Barba
U.E. San Juan
U.E. Villa Imperial
U.E. Tacuarita
Colegio Adventista
U.E CRISTO REY Y CEA YAPACANI
Colegio Simon Bolivar I
UNIDAD EDUCATIVA GONZALO ORTIZ
U.E. Santa Cruz
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Museums in Villa Yapacaní

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Arqueológico y Cultural San Carlos
San Carlos camino a buen retiro

Farmers Markets in Villa Yapacaní

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado 1ro De Abril
Mercado 1ro De Abril
Mercado 2 de Febrero
Mercado Campesino 2 de Agosto
Mercado Central
Mercado Central
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Patujú

Hotels in Villa Yapacaní

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cambulos
Hotel Ávalos
Hotel Ávalos
Hotel Brasil
Quinta Las Pozas

Restaurants in Villa Yapacaní

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabaña Don Pedro
Cabañas del Rio Yapacani
PEKE

Clinics in Villa Yapacaní

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nitabara

Gas Stations in Villa Yapacaní

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EE.SS. Coca
EE.SS. Ichilo
EE.SS. San Carlos
EE.SS. San Jose de Yapacani
EE.SS. Santa Fe de Yapacani
ES San Salvador
Estación de Servicio San Juan de Yapacaní

Banks in Villa Yapacaní

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco BISA
Banco Mercantil Santa Cruz
Banco Prodem
Unión Bank

Gyms in Villa Yapacaní

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coliseo Plurinacional Marcelo Quiroga Santa Cruz

Stadiums & Teams in Villa Yapacaní

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Villa Yapacaní

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Viru Viru International AirportVVILarge Airport
El Trompillo AirportSRZMedium Airport
Bulo Bulo AirportSmall Airport
Caranda AirportSmall Airport
Collpa AirportSmall Airport
Comarapa AirportSmall Airport
Guirapembi AirportSmall Airport
Monos Araña AirportSmall Airport
San Carlos AirportSmall Airport
Santa Rosa Del Sara AirportSmall Airport
Yapacani AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Villa Yapacaní

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Evangélica Mundial Santa Fe
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/La_Paz

🇧🇴 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 Villa Yapacaní

What is the population of Villa Yapacaní?

Villa Yapacaní has a population of 18,187 residents and is located in Bolivia. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 622.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Villa Yapacaní?

Villa Yapacaní has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.5 inches.

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