Lahuachaca is a small town in Bolivia, in Aroma Province. It lies 123 km from La Paz, on the Bolivian Altiplano, with the Cordillera Occidental to the west and the Cordillera Central to the east.

Lahuachaca
Town
Lahuachaca is located in Bolivia
Lahuachaca
Lahuachaca
Coordinates: 17°22′S 67°40′W / 17.367°S 67.667°W / -17.367; -67.667
Country Bolivia
DepartmentLa Paz Department
ProvinceAroma Province
Elevation
12,441 ft (3,792 m)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total5,874
Time zoneUTC-4 (BOT)

Climate

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The average temperature in Lahuachaca is 9 °C. The average temperature varies from 7° in July to 11° in December. The average annual rainfall is 600 mm. The average monthly rainfall varies from 10 mm in June and July to 100 mm in December through until February.[1]

Population

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Population estimates for recent years include:

  • 1992 - 2562 inhabitants
  • 2001 - 2986 inhabitants
  • 2012 - 5874 inhabitants[2]

References

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17°22′S 67°40′W / 17.367°S 67.667°W / -17.367; -67.667