Oruro
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Travel to Oruro is discouraged except for essential purposes due to the same hazards; avoid non‑essential travel to affected parts.
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Oruro month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Oruro are typically September, October and November, with average daytime highs around 18–20°C. November is usually the warmest month (average high 20°C), June the coldest (average low -1°C), and February the wettest (about 115 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.0 | 5.5 | 108 | 11.4 |
| February | 16.4 | 5.8 | 115 | 10.8 |
| March | 16.2 | 4.9 | 99 | 10.8 |
| April | 17.1 | 2.9 | 32 | 10.8 |
| May | 16.2 | 0.5 | 11 | 10.8 |
| June | 14.5 | -1.4 | 6 | 10.8 |
| July | 15.3 | -1.4 | 5 | 10.9 |
| August | 16.1 | -0.9 | 7 | 11.0 |
| September | 17.9 | 1.8 | 23 | 11.3 |
| October | 18.8 | 3.5 | 30 | 11.8 |
| November | 19.6 | 5.1 | 42 | 11.9 |
| December | 18.0 | 5.7 | 86 | 11.3 |
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01 · OverviewOruro, in brief
Oruro is a city in Bolivia positioned about halfway between La Paz and Sucre in the Altiplano. Situated approximately 3,709 meters above sea level, it functions as the capital of the Department of Oruro and serves as the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Oruro.
The geography of the area places Oruro within the central Altiplano, where it developed across a landscape characterized by nearby elevations such as the Uru-Uru mountain range, Pie de Gallo hill, and the San Cristóbal hill where silver deposits were historically located. Before the arrival of the Incas and Spanish conquistadors, the region was inhabited by regional peoples including the Uru and Soras, with the native population initially dispersed across numerous small settlements.
Founded on November 1, 1606, as a silver mining center by Licentiate Manuel de Castro del Castillo y Padilla under the name Real Villa de San Felipe de Austria, the urban layout was engineered in a grid pattern following classic 17th-century European designs. Over the centuries, the settlement has experienced cycles of economic boom and bust driven heavily by its dependence on the mining industry, encompassing tin, tungsten, silver, and copper.
Frequently Asked Questions about Oruro
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01 · Q&AWhere is Oruro located and what are its coordinates?
Oruro is situated in Bolivia at geographic coordinates -17.9715, -67.0932, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Oruro?
Oruro has a recorded population of approximately 208,684 and observes the America/La_Paz time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Oruro?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Oruro include ES-BO, QU, AY, with BOB used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Oruro?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Oruro, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.