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Bolivar

seat of a second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Bolivar is a town in Tennessee, United States with 5,093 inhabitants, at 136 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Henderson, 37 km to the northeast. The national capital Washington is about 1135 km to the east. The nearest airport is Anderson Airport, 17 km away.

Also known as: Hatchie

Overview

Bolivar is seat of Hardeman County in Tennessee.

It is located in Hardeman County, United States.

Established in 1825-10-18.

The population is about 5,205 (2020).

It covers about 22 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 136 metre.

Also known as: Bolivar, Tennessee, Bolivar, TN

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Basic Data

  • Country United States
  • Located in Hardeman County
  • Area 22 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    35° 15' 22" N, 88° 59' 16" W
  • Elevation 136 m (DEM: 136 m)
  • Timezone America/Chicago
  • Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 5,093
  • Pop. Density 313 p/km²
  • Built-up 17.1%
  • Settlement Rural cluster
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

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Nearby

Alternate Names

Hatchie

Weather in Bolivar

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bolivar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 24.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 37.4 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 512 W/m2.

Temperature
24.4 C
Wind
1.7 m/s W (277 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,015.8 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 24.4 1.7 277 58 1,015.8 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 37.4 2.0 265 29 1,014.4 0.00 / 0.00 10 511.7 n/a
12h 30.2 1.4 178 45 1,011.9 0.00 / 0.00 7 387.2 n/a
18h 27.8 2.3 199 49 1,012.6 0.00 / 0.00 98 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 25.9 1.8 187 58 1,012.8 0.00 / 0.00 99 0.2 n/a
30h 36.5 1.8 258 30 1,012.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 390.4 n/a
36h 30.8 1.7 218 40 1,009.9 0.00 / 0.00 67 411.0 n/a
42h 26.0 2.3 223 63 1,011.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Monday 23.6 2.0 188 74 1,012.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.3 n/a
54h 36.0 2.2 268 33 1,012.0 0.00 / 0.00 98 433.3 n/a
60h 22.6 1.5 174 71 1,010.2 3.30 / 3.30 100 294.7 n/a
66h 20.5 0.9 225 93 1,013.9 0.68 / 3.97 96 0.0 n/a
Tuesday 19.9 1.3 42 98 1,015.0 0.00 / 0.00 12 0.2 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bolivar?
Now 24.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 37.4 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 512 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bolivar today?
Sunrise around 06:40 and sunset around 18:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Bolivar?
Local time is 12:38. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Bolivar?
Bolivar is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Bolivar?
Population about 5,093.
What is the elevation of Bolivar?
Elevation about 136 m. DEM 136 m.
Where is Bolivar located?
It is at 35.25619, -88.98784 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bolivar in?
It is in United States.

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Last updated 2017-03-09
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