# Pocoata Municipality, Chayanta Province, Potosí Department

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Municipality · Chayanta Province 

# Pocoata

Pocoata is a municipality of Bolivia in Chayanta Province, Potosí Department. It covers **1,191.1 km²**. 147 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 71 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 1,191km²
- 71mapped services
- 3,559 mtypical elevation

## Where is Pocoata?

Pocoata lies in [Chayanta Province](https://wherepedia.org/bolivia/potosi/chayanta/), [Potosí Department](https://wherepedia.org/bolivia/potosi/), [Bolivia](https://wherepedia.org/bolivia/). It borders 5 other municipalities: [Challapata](https://wherepedia.org/bolivia/oruro/abaroa/challapata/), [Chayanta](https://wherepedia.org/bolivia/potosi/rafael-bustillo/chayanta/), [Chuquihuta Ayllu Jucumani](https://wherepedia.org/bolivia/potosi/rafael-bustillo/chuquihuta-ayllu-jucumani/), [Colquechaca](https://wherepedia.org/bolivia/potosi/chayanta/colquechaca/) and [San Pedro](https://wherepedia.org/bolivia/potosi/charcas/san-pedro/). By area it is the 164th largest of 339 municipalities in Bolivia. It covers 23.1% of [Chayanta Province](https://wherepedia.org/bolivia/potosi/chayanta/). The centre of Pocoata is about 106 km in a straight line from Sucre, the capital. The centre point is at 18.6400° S, 66.1785° 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 Pocoata

### Nearby, outside Pocoata

- Banco de Aullagas (ruinas) · ruins, Colquechaca20 km
- Templo San Miguel de Aullagas (ruinas) · ruins, Colquechaca20 km
- San Miguel de Aullagas (ruinas) · ruins, Colquechaca20 km
- Aullagas · attraction, Colquechaca20 km
- Asiento Minero Aullagas · ruins, Colquechaca20 km

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: Pocoata

- 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

- Juan Mendoza International Airport (ORU) · Oruro121 km
- Alcantarí International Airport (SRE) · Sucre128 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 05:42) and shortest in Jun (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 06:54, 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.

## Villages and localities in Pocoata

Open gazetteers list **147 villages, towns and localities** in Pocoata. Settlements here lie between about 2,711 m and 4,430 m above sea level (median 3,559 m).

- Achacana
- Amachuma
- Ancocahua
- Anta
- Aracachi
- Arrozpata
- Averanga
- Banduriri
- Bella Vista
- Berenguela
- Cachuyo
- Cala Chicota
- Calca Pampa
- Calosa
- Calpameka
- Campaya
- Capa Rancho
- Caracota
- Caramache
- Catariri
- Cayanta
- Caynepampa
- Cenajo
- Centro Esquena
- Chacafuco
- Chanca Tuica
- Chancalarca
- Charopuco
- Chatuma
- Chayala
- Cheraloma
- Chiaraque
- Chijmo
- Chiriri
- Chiruyo
- Chocarasi
- Choco
- Chulloca
- Churicala
- Cochumi
- Colca Pampa
- Colcani
- Collana Tuica
- Collpakasa
- Colty Laca Laca
- Comunidad Ferrocruz
- Comunidad Kea Kea (Ayllu Phari)
- Comunidad Tomocori
- Comunidad Vilaque
- Comunidad Viviye
- Corahuisa
- Corofaya
- Corojti
- Cota Cota
- Coyhuaruma
- Cruce Esquena
- Esquena
- Estancia Catarpaya
- Estancia Khaymani
- Estancia Pampoyo
- Estancia Sacasaca
- Estancia Yustaya
- Falsuri
- Fari Machamacha
- Finca Esquena
- Huabarani
- Huacuyani
- Huancarani
- Huataraqui
- Infiernillo
- Irupampa
- Jacha Janta
- Jachataco
- Janckokala
- Jancoma
- Jarana
- Jilacoya
- Jiquilliri
- Kajchiri
- Kakachaca
- Kapaj Machamac
- Kkotañiso
- Kota
- Koya Alta
- Koya Baja
- Laca Laca
- Lacayani
- Lahuata
- Llocko Llocko
- Lupcati
- Mallcocochi
- Marca
- Ockoruro
- Palca Pocoata
- Pampoyo
- Paracaya
- Parachani
- Pasto Pampa
- Pasto Pampa Chacori
- Pati Pati
- Pisata
- Pocoata
- Pocoata Esquena
- Pocochata
- Pocorasi
- Quesimpuco
- Quirqui
- San Miguel de Khari
- Sarijchi
- Sarka
- Siquera
- Sora
- Suqui
- Tacarani
- Taconi
- Taconi Kasa
- Tanana
- Taquiña
- Taracachi
- Tejori
- Tica Pampa
- Tirina
- Tolapampa
- Tomoyo
- Toruga
- Tosoco
- Totoca
- Totora
- Tumpani
- Turberia
- Tururu
- Tuscufaya
- Tuyo Tuyo
- Uluchi
- Ureka
- Utavi
- Vila
- Vila Pampa
- Vila Vila
- Villa Alcarapi
- Vinaya
- Viscachiri
- Yahuaci
- Yahuaco
- Yojani
- Yumo
- Yusfaya

