Viacha facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Viacha
Wiyacha
vaicha
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City
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| Nickname(s):
wacha
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 Viacha
Location in Bolivia
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| Country |  Bolivia |
| Department |  La Paz Department |
| Province | Ingavi Province |
| Municipality | Viacha Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.7 km2 (1.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3,871 m (12,700 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 38,457 |
| • Density | 8,180/km2 (21,190/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (BOT) |
| Climate | Cwc |
Viacha is a city located in Bolivia. It is found in the Ingavi Province within the La Paz Department. Viacha is situated in the Altiplano, which is a high plateau region. It is about 22 kilometers (14 miles) southwest of the city of La Paz. People can travel to and from Viacha using cars, buses, and trains.
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What is the Economy of Viacha Like?
Viacha is home to one of Bolivia's largest cement factories. This factory, called Cemento Viacha, is part of a bigger company named SOBOCE [1]. Besides cement production, another important way people in Viacha earn money is through agriculture. They mainly grow potatoes.
What is the Culture of Viacha?
Viacha's location is special because it is close to Lake Titicaca and Tiawanaku. This makes it an important cultural hub for the Irohito-Urus people. These people are descendants of the ancient Incas and have lived in this area for many hundreds of years. Their history and traditions are a big part of Viacha's culture.
What is Viacha's Climate Like?
Viacha has a cool climate because it is located at a high elevation of about 3,871 meters (12,700 feet) above sea level. The weather can change throughout the year.
| Climate data for Viacha, elevation 3,850 m (12,630 ft) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 17.0 (62.6) |
17.1 (62.8) |
17.1 (62.8) |
17.4 (63.3) |
16.8 (62.2) |
15.7 (60.3) |
16.0 (60.8) |
16.8 (62.2) |
17.5 (63.5) |
18.2 (64.8) |
18.4 (65.1) |
17.8 (64.0) |
17.2 (62.9) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 10.5 (50.9) |
10.4 (50.7) |
10.0 (50.0) |
8.8 (47.8) |
6.2 (43.2) |
4.2 (39.6) |
4.4 (39.9) |
5.7 (42.3) |
7.8 (46.0) |
9.4 (48.9) |
10.2 (50.4) |
10.5 (50.9) |
8.2 (46.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 4.0 (39.2) |
3.8 (38.8) |
3.0 (37.4) |
0.3 (32.5) |
−4.3 (24.3) |
−7.4 (18.7) |
−7.2 (19.0) |
−5.3 (22.5) |
−1.7 (28.9) |
0.6 (33.1) |
2.0 (35.6) |
3.3 (37.9) |
−0.7 (30.7) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 133.3 (5.25) |
90.4 (3.56) |
69.1 (2.72) |
28.3 (1.11) |
11.1 (0.44) |
4.4 (0.17) |
6.5 (0.26) |
12.5 (0.49) |
26.4 (1.04) |
36.0 (1.42) |
51.2 (2.02) |
85.6 (3.37) |
554.8 (21.85) |
| Average precipitation days | 18.1 | 14.7 | 12.4 | 5.9 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 2.4 | 5.1 | 7.0 | 9.0 | 13.8 | 93.1 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 64.1 | 66.1 | 65.6 | 61.8 | 54.6 | 51.3 | 50.7 | 49.4 | 51.1 | 52.4 | 54.3 | 57.1 | 56.5 |
| Source: Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología de Bolivia | |||||||||||||
See Also
- In Spanish: Viacha para niños
