Villazón Facts for Kids

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Quick facts for kids

Villazón

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Town

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Villazón

Location in Bolivia

Country

Bolivia

Department

Potosí

Province

Modesto Omiste

Elevation

3,447 m (11,309 ft)

Population

(2012)

• Total

37,113

Time zone

UTC-4 (BOT)

Website

Official website: http://www.municipiovillazon.gob.bo/

Villazón is a town in southern Bolivia. It sits right on the border with Argentina. The town is located across the La Quiaca River from La Quiaca in Argentina.

Villazón is a very busy place for trading goods. Many products move from one country to the other here. It is also a major stop for tourists traveling into Bolivia. A train line connects Villazón to other Bolivian cities like Tupiza, Uyuni, and Oruro. Two train services, the Expreso del Sur and the Wara Wara del Sur, run twice a week. You can also find buses that go to many different places from Villazón.

Weather in Villazón: What's the Climate Like?
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Weather in Villazón: What's the Climate Like?

Villazón has a special climate. It is usually mild, but it can get quite cold, especially at night. The town is high up in the mountains, which affects its weather.

Temperatures: How Hot or Cold Does it Get?

The average temperature in Villazón is about 10.3 degrees Celsius (50.5 degrees Fahrenheit) over the year. The warmest months are from November to March, with average temperatures around 13 degrees Celsius (55 degrees Fahrenheit). The coldest months are June and July, where the average temperature drops to about 4.5 to 4.8 degrees Celsius (40 degrees Fahrenheit).

It can get very cold in winter. The lowest temperature ever recorded was -15.2 degrees Celsius (4.6 degrees Fahrenheit) in July. The highest temperature ever recorded was 28.8 degrees Celsius (83.8 degrees Fahrenheit) in February.

Rainfall: When Does it Rain?

Villazón gets most of its rain during the summer months, from December to March. January is usually the wettest month, with about 102.2 millimeters (4 inches) of rain. The winter months, from May to September, are very dry. Sometimes, there is no rain at all during these months.

Sunshine: How Sunny is Villazón?

Villazón is a very sunny place! It gets a lot of sunshine throughout the year. On average, the town sees over 3,400 hours of sunshine each year. This means about 77% of the daytime hours are sunny. The sunniest months are usually from April to August.