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Yacuiba, Bolivia

Tarija Department · Bolivia

Yacuiba is a mid-size city in Tarija Department, Bolivia with a population of 82,803. Elevation: 2,064 ft (629 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

82,803 Population 59/sq mi density
2,064 ft Elevation 629 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
42.5 in Annual Rain
America / La Paz Timezone

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About Yacuiba

Yacuiba

Yacuiba is a city in southern Bolivia and the capital city of Gran Chaco Province in the Tarija Department. It lies three kilometers from the Argentine border. It has a population of approximately 97,000 and lies 620 to 680 m (2,034–2,231 ft) above sea level. Yacuiba is one fastest growing cities in Bolivia in terms of population due to the commerce and boom in hydrocarbon exploitation. It was part of Salta Province of Argentina until its cession to Bolivia in 1900.

People

Population82,803
Density59/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain42.5 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation2,064 ft (629 m)
Population82,803
Population Density59 / sq mi
Elevation2,064 ft (629 m)
Coordinates-22.0164°, -63.6775°
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz
Country🇧🇴 Bolivia
State / ProvinceTarija Department
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation42.5 inches (1,080 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Yacuiba

Yacuiba is a mid-size city in Bolivia (Tarija Department) with a population of 82,803. The city sits at an elevation of 2,064 feet (629 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.5 inches. The timezone is America/La_Paz.

Climate in Yacuiba

Yacuiba has an average annual temperature of 21.4°C (71°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.6°C), the coldest is Jul (15.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1048 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.6°C / 78°F 19.3° / 31.9° 187.2
Feb 24.8°C / 77°F 18.8° / 30.7° 196.5
Mar 23.6°C / 74°F 18.1° / 29.2° 178.1
Apr 21°C / 70°F 15.5° / 26.4° 79.9
May 17.6°C / 64°F 12.1° / 23.2° 36.9
Jun 15.9°C / 61°F 10° / 21.8° 17.2
Jul 15.6°C / 60°F 8° / 23.2° 5.9
Aug 17.6°C / 64°F 9.1° / 26° 2.3
Sep 20.6°C / 69°F 12.5° / 28.7° 10.9
Oct 24.3°C / 76°F 17.2° / 31.4° 51.8
Nov 25.2°C / 77°F 18° / 32.4° 105.6
Dec 25.5°C / 78°F 19.1° / 31.8° 176.0
Yacuiba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,064 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average71.9°F
33% above Bolivia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,064 ft (629 m)
Area1,408.1 sq mi (3,646.9 km²)
Population Density59/sq mi
Coordinates-22.0164°N, 63.6775°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.5"
12% above Bolivia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.52"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

78 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 26, 2025.

Jun 2, 2012 13 km ESE of Yacuiba, Bolivia M5.9 14 km
Nov 22, 2012 Salta, Argentina M5.9 81 km
Mar 22, 2004 22 km N of San Ramón de la Nueva Orán, Argentina M5.8 124 km
Jan 17, 2015 60 km ESE of Yacuiba, Bolivia M5.6 60 km
Mar 2, 2018 8 km WSW of Yacuiba, Bolivia M5.4 9 km
Jan 13, 2004 35 km SSE of General Mosconi, Argentina M5.4 96 km
May 22, 2016 44 km NNE of Bermejo, Bolivia M5.3 68 km
May 4, 2002 18 km WNW of San Ramón de la Nueva Orán, Argentina M5.3 144 km
Jan 22, 2005 28 km S of Yacuiba, Bolivia M5.3 28 km
May 3, 2002 21 km SE of General Mosconi, Argentina M5.1 82 km
Jun 25, 2001 29 km SW of Entre Ríos, Bolivia M5.1 76 km
Dec 21, 1991 14 km ENE of Bermejo, Bolivia M5.0 92 km
Mar 25, 1990 18 km SSE of Yacuiba, Bolivia M4.9 19 km
Feb 23, 2019 54 km SSE of Villamontes, Bolivia M4.9 62 km
Dec 19, 1997 45 km ENE of Embarcación, Argentina M4.8 116 km
Jul 15, 1997 69 km E of Embarcación, Argentina M4.7 132 km
Feb 10, 2011 6 km WSW of Yacuiba, Bolivia M4.7 6 km
Mar 23, 2019 20 km SSE of General Mosconi, Argentina M4.7 85 km
Jan 12, 1991 33 km S of General Mosconi, Argentina M4.7 98 km
Jan 22, 2020 38 km S of General Mosconi, Argentina M4.7 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 7.5 in Wettest
February 77°F (25°C) 7.3 in
March 75°F (24°C) 7.4 in
April 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.8 in Coldest
July 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
August 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
October 77°F (25°C) 2.2 in
November 78°F (25°C) 3.7 in
December 79°F (26°C) 6.6 in Warmest

