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Arahuay, Peru
Lima region · Peru
Arahuay is a small town in Lima region, Peru with a population of 356. Elevation: 8,396 ft (2,559 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Arahuay
Arahuay is a village in Canta Province, Lima Region, Peru, South America. It is the seat of Arahuay District. Its geographical coordinates are 11° 37' 20" South, 76° 40' 10" West. "Arahuay is located 22 kilometres away from Santa Rosa de Quives, at over 2300 metres above sea level, and pierced over a small valley. The small town is surrounded by pre-Inca archaeological remains and a cluster of blue lagoons."
People
Climate
| Population | 356 |
| Population Density | 7 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,396 ft (2,559 m) |
| Coordinates | -11.6222°, -76.6694° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Lima region |
| Average Temperature | 36°F (2°C) |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 58.7 inches (1,491 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 273.9 inches (696 cm) |
About Arahuay
Arahuay is a small town in Peru (Lima region) with a population of 356. The city sits at an elevation of 8,396 feet (2,559 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 37°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 35.9°F |
| 34% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 344 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,396 ft (2,559 m) |
| Area | 54.5 sq mi (141.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.6222°N, 76.6694°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1971 | CHUNGAR | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 600 | 57 km |
| 1586 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 26.0 m | 22 | 135 km |
| 1746 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 5,941 | 71 km |
| 1865 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 5 | 63 km |
| 1806 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 71 km |
| 1974 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 78 | 142 km |
| 1878 | CENTRAL PERU | Unknown | — | 5 | 55 km |
| 1860 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 71 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 37°F (3°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in |
Arahuay has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 33°F in January to 58°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 10.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.4") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Arahuay
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 20261 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Apostol Santiago | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20295 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20263 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 20955-21 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20309 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Arahuay
61 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Oxígeno | música, pop | AAC 130 kbps | |
| La Salsa Maestra | afro-latin music, salsa | MP3 | |
| Radio Corazón (94.3 FM Lima) | baladas en español, musica romantica | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Panamericana Retro Rock | 00s, 80s | AAC+ 127 kbps | |
| Radio Felicidad 88.9 | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Megamix Lima | cumbia peruana, reggaeton | AAC 130 kbps | |
| Boleros Inolvidables (FMLima) | bolero, boleros | MP3 | |
| Z Rock & Pop | classic rock, pop | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Románticas Inolvidables (FMLima) | baladas en español, bolero | MP3 | |
| Viva FM Smart | español, latin pop | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Mambo INN Radio | salsa | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Generacion Kpop | kpop | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Panamericana Latino Refrescante | 00s, latin pop | AAC+ 127 kbps | |
| Studio 92 (92.5 FM Lima) | electronic music, hip hop | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Radio Amor por Cable | amor, baladas | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Nacional del Perú | nacional, national | UNKNOWN | |
| Karibeña | — | AAC 96 kbps | |
| Radio la Poderosa 98.2 FM _ Lima _ Perú | — | AAC | |
| PBO Radio | talk news | MP3 | |
| FMLima | adult contemporary, retro music | MP3 | |
| La Ñ (FMLima) | 80s rock, latin america rock | MP3 | |
| Radio 1160 Peru | musica variada | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Nuevaolera | 60's, baladas en español | MP3 | |
| Radio Onda Cero | urban contemporary, urban music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio La Zona (90.5 FM, Lima) | contemporary hits, juvenil | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Rock and Pop Classics | 2000s, 2010s | MP3 | |
| Señal Pitara Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ovación (620 AM) | deportes, soccer news | AAC+ 49 kbps | |
| Onda Cero Te Activa | latin pop, música urbana | AAC 125 kbps | |
| Ovación 620 AM | sports | AAC+ 49 kbps | |
| Radio Chalaca Callao | merengue, salsa | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Panamericana Salsa Power | classic salsa | AAC+ 127 kbps | |
| Radio Satélite (100.7 FM, Callao) | music, música variada | AAC+ 72 kbps | |
| Doble Nueve - Heritage | 80s, 90s | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Vinilo ¡Tu radio retro! 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000 | oldies & retro hits 70s 80s 90s 00s | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Peruana Radio | peruvian rock, rock peruano | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Cumbia Mix | corridos cumbia 70 80 varios, cumbia peruana | AAC+ 127 kbps | |
| Moderna Radio Papá | news talk music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Maria Peru (OAX-4M, 580 kHz AM / OBT-4Z 97.7 MHz FM, Lima) | catholic, religion | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Sol Frecuencia Primera Radio | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio del Amor | baladas en español, contemporary | MP3 | |
| Filarmonía (OCR-4V, 102.7 MHz FM, Lima) (IRTP) | classical music, cultural programming | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RADIO MEGA MIX 96.7 FM Perú | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Doble Nueve - Millennial | — | AAC+ 36 kbps | |
| Doble Nueve - Live | alternative indie rock, indie | AAC+ 36 kbps | |
| Radio RPP Mundial | soccer | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Red Radio Integridad (RRI) | online christian radio, religious | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| RPP Mundial (Perú) | soccer, sports | UNKNOWN | |
| Doble Nueve - Classic | beat, blues rock | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| StereoLima | oldies | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radio Funky Hits | disco, funk | MP3 | |
| Radio Latidos 94.7 FM (Huaral) | local radio | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Radio Enmanuel Huaycán | música y noticias, noticias | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RPP Mundial (Check 25/11/2022) | soccer | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Mundo Beatles Radio (MP3) | classic rock, indie | MP3 | |
| Mundo Beatles (MP3) | classic rock, indie | MP3 | |
| MAX RADIO STATION | variada | MP3 | |
| Radio Un Hueco en el Espacio | classic rock oldies | AAC+ 256 kbps | |
| Radio Frecuencia Primera | música variada, talk & speech | MP3 64 kbps | |
| RPP Mundial | sports | UNKNOWN | |
| Radio Matucana (102.9 FM, Lima) | local radio | AAC+ 32 kbps |
Libraries in Arahuay
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca - Museo Comunal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Virtual | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Arahuay
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inmaculada Concepcción |
Clinics in Arahuay
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Arahuay
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Arahuay
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jorge Chávez International Airport | LIM | Large Airport |
| Las Palmas Air Base | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Arahuay
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Pomacocha |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Arahuay?
Arahuay has a population of 356 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 54.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Arahuay?
Arahuay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 37°F in July. The area receives 344 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 58.7 inches, with 273.9 inches of snow.