Lahuachaca facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lahuachaca
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Town
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 Lahuachaca
Location in Bolivia
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| Country |  Bolivia |
| Department | La Paz Department |
| Province | Aroma Province |
| Elevation | 12,441 ft (3,792 m) |
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| • Total | 5,874 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (BOT) |
Lahuachaca is a small town located in the country of Bolivia. It is part of the Aroma Province in the La Paz Department. The town is about 123 kilometers (76 miles) away from La Paz, which is one of Bolivia's capital cities.
Lahuachaca sits on the Altiplano, a high plateau in the Andes Mountains. To its west, you can see the Western Mountain Range, and to its east, the Central Mountain Range. These mountain ranges are part of the Andes, making the area very scenic.
Climate in Lahuachaca
The weather in Lahuachaca is generally cool. The average temperature throughout the year is about 9 degrees Celsius (48 degrees Fahrenheit).
The temperature changes a bit with the seasons:
- In July, it can be cooler, around 7°C (45°F).
- In December, it gets a little warmer, reaching about 11°C (52°F).
Lahuachaca receives about 600 millimeters (24 inches) of rain each year.
- The driest months are June and July, with only about 10 mm (0.4 inches) of rain.
- The wettest months are from December to February, when it can rain up to 100 mm (4 inches) each month.
Population Growth
Lahuachaca has seen its population grow over the years. More and more people are choosing to live in this town.
Here's how the population has changed:
- In 1992, there were 2,562 people living in Lahuachaca.
- By 2001, the population had increased to 2,986 people.
- In 2012, the number of inhabitants reached 5,874.
See also
- In Spanish: Lahuachaca para niños
