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Villamontes, Bolivia

Tarija Department · Bolivia

Villamontes is a mid-size city in Tarija Department, Bolivia with a population of 39,800. Elevation: 1,273 ft (388 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

39,800 Population 6/sq mi density
1,273 ft Elevation 388 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
29.2 in Annual Rain
America / La Paz Timezone

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About Villamontes

Villa Montes, also written as Villamontes, is a municipality and city in southern Bolivia, in the Tarija Department, Gran Chaco Province. The city is located on the slopes of the Aguaragüe Range and lies at an elevation of 388 meters above sea level. It is situated on the left bank of the Pilcomayo River and is crossed by the Caiguamí stream.

People

Population39,800
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain29.2 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation1,273 ft (388 m)
Population39,800
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation1,273 ft (388 m)
Coordinates-21.2624°, -63.4690°
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz
Country🇧🇴 Bolivia
State / ProvinceTarija Department
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation29.2 inches (742 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Villamontes

Villamontes is a mid-size city in Bolivia (Tarija Department) with a population of 39,800. The city sits at an elevation of 1,273 feet (388 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.2 inches. The timezone is America/La_Paz.

Climate in Villamontes

Villamontes has an average annual temperature of 23.5°C (74°F). The hottest month is Jan (27.2°C), the coldest is Jun (18.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 863 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.2°C / 81°F 20.1° / 34.3° 163.2
Feb 26.6°C / 80°F 19.7° / 33.4° 156.7
Mar 25.5°C / 78°F 19.1° / 31.9° 105.8
Apr 23.2°C / 74°F 16.6° / 29.7° 74.6
May 19.8°C / 68°F 13.2° / 26.3° 28.6
Jun 18.1°C / 65°F 10.9° / 25.3° 8.4
Jul 18.1°C / 65°F 9.5° / 26.7° 3.0
Aug 19.8°C / 68°F 9.8° / 29.8° 1.0
Sep 22.6°C / 73°F 12.9° / 32.2° 7.0
Oct 26.4°C / 80°F 18.1° / 34.8° 40.4
Nov 27°C / 81°F 19° / 34.9° 96.5
Dec 27.2°C / 81°F 20° / 34.4° 177.7
Villamontes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 283 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 29.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,273 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average75.8°F
40% above Bolivia avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,273 ft (388 m)
Area6,318.7 sq mi (16,365.4 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-21.2624°N, 63.4690°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.2"
23% below Bolivia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.98"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.5 on May 5, 2024.

Apr 2, 2018 38 km SE of Boyuibe, Bolivia M6.8 83 km
Jun 2, 2012 13 km ESE of Yacuiba, Bolivia M5.9 89 km
Jan 17, 2015 60 km ESE of Yacuiba, Bolivia M5.6 113 km
Mar 2, 2018 8 km WSW of Yacuiba, Bolivia M5.4 93 km
May 22, 2016 44 km NNE of Bermejo, Bolivia M5.3 144 km
Jan 22, 2005 28 km S of Yacuiba, Bolivia M5.3 114 km
Jun 25, 2001 29 km SW of Entre Ríos, Bolivia M5.1 106 km
Apr 2, 2018 26 km SSE of Boyuibe, Bolivia M5.0 72 km
Feb 23, 2019 54 km SSE of Villamontes, Bolivia M4.9 55 km
Mar 25, 1990 18 km SSE of Yacuiba, Bolivia M4.9 103 km
Feb 10, 2011 6 km WSW of Yacuiba, Bolivia M4.7 90 km
Nov 9, 1998 18 km SSE of Yacuiba, Bolivia M4.6 104 km
Feb 1, 2011 19 km ENE of Yacuiba, Bolivia M4.6 76 km
Aug 7, 2012 10 km WSW of Tartagal, Argentina M4.6 149 km
Apr 2, 2018 20 km S of Boyuibe, Bolivia M4.6 74 km
Jan 14, 2024 5 km W of Yacuiba, Bolivia M4.5 88 km
Aug 26, 2000 21 km S of Yacuiba, Bolivia M4.5 107 km
Apr 28, 2021 12 km SSE of Yacuiba, Bolivia M4.5 97 km
May 5, 2024 14 km S of Yacuiba, Bolivia M4.5 101 km
May 6, 1992 6 km SSE of Yacuiba, Bolivia M4.5 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 5.4 in
February 81°F (27°C) 4.9 in
March 79°F (26°C) 6.0 in Wettest
April 74°F (23°C) 2.4 in
May 69°F (21°C) 1.3 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in Coldest
July 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
August 71°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 1.6 in
November 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in
December 83°F (28°C) 3.9 in Warmest

