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Camaná, Peru

Arequipa · Peru

Camaná is a small city in Arequipa, Peru with a population of 16,434. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

16,434 Population 4,834/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
0.8 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Camaná

Camaná

Camaná is the district capital of the homonymous province, located in the Department of Arequipa, Peru. In 2015, it had an estimate of 39,026 inhabitants.

People

Population16,434
Density4,834/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain0.8 in/yr
Sunny Days364/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population16,434
Population Density4,834 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates-16.6238°, -72.7106°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceArequipa
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation0.8 inches (20 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Camaná

Camaná is a small city in Peru (Arequipa) with a population of 16,434. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.8 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in Camaná

Camaná has an average annual temperature of 18.3°C (65°F). The hottest month is Feb (21.3°C), the coldest is Jul (15.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 83 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.7°C / 69°F 16.6° / 26.5° 18.1
Feb 21.3°C / 70°F 17.5° / 26.6° 24.8
Mar 20.8°C / 69°F 16.9° / 26.6° 13.6
Apr 19.2°C / 66°F 14.7° / 25.6° 3.8
May 17.8°C / 64°F 13.3° / 24.7° 1.7
Jun 16.4°C / 62°F 11.7° / 23.5° 1.0
Jul 15.9°C / 61°F 11° / 23° 1.9
Aug 16.1°C / 61°F 11.1° / 23.6° 0.5
Sep 16.4°C / 62°F 11.4° / 24.3° 1.7
Oct 17.2°C / 63°F 12.2° / 24.1° 1.4
Nov 18.2°C / 65°F 13.5° / 24.8° 3.3
Dec 19.4°C / 67°F 14.7° / 25.3° 11.5
Camaná enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 364 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 0.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above Peru avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days364 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density4,834/sq mi
Coordinates-16.6238°N, 72.7106°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.8"
98% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.08"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

944 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jun 23, 2001 6 km SSW of Atico, Peru M8.4 107 km
Jul 7, 2001 51 km SW of Punta de Bombón, Peru M7.6 122 km
Apr 3, 1999 6 km SE of Camaná, Peru M6.8 7 km
Jul 5, 2001 31 km S of Achanizo, Peru M6.6 149 km
Jul 18, 2017 22 km S of Atico, Peru M6.4 101 km
Jul 8, 2008 28 km E of Lluta, Peru M6.2 125 km
Jun 23, 2001 56 km SSW of Quilca, Peru M6.1 62 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 89 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 149 km
Jun 3, 2003 81 km SSW of Quilca, Peru M6.0 83 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 145 km
Jun 23, 2001 61 km S of Atico, Peru M5.9 99 km
Aug 3, 2000 59 km SSW of Punta de Bombón, Peru M5.8 142 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 113 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 101 km
Jun 23, 2001 44 km SSW of Mollendo, Peru M5.8 104 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 143 km
Feb 16, 2016 26 km S of Atico, Peru M5.7 97 km
Jun 23, 2001 48 km S of Atico, Peru M5.7 95 km
Jun 8, 1990 44 km S of Punta de Bombón, Peru M5.7 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.8 m (29 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2001 S. PERU Earthquake 8.8 m 103 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huambo (108 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 108 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 130 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 135 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 140 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in Wettest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Warmest
March 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
April 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in
July 58°F (14°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in
September 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in
October 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
November 69°F (20°C) 0.0 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in

Camaná has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 58°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.1") and April the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Camaná

18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Medalla Milagrosa
Institución Educativa 41041 Cristo Rey
Institución Educativa Señor de Luren
Institución Educativa 40226 Santa Rosa de Lima
Institución Educativa Sebastian Barranca
Institución Educativa No. 40228
Institución Educativa Santa Maria La Mayor
Institución Educativa Señor De Luren
Institución Educativa 40227 Eduardo Portugal
Universidad Alas Peruanas
Institución Educativa 41040 Jose Carlos Mariategui
Institución Educativa De Jesus E.i.r.l.
Institución Educativa De Jesus E.i.r.l.
Institución Educativa Virgen De La Reconciliacion
Institución Educativa Bryce Camana
Institución Educativa Grupo Mega
Institución Educativa No. 40229
Institución Educativa No. 41044
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Farmers Markets in Camaná

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central

Hotels in Camaná

13 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caja Arequipa
D'Leos
Hostal Plaza
Hostal Real
Hotel de turistas Camaná
Hotel el Dorado
Ibiza
Jophachi
Patty
Punta Arena
San Diego
Sebastian Palermo
Sulumar

Restaurants in Camaná

18 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barucci
Camotitos
Chokas
Costanera
De Regreso al Edén
El Archi
EL CAMARÓN
El Camaroncito
El Novillo
Hong Li
La Caleta
La Punta
La Trentina
Lung Fung
Mediterraneo
Oriental
Restaurant Cevichera
Restaurant Mary

Clinics in Camaná

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de salud mental comunitario Camaná

Dentists in Camaná

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Odonto Vita
Viva

Bus Stations in Camaná

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Perú Lider
Terminal Terrestre de Camaná

Gas Stations in Camaná

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petroperú
Petroperú
Reyes

Banks in Camaná

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de la Nación
Banco de la Nación
BBVA
BCP
Caja Arequipa
Caja Cusco
Interbank

Stadiums & Teams in Camaná

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Camaná

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mollendo AirportSmall Airport
Siguas AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Camaná

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catedral San Miguel Arcangel
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
15 m (49 ft)

🇵🇪 About Peru

Capital Lima
Population 31,989,256
Area 1,285,220 km²
GDP (USD) $266,958,720,838
GDP per capita $7,888
HDI 0.762
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 79.5%
Urban population 84.8%
Currency PEN (Sol)
Languages Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Calling code +51
TLD .pe
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Peru

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Apr 2 Holy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo Santo
May 1 International Workers' Day Día del Trabajo
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Día de San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 28 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Jul 29 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Aug 30 Santa Rosa de Lima Día de Santa Rosa de Lima
Oct 8 Battle of Angamos Combate de Angamos
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de Todos los Santos
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Camaná

What is the population of Camaná?

Camaná has a population of 16,434 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 4,834 people per square mile, spread across 3.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Camaná?

Camaná enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 364 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 0.8 inches.

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