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 Pocoata

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

### Water

6 rivers and streams; 1 lake.

- Lago de Caracota
- Río Blanco
- Río Caloisa
- Río Chiuta
- Río Colorado
- Río Sapacari
- Río Sarijchi

### Hills and mountains

2 mountain passes; 1 mountain.

- Alto del Infiernillo · 4,033 m
- Abra de Caracota · 3,934 m
- Abra Blanca · 3,474 m

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 Pocoata and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Chayanta Province, the warmest month is Nov (average 13 °C) and the coolest is Jul (8 °C). About 516 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (109 mm) and the driest Jul (4 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **September to April**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 12 109 

Feb 12 101 

Mar 11 62 

Apr 11 24 

May 9 5 

Jun 8 27 

Jul 8 4 

Aug 9 5 

Sep 11 14 

Oct 12 37 

Nov 13 37 

Dec 13 91 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Pocoata

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital C.S. Santa Barbara de Pocoata · Pocoata 6.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-18.69976&mlon=-66.16709#map=17/-18.69976/-66.16709) 

Hotel Eco Hotel · Pocoata 6.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-18.70044&mlon=-66.16319#map=17/-18.70044/-66.16319) 

School U.E. Fari Machamacha · Pocoata 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-18.66287&mlon=-66.15599#map=17/-18.66287/-66.15599) 

College Escuela Superior de Formación de Maestros Mariscal Andrés de Santa Cruz y Calahumana · Chayanta 36 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-18.45490&mlon=-66.45355#map=17/-18.45490/-66.45355) 

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

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Pocoata

Places mapped inside Pocoata in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals2
- Hotels1
- Schools68

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.

## Other municipalities in Chayanta Province

- Colquechaca
- Ocurí
- Ravelo

## Quick answers

- Where is Pocoata?In Chayanta Province, Potosí Department, Bolivia
- What borders Pocoata?Challapata, Chayanta, Chuquihuta Ayllu Jucumani, Colquechaca and San Pedro
- What is there to see in Pocoata?Banco de Aullagas (ruinas), Templo San Miguel de Aullagas (ruinas), San Miguel de Aullagas (ruinas), Aullagas
- What time zone is Pocoata in?UTC−4
- What currency is used in Pocoata?Boliviano (BOB)
- What language is spoken in Pocoata?Spanish, Quechua, Aymara (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Pocoata?147 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Pocoata?Settlements lie between 2,711 m and 4,430 m
- What is the highest point in Pocoata?Alto del Infiernillo (4,033 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Pocoata?September to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Pocoata?C.S. Santa Barbara de Pocoata, about 6.7 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Pocoata?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Pocoata?BO050403 (OCHA common operational dataset)