Caquiaviri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Caquiaviri
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Town
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 Caquiaviri
Location in Bolivia
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| Country |  Bolivia |
| Department | La Paz Department |
| Province | Pacajes Province |
| Municipality | Caquiaviri Municipality |
| Population
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| • Total | 399 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (BOT) |
Caquiaviri is a small town in Bolivia. It is located in the La Paz Department. This area is in the western part of the country. Caquiaviri is also the main town, or "seat," of the Caquiaviri Municipality. This means it is where the local government for the municipality is located.
Where is Caquiaviri?
Caquiaviri is part of the Pacajes Province in the La Paz Department. Bolivia is divided into departments, and these departments are further divided into provinces. Each province has its own municipalities. Caquiaviri is an important center for its local area.
How many people live there?
According to a count done in 2001, Caquiaviri had a population of 399 people. This makes it a very small town. It is a quiet place where people live and work.
What is the climate like?
Caquiaviri is located at a high elevation of about 3,951 meters (12,963 feet) above sea level. This high altitude affects its weather. The climate data below shows the typical weather conditions in Caquiaviri.
| Climate data for Caquiaviri, elevation 3,951 m (12,963 ft), (1976–2010) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 17.1 (62.8) |
16.9 (62.4) |
16.7 (62.1) |
17.0 (62.6) |
16.5 (61.7) |
16.4 (61.5) |
15.5 (59.9) |
16.4 (61.5) |
17.6 (63.7) |
18.4 (65.1) |
18.9 (66.0) |
18.7 (65.7) |
17.2 (62.9) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 9.5 (49.1) |
9.4 (48.9) |
9.1 (48.4) |
7.9 (46.2) |
6.2 (43.2) |
5.4 (41.7) |
4.0 (39.2) |
4.8 (40.6) |
5.9 (42.6) |
7.7 (45.9) |
8.8 (47.8) |
9.9 (49.8) |
7.4 (45.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 1.9 (35.4) |
1.9 (35.4) |
1.6 (34.9) |
−1.2 (29.8) |
−4.2 (24.4) |
−5.6 (21.9) |
−7.5 (18.5) |
−6.7 (19.9) |
−5.8 (21.6) |
−3.0 (26.6) |
−1.3 (29.7) |
1.0 (33.8) |
−2.4 (27.7) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 108.8 (4.28) |
97.6 (3.84) |
74.3 (2.93) |
32.5 (1.28) |
11.5 (0.45) |
6.6 (0.26) |
8.3 (0.33) |
16.2 (0.64) |
21.8 (0.86) |
26.4 (1.04) |
38.2 (1.50) |
63.7 (2.51) |
505.9 (19.92) |
| Average precipitation days | 15.2 | 12.3 | 11.2 | 5.6 | 2.4 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 4.6 | 5.8 | 9.6 | 75.8 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 47.3 | 50.0 | 49.4 | 44.3 | 46.1 | 44.6 | 43.5 | 42.0 | 41.6 | 41.1 | 42.5 | 42.6 | 44.6 |
| Source: Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología de Bolivia | |||||||||||||
The weather box shows that Caquiaviri has cool temperatures throughout the year. The average high temperatures are usually between 15°C and 19°C (59°F and 66°F). Nights can be quite cold, especially from April to October, with temperatures often dropping below freezing.
There are also clear wet and dry seasons. The wettest months are from December to March, with a lot of rain. The driest months are from May to August, when there is very little rainfall. This type of climate is common in high-altitude regions.
See also
In Spanish: Caquiaviri para niños
