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Camargo, Chuquisaca is located in Bolivia
Camargo, Chuquisaca
Camargo, Chuquisaca
Location in Bolivia
Country Flag of Bolivia.svg Bolivia
Department Chuquisaca Department
Province Nor Cinti Province
Population
 (2008)
 • Total 5,685
Time zone UTC-4 (BOT)

Camargo is a small town located in the Chuquisaca Department of Bolivia. It's found in the amazing Andes mountains of South America.

Where is Camargo Located?

Camargo is the main town, or capital, of Nor Cinti Province. It sits in the area called Camargo Municipio. The town is nestled between tall mountain ridges that run from north to south.

It's about 2,414 meters (7,920 feet) above sea level. You can find Camargo right on the banks of the Río Chico river. This river later becomes the Río Pilaya.

Camargo is located about 350 kilometers (217 miles) south of Sucre, which is the capital city of the department. The town is along Ruta 1, a very important road in Bolivia. This road is 1,215 kilometers (755 miles) long. It stretches from the border with Peru in the north all the way to the border with Argentina in the south.

How Many People Live in Camargo?

The number of people living in Camargo has grown quite a bit over the last 20 years.

  • In 1992, about 3,789 people lived there.
  • By 2001, the population increased to 4,502.
  • In 2008, it was estimated that 5,685 people called Camargo home. This means the town's population grew by 50% in two decades!

What is the Weather Like in Camargo?

Camargo has a varied climate throughout the year. Here's a quick look at the weather:

Climate data for Camargo (San Roque), elevation 2,300 m (7,500 ft), (1975–1999)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 28.0
(82.4)
27.7
(81.9)
27.7
(81.9)
27.2
(81.0)
25.8
(78.4)
24.2
(75.6)
23.5
(74.3)
25.3
(77.5)
26.5
(79.7)
29.3
(84.7)
29.6
(85.3)
29.0
(84.2)
27.0
(80.6)
Daily mean °C (°F) 20.4
(68.7)
20.0
(68.0)
19.8
(67.6)
18.0
(64.4)
14.7
(58.5)
12.7
(54.9)
12.6
(54.7)
14.6
(58.3)
16.7
(62.1)
20.0
(68.0)
21.0
(69.8)
21.2
(70.2)
17.6
(63.8)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 12.9
(55.2)
12.4
(54.3)
12.0
(53.6)
8.6
(47.5)
3.6
(38.5)
1.2
(34.2)
1.8
(35.2)
3.9
(39.0)
7.0
(44.6)
10.7
(51.3)
12.5
(54.5)
13.4
(56.1)
8.3
(47.0)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 59.1
(2.33)
67.1
(2.64)
49.4
(1.94)
5.9
(0.23)
0.0
(0.0)
0.1
(0.00)
0.0
(0.0)
2.2
(0.09)
4.5
(0.18)
15.3
(0.60)
32.3
(1.27)
50.7
(2.00)
286.6
(11.28)
Average precipitation days 8.2 8.0 6.4 0.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.4 0.6 2.0 4.4 6.4 37.3
Average relative humidity (%) 62.1 61.6 60.5 56.3 50.3 50.0 53.4 53.5 47.6 49.8 53.7 55.6 54.5
Source: Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología de Bolivia

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