Palca, Bolivia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Palca, Bolivia
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 Palca, Bolivia
Location in Bolivia
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| Country |  Bolivia |
| Department | La Paz Department |
| Province | Pedro Domingo Murillo Province |
| Municipality | Palca Municipality |
| Elevation | 3,465 m (11,368 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,180 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (BOT) |
| Climate | Cwb |
Palca is a small town located in the La Paz Department of Bolivia. It is an important place because it is the main town, or seat, of the Palca Municipality. This municipality is part of the Pedro Domingo Murillo Province.
Palca sits high up in the mountains, about 3,465 meters (11,368 feet) above sea level. In 2013, about 1,180 people lived there.
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Understanding Palca's Location
Palca is in a country called Bolivia, which is in South America. Bolivia is divided into large areas called departments. Palca is in the La Paz Department.
Provinces and Municipalities
Departments are further divided into smaller areas called provinces. Palca is in the Pedro Domingo Murillo Province. Inside each province, there are even smaller areas called municipalities. Palca is the main town of the Palca Municipality. Think of it like a state (department), then a county (province), then a city or town (municipality).
Palca's Weather and Climate
The climate in Palca is known as a subtropical highland climate. This means it has mild temperatures all year round, even though it's high in the mountains. It's not too hot and not too cold.
Temperature in Palca
The temperatures in Palca are quite steady throughout the year.
- During the day, the highest temperatures are usually between 19°C and 21°C (66°F to 70°F).
- At night, the lowest temperatures can drop, especially in the middle of the year (May to August), sometimes getting close to freezing. For example, in July, the average low is around 0.9°C (33.6°F).
Rainfall in Palca
Palca has distinct wet and dry seasons.
- The wettest months are usually from December to February, with January getting the most rain.
- The driest months are from May to August, when there is very little rainfall.
| Climate data for Palca, elevation 3,333 m (10,935 ft), (1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 19.1 (66.4) |
19.6 (67.3) |
19.9 (67.8) |
20.1 (68.2) |
20.3 (68.5) |
19.9 (67.8) |
19.2 (66.6) |
19.6 (67.3) |
19.4 (66.9) |
20.4 (68.7) |
21.0 (69.8) |
20.5 (68.9) |
19.9 (67.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 8.8 (47.8) |
8.5 (47.3) |
8.3 (46.9) |
6.5 (43.7) |
3.0 (37.4) |
1.5 (34.7) |
0.9 (33.6) |
2.0 (35.6) |
4.4 (39.9) |
6.3 (43.3) |
7.7 (45.9) |
9.0 (48.2) |
5.6 (42.0) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 119 (4.7) |
88 (3.5) |
50 (2.0) |
17 (0.7) |
5 (0.2) |
4 (0.2) |
11 (0.4) |
11 (0.4) |
21 (0.8) |
31 (1.2) |
35 (1.4) |
67 (2.6) |
459 (18.1) |
| Source: National Meteorology and Hydrology Service of Peru | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Palca (La Paz) para niños
