Aiquile facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Aiquile
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Charango monument
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 Aiquile
Location in Bolivia
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| Country |  Bolivia |
| Department | Cochabamba Department |
| Province | Narciso Campero Province |
| Municipality | Aiquile Municipality |
| Canton | Aiquile Canton |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,863 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (BOT) |
Aiquile is a town in Bolivia, a country in South America. It is located in the Cochabamba Department. Aiquile is the main town, or capital, of the Narciso Campero Province and the Aiquile Municipality.
Many people living in Aiquile are from the Quechua group. The town is very famous for its residents being excellent makers of the charango. The charango is a small, stringed instrument that looks a bit like a tiny guitar. People say Aiquile has the best charango makers in all of Bolivia!
Aiquile's Climate
Aiquile has a unique climate, which means its weather patterns are special. The town is located at an elevation of about 2,255 meters (7,398 feet) above sea level. This high altitude affects its temperatures and rainfall throughout the year.
The weather in Aiquile changes between warmer, wetter months and cooler, drier months.
- The warmest months are usually November and October.
- The coolest months are July and June.
- Most of the rain falls between December and March.
- The driest months are from May to August.
This mix of temperatures and rainfall creates a distinct climate for the town. You can see more details about the average weather conditions in the table below.
| Climate data for Aiquille, elevation 2,255 m (7,398 ft) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 26.6 (79.9) |
26.2 (79.2) |
26.0 (78.8) |
26.2 (79.2) |
25.6 (78.1) |
25.2 (77.4) |
24.9 (76.8) |
26.5 (79.7) |
27.4 (81.3) |
27.8 (82.0) |
28.6 (83.5) |
27.1 (80.8) |
26.5 (79.7) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 20.2 (68.4) |
20.0 (68.0) |
19.6 (67.3) |
18.9 (66.0) |
17.1 (62.8) |
16.0 (60.8) |
15.5 (59.9) |
17.3 (63.1) |
18.8 (65.8) |
20.1 (68.2) |
21.3 (70.3) |
20.5 (68.9) |
18.8 (65.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 13.7 (56.7) |
13.8 (56.8) |
13.2 (55.8) |
11.7 (53.1) |
8.6 (47.5) |
6.8 (44.2) |
6.1 (43.0) |
8.1 (46.6) |
10.0 (50.0) |
12.3 (54.1) |
13.8 (56.8) |
13.9 (57.0) |
11.0 (51.8) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 125.5 (4.94) |
114.5 (4.51) |
82.8 (3.26) |
24.8 (0.98) |
4.1 (0.16) |
1.6 (0.06) |
1.3 (0.05) |
6.3 (0.25) |
12.5 (0.49) |
27.4 (1.08) |
50.3 (1.98) |
95.1 (3.74) |
546.2 (21.5) |
| Average precipitation days | 10.5 | 10.0 | 7.4 | 2.9 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 2.2 | 3.7 | 6.0 | 8.7 | 53.9 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 71.8 | 73.6 | 74.0 | 69.5 | 63.6 | 60.4 | 60.0 | 61.5 | 63.6 | 63.4 | 66.8 | 70.1 | 66.5 |
| Source: Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología de Bolivia | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Aiquile para niños
