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Calca, Peru
Cuzco Department · Peru
Calca is a small city in Cuzco Department, Peru with a population of 9,179. Elevation: 9,593 ft (2,924 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Calca
Calca, also referred to as Villa de Zamora, is a town in southern Peru, capital of Calca Province in Cusco Region. It is at an elevation of around 2926 meters above sea level.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,179 |
| Population Density | 59 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 9,593 ft (2,924 m) |
| Coordinates | -13.3333°, -71.9500° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Cuzco Department |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.7 inches (1,009 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.1 inches (3 cm) |
About Calca
Calca is a small city in Peru (Cuzco Department) with a population of 9,179. The city sits at an elevation of 9,593 feet (2,924 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Calca
Calca has an average annual temperature of 13.1°C (56°F). The hottest month is Nov (14.8°C), the coldest is Jul (10.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 727 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,593 ft (2,924 m) |
| Area | 155.8 sq mi (403.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 59/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.3333°N, 71.9500°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (114 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 114 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 42°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in |
Calca has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 41°F in June to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and June the driest (0.3").
Colleges & Universities in Calca
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| I.E.S. Cesar Vallejo | College | - | , |
Schools in Calca
30 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Thomas Alva Edison | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Santo Toribio de Mogrovejo | - | - | - | - |
| I.E. Limacpampa | - | - | - | - |
| I.E. Agropecuario de Calca | - | - | - | - |
| Bellas Artes Diego Quispe Ttito - Calca | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Sagrado Corazón de Jesús | - | - | - | - |
| I.E. Nuestra Señora de Belén | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 50150 Máximo San Román Cáceres | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Humberto Luna | - | - | - | - |
| primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 50152 El Carmen | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 50151 Nuestra Señora De Fatima | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Signos De Fe De La Salle | - | - | - | - |
| Centro De Estudios Tecnicos Comerciales E Informatica | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora De Belen | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 50158 Becky | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 50157 San Martin De Porres | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 501325 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 50150 Máximo San Román Cáceres | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Señor De La Vara | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Humberto Luna | - | - | - | - |
| Virgen Asunta | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora De Belen | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora De La Merced | - | - | - | - |
| Institución educativa No. 28 | - | - | - | - |
| Clorinda Matto De Turner | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 50186 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 50155 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 50187 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 50188 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Calca
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Salkantay | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| JVM la Estación (Cusco) | baladas | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RAM Cusco | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Antena 5 Cusco 1600 AM (más que una Radio !) | clasicos, cultural | MP3 | |
| JVM la Estación | baladas | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Calca
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choco Museo | ||||
| Choco museum | ||||
| Convento de San Francisco de Asís | ||||
| Coricancha | ||||
| Hilario Mendivil Museum | ||||
| Inca Museum | ||||
| Inkariy Museum | ||||
| Machu Picchu Museum | ||||
| Museo Amano | ||||
| Museo de Arte Popular | ||||
| Museo de la Catedral del Cusco | ||||
| Museo de la Chicha Yola | ||||
| Museo de la Coca | ||||
| Museo de las Plantas Sagradas | ||||
| Museo de Piedras Cusco Rumi Llaqta | ||||
| Museo de Pisac | ||||
| Museo de Qespiwanka | ||||
| Museo de Santa Catalina | ||||
| Museo de Sitio | ||||
| Museo de Sitio Qorikancha | ||||
| Museo del Convento de la Merced | ||||
| Museo del Convento de San Francisco | ||||
| Museo El Quijote | ||||
| Museo Histórico Regional | ||||
| Museo Maximo Laura | ||||
| Museo Municipal de Arte Contemporaneo | ||||
| Museo Quechua | ||||
| Museo Viviente del Ande | ||||
| Museum of Precolumbian Art | ||||
| Museum of Religious Art | ||||
| Natural History Museum | ||||
| Yucay Museum |
Libraries in Calca
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Urubamba | 0.0 | |||||
| Facultad de Ingenieria Geologica | 0.0 | |||||
| Ludic Wasi games | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Calca
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfalfa Market | |||||
| Asociacion de Comerciantes Las Poderosas del Altiplano | |||||
| Ccascaparo's Market | |||||
| Ccascaparo's Market | |||||
| Centro Artesanal de Cuzco | |||||
| Centro Comercial América | |||||
| Centro Comercial El Molino I | |||||
| Chinchero Market | |||||
| Cloth market | |||||
| Cloth market | |||||
| Feria Piuraypampa | |||||
| La Cachina Imperial | |||||
| Mercadillo Túpac Amaru | |||||
| Mercadillo Túpac Amaru | |||||
| Mercado Artesanal | |||||
| Mercado Artesanal Qoricancha Nº 22 | |||||
| Mercado Artesanal Qoricancha Nº 22 | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos Pisac | |||||
| Mercado de Frutas | |||||
| Mercado de Huancaro | |||||
| Mercado de Huayllabamba | |||||
| Mercado de Huayllabamba | |||||
| Mercado de Pisac | |||||
| Mercado de Productores Agroecologicos Lares | |||||
| Mercado de Productores de Urubamba | |||||
| Mercado de Productores San José de Urco | |||||
| Mercado de Rosaspata | |||||
| Mercado de San Blas | |||||
| Mercado El Molino II | |||||
| Mercado Modelo | |||||
| Mercado modelo de San Sebastian | |||||
| Mercado Molino I | |||||
| Mercado Molino II | |||||
| Mercado Molinoolino | |||||
| Mercado San Salvador | |||||
| Mercado Tankarniyoc | |||||
| Mercado Tica Tica | |||||
| Mercado Vinocanchón | |||||
| Mercado Wanchaq | |||||
| Mercado zonal de Zarzuela | |||||
| San Pedro Market | |||||
| Tito | |||||
| Tito | |||||
| Urubamba Market | |||||
| Urubamba Old Market |
Hotels in Calca
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Calca
25 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Calca
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Calca
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Calca
4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Calca
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Calca
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Calca
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Calca
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Calca
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Calca
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerveza Allpa | ||||
| Cerveza Allpa | ||||
| El Conejo Bar | ||||
| El Conejo Bar |
Stadiums & Teams in Calca
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Calca
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport | CUZ | Large Airport |
| Patria Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Calca
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de rehabilitación de menores |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Calca
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ashram del Valle Sagrado de los Incas | |
| Casa Parroquial San Pedro Apóstol | |
| San Pedro Apóstol |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Calca
What is the population of Calca?
Calca has a population of 9,179 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 59 people per square mile, spread across 155.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Calca?
Calca has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 348 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.7 inches, with 1.1 inches of snow.