# Arani Province, Cochabamba Department – Municipalities

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/bolivia/cochabamba/arani/

Province · Cochabamba Department 

# Arani Province

Arani Province is a province of Bolivia in Cochabamba Department. It covers **554.8 km²**. It is divided into 2 municipalities. 112 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 42 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 555km²
- 2municipalities
- 42mapped services

## Where is Arani Province?

Arani Province lies in [Cochabamba Department](https://wherepedia.org/bolivia/cochabamba/), [Bolivia](https://wherepedia.org/bolivia/). It borders 4 other provinces: [Carrasco Province](https://wherepedia.org/bolivia/cochabamba/carrasco/), [Mizque Province](https://wherepedia.org/bolivia/cochabamba/mizque/), [Punata Province](https://wherepedia.org/bolivia/cochabamba/punata/) and [Tiraque Province](https://wherepedia.org/bolivia/cochabamba/tiraque/). By area it is the 107th largest of 112 provinces in Bolivia. It covers 1.0% of [Cochabamba Department](https://wherepedia.org/bolivia/cochabamba/). The centre of Arani Province is about 165 km in a straight line from Sucre, the capital. It is about 58 km from Cochabamba, the main town of Cochabamba Department. The centre point is at 17.5998° S, 65.6668° W.

Source: [Ministerio de Desarrollo Rural y Tierras via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-bol).

## Things to see in and around Arani Province

OpenStreetMap lists 5 named sights in Arani Province: 3 attractions; 2 waterfalls.

- Cascada 3 de Chanka Mayu · waterfall
- Cascada Rosa Pampa · waterfall
- Arco de Bienvenida · attraction
- Cascada Toro Warkhu · attraction
- Pueblo de Rodeo · attraction

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Arani Province

- Time zoneUTC−4, no daylight saving · America/La_Paz
- CurrencyBoliviano (BOB)
- Country calling code+591
- LanguagesSpanish, Quechua, Aymara
- Plug typesType A, C · 115/230 V
- Driving sideRight

### Nearest airports

- Jorge Wilsterman International Airport (CBB) · Cochabamba58 km
- Juan Mendoza International Airport (ORU) · Oruro154 km

### Nearest railway station

Estación Sacabamba (Sacabamba), about 27 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 05:42) and shortest in Jun (about 11.1 hours, sunrise around 06:50, sunset around 17:55).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Municipalities of Arani Province

Municipality Area km² Localities Services 

[Arani](https://wherepedia.org/bolivia/cochabamba/arani/arani/) 206 40 22 

[Vacas](https://wherepedia.org/bolivia/cochabamba/arani/vacas/) 349 73 20 

Source: [Ministerio de Desarrollo Rural y Tierras via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-bol); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

## Villages and localities in Arani Province

Open gazetteers list **112 villages, towns and localities** in Arani Province. The largest with a recorded population: Arani (3,906). Settlements here lie between about 2,749 m and 3,772 m above sea level (median 3,468 m).

- Alto Alianza
- Amanecer Piqueria
- Arachaca
- Arani
- Candelaria
- Capilla Chillijchi
- Catachila
- Cauca
- Cañada Grande
- Cañada Nucleo
- Cañadas
- Challacava
- Chapi Collu
- Chaqui Kocha
- Chaulla Mayu
- Chaupi Rancho
- Chinguri
- Chiwalaque
- Ciaco
- Cocha Chimpa
- Collpa Baja
- Collpa Uno
- Cruce
- Cuchillera
- Cuesta Pujru
- Curubamba
- Flores Rancho
- German Tardio
- Huallani
- Huanca Pata
- Huano Huano
- Huaycha
- Huaychapata
- Huaychapata Villa Cariño
- Huaynillo Grande
- Iskay Wasi
- Janchallani
- Jatun Pampa
- Jatunmayu
- Juntu Tuyu
- Juzgado
- Kauka
- Kewiñal
- Kollpa Kocha
- Kullku
- Kumu Hewiña
- Laguna
- Laquiña
- Leguajes
- Leon Rancho
- Linde Chico
- Linde Grande
- Llallagua
- Mama Huasi
- Miscamayo Centro
- Miskamayo Alto
- Miskamayu Centro
- Misukani
- Molinos
- Molle Molle
- Montaño Waykho
- Mosog Rancho
- Muyuj Chipa
- Nuevo Amanecer
- Pajcha Baja
- Pajomal
- Palca
- Pampa Grande
- Parcococha
- Phajcha Pata
- Phuyo Phuyo Chico
- Phuyo Phuyo Grande
- Pila Pata
- Pilapata
- Pisco Mayu
- Pisco Mayu B
- Piscumayu
- Pocoata
- Pocoata Alta
- Pocoata Baja
- Pucacasa
- Pucahuasi
- Pucapampa
- Puyuyo
- Rodeo
- Rosas Khuchu
- Rosas Pampa
- Sacha Sacha
- Saga Saga
- Sapilica
- Serrano Alto
- Sivingani
- Tambillo Linde
- Totora Kjocha
- Totora Mayu
- Totora Pampa
- Totora Pampa Centro
- Totora Pampa Chico
- Totora Pampa K'asa
- Totorapampa Grande
- Utulaya
- Vacas
- Valle Bajo
- Villa Barrientos
- Villa Evita
- Wasa Wayu
- Waycha Loma
- Waykho Puncu
- Waylla Khochi
- Wayra Pata
- Witu Evita
- Yana Tama

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Arani Province

Named natural and historic features inside Arani Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

4 lakes.

- Aceco Cocha
- Collpa Cocha
- Juntutuyo
- Parco Cocha

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Arani Province and the best time to visit

In Arani Province, the warmest month is Dec (average 13 °C) and the coolest is Jul (9 °C). About 544 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (109 mm) and the driest Jul (5 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **September to May**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 13 109 

Feb 13 106 

Mar 12 59 

Apr 12 22 

May 10 8 

Jun 9 50 

Jul 9 5 

Aug 9 8 

Sep 11 10 

Oct 12 30 

Nov 13 45 

Dec 13 92 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Arani Province

Places mapped inside Arani Province in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals6
- Petrol pumps1
- Shopping malls1
- Schools27
- Colleges and universities1
- Restaurants6

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Quick answers

- Where is Arani Province?In Cochabamba Department, Bolivia
- What borders Arani Province?Carrasco Province, Mizque Province, Punata Province and Tiraque Province
- What is there to see in Arani Province?Arco de Bienvenida, Cascada 3 de Chanka Mayu, Cascada Rosa Pampa, Cascada Toro Warkhu
- What time zone is Arani Province in?UTC−4
- What currency is used in Arani Province?Boliviano (BOB)
- What language is spoken in Arani Province?Spanish, Quechua, Aymara (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Arani Province?112 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Arani Province?Settlements lie between 2,749 m and 3,772 m
- What is the best time to visit Arani Province?September to May
- How many hospitals are in Arani Province?6 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Arani Province?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Arani Province?BO0305 (OCHA common operational dataset)