Villamontes has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 66°F in June to 83°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and August the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Villamontes

Institution Type Founded Website
Facultad de Ciencias Integradas de Villamontes University Visit →

Schools in Villamontes

29 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
U.E. Colorados de Bolivia
Unidad Educativa San Antonio de Padua
U.E. Juana Azurduy de Padilla
U.E. Santa Clara
U.E. Ismael Montes
Unidad Educativa Julio Crevaux
UE Sagrado Corazon de Jesus
U.E. Cristo Rey
U.E. Defensores del Chaco
U.E. Capitan Ustarez
U.E. Aplicacion Bilingue Wenhayek
UE Asamblea de Dios
UE Juan Pablo II
UE Eliodolid Tejerina Gutierrez
UE Republica de Bolivia
U.E. Aguarague
U.E. Boqueron
U.E. Breal
U.E. El Retiro
U.E. Mision Sueca
U.E. Capitan Cornelio Perez
UE Jaime Mendoza
U.E. Ismael Montes Nocturno
UE Faustino Suarez Arnez
UE Daniel Campos
U.E. Eustaquio Mendez
U.E. Heroes del Chaco del Puesto Uno
UE Adela Hoyos Morales
U.E. Mendez Arcos de Chimeo
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Museums in Villamontes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Cultural Guaraní
Museo El Corralito de Villa Montes
Museo Historico de la Guerra del Chaco
Museo Histórico Militar Héroes de la Guerra del Chaco

Farmers Markets in Villamontes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Campesino
Mercado Central

Hotels in Villamontes

11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Avenida
Hotel Ecologico Gota del Chaco
Hotel El Rancho Olivo
Hotel Gisel
Hotel Jhonny
Hotel Plaza
Hotel Raldes
Hotel San Francisco
Hotel Villamontes
Hoterma
Residencial Melisa

Restaurants in Villamontes

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabaña Don Tomas - Pescaderia
El gaitero español
La Vaca Loca Restaurante-Museo
Parrillada Valle Grande
Pescado
Restaurante & Bar La Raza
Restaurante Adiny
Yuchan

Theatres in Villamontes

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teatro al Aire Libre
Teatro Municipal de VillaMontes

Monuments in Villamontes

4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Pescadito
Poro
San Antonio
San Francisco Solano

Clinics in Villamontes

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caja Cordes
Centro de Salud San Antonio

Train Stations in Villamontes

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación Villa Montes
Palmar
Taiguati

Bus Stations in Villamontes

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Parada a Camiri
Parada a Yacuiba
Terminal de Buses Villa Montes

Gas Stations in Villamontes

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BO #453231891
EE.SS El Chañar
EE.SS. Caiguami
EE.SS. Caiguami Srl
ES Palos Blancos - YPFB

Banks in Villamontes

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco BISA
Banco Fie
Banco Unión
Banco Unión
Fassil Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Villamontes

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Villamontes

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabón AirportVLMMedium Airport
Yacuiba AirportBYCMedium Airport
Caigua AirportSmall Airport
El Condor AirportSmall Airport
El Escondido AirportSmall Airport
El Porvenir Sur AirportSmall Airport
Ibibobo AirportSmall Airport
Palos Blancos AirportSmall Airport
Sanandita AirportSmall Airport
Sipuati AirportSmall Airport
Tesoro/La Vertiente AirportSmall Airport
Vuelta Grande AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Villamontes

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla San Antonio de Padua
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
Parroquía
Parroquía San Francisco Solano

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/La_Paz
Elevation
388 m (1,273 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 Villamontes

What is the population of Villamontes?

Villamontes has a population of 39,800 residents and is located in Bolivia. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 6,318.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Villamontes?

Villamontes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.2 inches.

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