Padcaya facts for kids
Padcaya is a small town in the country of Bolivia. It is located in the southeastern part of Bolivia, in an area called the Tarija Department. Padcaya is an important town because it is the main center for Aniceto Arce Province.
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Where is Padcaya?
Padcaya sits high up, about 1,997 meters (or 6,552 feet) above sea level. It is right next to the Río Orosas river. The town is about 50 kilometers (31 miles) south of Tarija. Tarija is the biggest city in the department.
To the northwest of Padcaya, you can see a mountain range. This range is about 20 kilometers (12 miles) long. Its highest point is Cerro Guancani, which reaches 2,960 meters (9,711 feet) high.
Getting Around Padcaya
A main road passes right through Padcaya. This road connects Tarija to Bermejo. Bermejo is a town on the border with Argentina, located in the southern part of the department. This road helps people and goods travel between these important places.
How Many People Live Here?
About 1,500 people call Padcaya home. It is a small community with a friendly feel.
Padcaya's Weather
Padcaya has a climate that changes throughout the year. It can be warm, but also has cooler times. The town gets a lot of rain during some months, especially from December to March. Other months, like May, June, and July, are very dry. This mix of wet and dry seasons affects the plants and animals that live here.
| Climate data for Padcaya, elevation 2,010 m (6,590 ft) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 27.1 (80.8) |
27.0 (80.6) |
26.4 (79.5) |
26.3 (79.3) |
25.9 (78.6) |
24.6 (76.3) |
25.1 (77.2) |
26.3 (79.3) |
25.3 (77.5) |
27.4 (81.3) |
26.4 (79.5) |
27.8 (82.0) |
26.3 (79.3) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 19.8 (67.6) |
20.0 (68.0) |
19.4 (66.9) |
18.4 (65.1) |
16.8 (62.2) |
15.3 (59.5) |
14.7 (58.5) |
15.5 (59.9) |
15.6 (60.1) |
18.0 (64.4) |
18.3 (64.9) |
19.6 (67.3) |
17.6 (63.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 12.6 (54.7) |
13.1 (55.6) |
12.4 (54.3) |
10.3 (50.5) |
7.5 (45.5) |
5.9 (42.6) |
4.4 (39.9) |
4.6 (40.3) |
6.1 (43.0) |
8.5 (47.3) |
10.2 (50.4) |
11.5 (52.7) |
8.9 (48.1) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 144.1 (5.67) |
117.1 (4.61) |
90.2 (3.55) |
30.0 (1.18) |
2.8 (0.11) |
0.5 (0.02) |
1.6 (0.06) |
6.5 (0.26) |
9.1 (0.36) |
37.3 (1.47) |
72.9 (2.87) |
142.3 (5.60) |
654.4 (25.76) |
| Average precipitation days | 14.5 | 13.2 | 11.2 | 4.9 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 6.5 | 8.3 | 12.5 | 75.4 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 72.2 | 71.8 | 73.0 | 69.3 | 65.0 | 59.8 | 56.7 | 55.3 | 59.2 | 59.4 | 64.6 | 66.5 | 64.4 |
| Source: Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología de Bolivia | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Padcaya para niños
