Chulumani facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chulumani
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 Chulumani
Location in Bolivia
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| Country |  Bolivia |
| Department | La Paz Department |
| Province | Sud Yungas Province |
| Municipality | Chulumani Municipality |
| Elevation | 5,600 ft (1,700 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 2,724 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (BOT) |
Chulumani is a town in Bolivia. It is the main town of the Sud Yungas region. Most people here work in farming. They grow crops like bananas, coffee, and coca leaves. Coca leaves are a traditional plant used for centuries in the Andes region. Chulumani has a warm, wet climate, typical of a subtropical area.
Discovering Chulumani
Chulumani is part of the famous Yungas Road. This road is known for its beautiful views. While not as popular as Coroico for tourists, Chulumani offers its own charm.
Places to See
On the way to Chulumani, you can find the 'Castillo de los Patos'. This interesting spot is right next to the Chaco waterfall. A few kilometers from the town is the Apa-Apa Ecological Reserve. This reserve is a great place to see local wildlife and nature.
Local Events
Chulumani is usually a very peaceful town. But it becomes lively during the week after August 24th. This is when the town celebrates the exciting Fiesta de San Bartolomé. It's a time for fun and celebration!
Climate and Weather
Chulumani has a subtropical climate. This means it is warm all year round. The area also has high humidity, making the air feel moist.
| Climate data for Chulumani, elevation 1,750 m (5,740 ft) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 26.5 (79.7) |
26.3 (79.3) |
26.4 (79.5) |
26.2 (79.2) |
25.4 (77.7) |
24.5 (76.1) |
24.4 (75.9) |
25.6 (78.1) |
26.2 (79.2) |
27.4 (81.3) |
27.6 (81.7) |
27.5 (81.5) |
26.2 (79.1) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 21.4 (70.5) |
21.3 (70.3) |
21.2 (70.2) |
20.8 (69.4) |
19.6 (67.3) |
18.5 (65.3) |
18.1 (64.6) |
19.2 (66.6) |
20.1 (68.2) |
21.4 (70.5) |
21.8 (71.2) |
21.9 (71.4) |
20.4 (68.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 16.3 (61.3) |
16.3 (61.3) |
16.0 (60.8) |
15.3 (59.5) |
13.8 (56.8) |
12.4 (54.3) |
11.9 (53.4) |
12.9 (55.2) |
13.9 (57.0) |
15.3 (59.5) |
15.9 (60.6) |
16.4 (61.5) |
14.7 (58.4) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 230.8 (9.09) |
193.3 (7.61) |
157.7 (6.21) |
74.0 (2.91) |
39.3 (1.55) |
32.1 (1.26) |
29.8 (1.17) |
68.4 (2.69) |
101.1 (3.98) |
104.0 (4.09) |
122.9 (4.84) |
175.2 (6.90) |
1,328.6 (52.3) |
| Average precipitation days | 17.2 | 15.5 | 13.8 | 7.7 | 4.8 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 5.8 | 8.3 | 8.6 | 9.3 | 13.0 | 110.7 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 80.6 | 80.9 | 81.4 | 79.9 | 77.6 | 77.8 | 76.7 | 76.2 | 75.9 | 75.1 | 75.0 | 78.0 | 77.9 |
| Source: Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología de Bolivia | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Chulumani para niños
