Driest Cities in Bolivia

Top 75 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Bolivia

1 Colchani 07 4.9"

2 Uyuni 07 5.4"

3 Porco 07 6.6"

4 Tupiza 07 11.4"

5 Challapata 05 12.8"

6 Villazón 07 13.0"

7 Potosí 07 13.1"

8 Patacamaya 04 16.3"

9 Huanuni 05 16.6"

10 Oruro 05 16.9"

11 Llallagua 07 17.5"

12 Uncía 07 17.5"

13 Mecapaca 04 20.9"

14 La Paz 04 21.5"

15 Achocalla 04 21.5"

16 Aiquile 02 23.6"

17 Vallegrande 08 24.6"

18 Mizque 02 26.1"

19 Tarija 09 26.2"

20 Camiri 08 27.6"

21 Punata 02 29.1"

22 Colcapirhua 02 29.1"

23 Tiquipaya 02 29.1"

24 Sacaba 02 29.1"

25 Cochabamba 02 29.1"

26 Tarata 02 29.1"

27 Cliza 02 29.1"

28 Villamontes 09 29.2"

29 Monteagudo 01 29.5"

30 Achacachi 04 29.8"

31 Viacha 04 30.5"

32 Pucarani 04 30.5"

33 Laja 04 30.5"

34 Sucre 01 33.6"

35 Copacabana 04 35.6"

36 San Pedro 04 35.6"

37 Pailón 08 37.6"

38 Puerto Suárez 08 39.2"

39 Okinawa Uno 08 39.3"

40 Roboré 08 40.4"

41 El Torno 08 41.3"

42 Yacuiba 09 42.5"

43 Concepción 08 45.6"

44 San Ignacio de Velasco 08 45.6"

45 Quillacollo 02 45.9"

46 Capinota 02 45.9"

47 Vinto 02 45.9"

48 Sipe Sipe 02 45.9"

49 Ascensión 08 46.5"

50 Bermejo 09 46.7"

51 Puerto Quijarro 08 46.8"

52 Mineros 08 49.5"

53 Warnes 08 49.6"

54 La Bélgica 08 49.6"

55 Ascención de Guarayos 08 51.8"

56 Cotoca 08 52.2"

57 Santa Cruz de la Sierra 08 52.2"

58 San Julian 08 52.2"

59 San Matías 08 55.3"

60 Caranavi 04 57.6"

61 Santa Rosa del Sara 08 61.8"

62 Santa Ana de Yacuma 03 64.1"

63 Villa Yapacaní 08 64.5"

64 Cobija 06 66.7"

65 Riberalta 03 67.0"

66 Guayaramerín 03 69.1"

67 Trinidad 03 72.4"

68 San Borja 03 72.8"

69 San Ignacio de Moxo 03 74.0"

70 Reyes 03 74.3"

71 Rurrenabaque 03 74.9"

72 Portachuelo 08 77.5"

73 Montero 08 77.5"

74 Ixiamas 04 78.4"

75 Chimoré 02 140.4"

The driest cities in Bolivia receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Colchani receives just 4.9 inches of precipitation annually.

Dry climates offer benefits including more sunny days, less seasonal affective disorder, lower humidity, and reduced mold and allergen concerns. These cities are often located in the desert Southwest or other arid regions with dramatic natural landscapes.

Water management is a critical concern for the driest cities, many of which rely on distant water sources, desalination, or strict conservation measures. As populations grow in these areas, sustainable water use and drought resilience become increasingly important priorities.

Did You Know?

1. Colchani gets just 4.9" of precipitation per year — less than many cities get in a single month.
2. Most of the driest cities are in the desert Southwest, where evaporation often exceeds precipitation by a factor of 10 or more.
3. Water conservation is a way of life in these cities, with many implementing xeriscaping requirements and water usage restrictions.

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