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Calamarca, Peru
La Libertad · Peru
Calamarca is a small town in La Libertad, Peru with a population of 364. Elevation: 9,993 ft (3,046 m). Average temperature: 86°F (30°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Calamarca
Calamarca or Qala Marka is a town in the La Paz Department in Bolivia. It is the seat of Calamarca Municipality, the fourth municipal section of Aroma Province. It lies on the Altiplano on the east side of the main road between La Paz and Patacamaya, about 60 km south of La Paz.
People
Climate
| Population | 364 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 9,993 ft (3,046 m) |
| Coordinates | -8.1700°, -78.4115° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | La Libertad |
| Average Temperature | 86°F (30°C) |
| January Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 77.5 inches (1,967 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Calamarca
Calamarca is a small town in Peru (La Libertad) with a population of 364. The city sits at an elevation of 9,993 feet (3,046 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 86°F (30°C). Temperatures range from 85°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 77.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 85.6°F |
| 59% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,993 ft (3,046 m) |
| Area | 540.2 sq mi (1,399.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.1700°N, 78.4115°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER | Meteorological | 23.0 m | 1 | 150 km |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 122 km |
| 1678 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85°F (29°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in |
Calamarca has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 51°F in June to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.2").
Schools in Calamarca
41 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa San Pedro De Sicchal | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 80554 Cesar Vallejo Mendoza | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 81601 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80903 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 80945 Javier Heraud | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80552 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80605 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 80553 Luis Felipe De La Puente Uceda | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 80553 Luis Felipe De La Puente Uceda | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82038 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80749 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 81908 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82036 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80608 Chasca | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80613 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80677 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82037 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 81918 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80941 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82111 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82112 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80319 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80323 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80778 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80322 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80953 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 81913 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 81659 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80946 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80723 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82161 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 81606 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80321 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80315 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 81706 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80606 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80991 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80614 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80685 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80722 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80607 | — | — | — | — |
Clinics in Calamarca
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Calamarca
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Calamarca
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International Airport | TRU | Large Airport |
| Camposol Chao Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Huamachuco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malin Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pampa Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quiruvilca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tulpo 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 Calamarca?
Calamarca has a population of 364 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 540.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Calamarca?
Calamarca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 86°F (30°C). Winter temperatures average 85°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 77.5 inches.