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Calacoa, Peru
Moquegua Department · Peru
Calacoa is a small town in Moquegua Department, Peru with a population of 722. Elevation: 9,560 ft (2,914 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Calacoa
Calacoa Bellavista es una localidad peruana ubicada en la región Moquegua, provincia de Mariscal Nieto, distrito de San Cristóbal. Es asimismo capital del distrito de San Cristóbal. Se encuentra a una altitud de 3485 m s. n. m. Tenía una población de 1170 habitantes en 1993.
People
Climate
| Population | 722 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 9,560 ft (2,914 m) |
| Coordinates | -16.7500°, -70.7000° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Moquegua Department |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.5 inches (674 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 128.6 inches (327 cm) |
About Calacoa
Calacoa is a small town in Peru (Moquegua Department) with a population of 722. The city sits at an elevation of 9,560 feet (2,914 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 86°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.1°F |
| 50% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 352 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,560 ft (2,914 m) |
| Area | 781.5 sq mi (2,024.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.7500°N, 70.7000°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1604 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 174 | 128 km |
| 1895 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
| 1715 | PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 62 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (23 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 23 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 47 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 72 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 164 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 184 km |
| Taapaca | Complex | 5,860 m (19,226 ft) | -320 | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 86°F (30°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 56°F (14°C) | 0.6 in |
Calacoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 51°F in June to 86°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 6.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.1") and May the driest (0.0").
Radio Stations near Calacoa
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Studio 97 | — | MP3 96 kbps |
Airports Near Calacoa
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cesar Torke Podesta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cuajone Botiflaca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Toquepala Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Calacoa?
Calacoa has a population of 722 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 781.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Calacoa?
Calacoa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 86°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.5 inches, with 128.6 inches of snow.