Calacoto Municipality facts for kids
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Calacoto
Qala Qutu
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Municipality
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 Calacoto Municipality
Location in Bolivia
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| Country |  Bolivia |
| Department | La Paz Department |
| Province | Pacajes Province |
| Seat | Calacoto |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,504 sq mi (3,896 km2) |
| Elevation | 12,800 ft (3,900 m) |
| Population
(2001)
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| • Total | 8,818 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (BOT) |
Calacoto or Qala Qutu is a special part of the Pacajes Province in the La Paz Department, Bolivia. Its name comes from the Aymara words qala (stone) and qutu (heap or pile), meaning "stone pile." The main town, or "seat," of this area is also called Calacoto.
Exploring Calacoto's Geography
Calacoto is home to some really tall mountains! These amazing peaks are part of what makes the area so beautiful. Here are some of the highest mountains you can find in the municipality:
- Chinchillani
- Chuqi Nasa
- Churi Willk'i
- Chuwa Chuwani
- Ch'uxña Quta
- Jach'a Kunturiri
- Jaqhi Chata
- Kimsa Qullu
- Llallawa
- Nasani
- Pä Q'awa
- Pichaqa
- Pukara
- Suni Q'awa
- Urqipi
- Wallatiri
Understanding Calacoto's Climate
The weather in Calacoto changes throughout the year. It's located high up, about 3,805 meters (12,484 feet) above sea level. This elevation affects how warm or cold it gets and how much rain falls.
| Climate data for Calacoto, elevation 3,805 m (12,484 ft) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 17.4 (63.3) |
17.9 (64.2) |
17.7 (63.9) |
17.9 (64.2) |
17.0 (62.6) |
15.4 (59.7) |
15.5 (59.9) |
16.6 (61.9) |
17.9 (64.2) |
19.5 (67.1) |
20.1 (68.2) |
19.3 (66.7) |
17.7 (63.8) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 10.6 (51.1) |
10.5 (50.9) |
10.2 (50.4) |
8.3 (46.9) |
5.2 (41.4) |
3.2 (37.8) |
2.8 (37.0) |
4.5 (40.1) |
6.6 (43.9) |
8.8 (47.8) |
10.2 (50.4) |
10.8 (51.4) |
7.6 (45.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 3.8 (38.8) |
3.2 (37.8) |
2.6 (36.7) |
−1.4 (29.5) |
−6.5 (20.3) |
−9.1 (15.6) |
−9.8 (14.4) |
−7.6 (18.3) |
−4.7 (23.5) |
−1.8 (28.8) |
0.3 (32.5) |
2.2 (36.0) |
−2.4 (27.7) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 107 (4.2) |
77 (3.0) |
51 (2.0) |
17 (0.7) |
3 (0.1) |
3 (0.1) |
1 (0.0) |
7 (0.3) |
9 (0.4) |
13 (0.5) |
28 (1.1) |
61 (2.4) |
377 (14.8) |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 60 | 58 | 55 | 46 | 37 | 39 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 46 | 45 |
| Source: Plataforma digital única del Estado Peruano | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Calacoto (municipio) para niños
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