Huarina facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Huarina Warina
Town
Main square views from Bolivia's National Route 2
Huarina Location in Bolivia
Country	Bolivia
Department	La Paz Department
Province	Omasuyos Province
Municipality	Huarina Municipality
Population  (2001)
• Total	1,308
• Ethnicities	Aymara
Time zone	UTC-4 (BOT)

Huarina is a town in Bolivia, a country in South America. It is located in the La Paz Department. Huarina is the main town, or seat, of the Huarina Municipality. This municipality is one of four in the Omasuyos Province. A very important person, Andrés de Santa Cruz, who later became President of Peru, was born here.

Climate in Huarina

Huarina has a cool climate because it is very high up in the mountains. The weather changes throughout the year.

Temperature and Seasons

The average temperature in Huarina is usually around 9 to 10 degrees Celsius (48-50 degrees Fahrenheit). The warmest months are from October to December. The coldest months are June and July. During these colder months, temperatures can drop below freezing, especially at night.

Rainfall and Humidity

Huarina gets most of its rain during the summer, from December to March. January is usually the wettest month. The dry season is from May to August. During the dry season, there is very little rain. The air is also less humid (drier) during these months.

See also

In Spanish: Huarina para niños