Yacuiba has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 62°F in June to 79°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.5") and August the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Yacuiba

Institution Type Founded Website
Escuela Básica Policial College
Universidad Autónoma Juan Misael Saracho University Visit →

Schools in Yacuiba

43 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
UE Niño Jesus
UE Liberator Simon Bolivar 2
UE Liberator Simon Bolivar 1
UE Yacuiba
UE Defensores del Chaco
UE Campo Grande B
UE Bolivia
UE Limitas
UE Gran Chaco
UE Presidente German Busch
UE Juana Azurduy de Padilla
U.E. San Juan
Unidad Educativa Mariscal Sucre
Unidad Educativa Héroes del Chaco
Unidad Educativa Reverendo Oliverio Pellicelli Turno
U.E. Guido Villagómez
U.E. Liberator Simón Bolívar 3
U.E. General Manuel Belgrano
Unidad Educativa Presidente German Busch
Unidad Educativa Jose Mariano Serrano
Unidad Educativa Raquel C. de Avila
U.E. Nestor Paz Galarza
U.E. San Isidro
U.E. Sagrado Corazon de Jesus Inicial
UE Nora Gutierrez
UE Cnl. Miguel Estenssoro
UE Sagrado Corazon de Jesus
UE Sagrado Corazon de Jesus Primaria
UE Club de Leones II
UE Club de Leones
UE Regimiento Aroma
UE Raul Antelo Bolivar
UE Ferroviara
UE Sagrado Corazon de Jesus Secundaria
U.E. Virgen del Carmen
U.E. 2 de Agosto de San Isidro
UE 27 de Mayo
UE Campo Grande A
U.E. Cañitas
U.E. Cañon Oculto
UE Sebad
UE 12 de Agusto Particular
UE Liberator Simon Bolivar 4
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Farmers Markets in Yacuiba

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Abasto
Mercado Central
Mercado Lourdes

Hotels in Yacuiba

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

hostal bolivia
hostal premier
Hostal Rojas
los olivos
Paris
residencial Dieguito

Restaurants in Yacuiba

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Doña Celida
Restaurant tia elsa

Monuments in Yacuiba

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CARAPARI - Gigantofrafia
Cristo
Monumento a los Libertadores

Clinics in Yacuiba

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica San Roque

Veterinaries in Yacuiba

3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arca de Noe
Heydi
La Finca

Train Stations in Yacuiba

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación Yacuiba

Bus Stations in Yacuiba

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Yacuiba

Gas Stations in Yacuiba

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EE.SS. Copacabana Srl
EE.SS. M. Warrior Srl
EE.SS. Pacara (GNV)
ES El Tero Tero
ES Rowa Gas Srl
ES San Martín - YPFB
ES Vangas SA

Banks in Yacuiba

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Económico
Banco Fassil

Stadiums & Teams in Yacuiba

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Yacuiba

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Enrique Mosconi AirportTTGMedium Airport
Yacuiba AirportBYCMedium Airport
El Condor AirportSmall Airport
El Escondido AirportSmall Airport
Finca La Frontera AirportSmall Airport
Finca La Hercilia AirportSmall Airport
Ibibobo AirportSmall Airport
Palos Blancos AirportSmall Airport
Sanandita AirportSmall Airport
Tesoro/La Vertiente AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Yacuiba

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de San Pedro Apóstol
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
Parroquia
Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová
Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/La_Paz
Elevation
620 m (2,034 ft)
Website
gmyacuiba.gob.bo/

Things to See Near Yacuiba

1 places within 15 km

🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Mirador La Cruz

🇧🇴 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 Yacuiba

What is the population of Yacuiba?

Yacuiba has a population of 82,803 residents and is located in Bolivia. The population density is 59 people per square mile, spread across 1,408.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yacuiba?

Yacuiba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.5 inches.

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