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Camisea, Peru

Cuzco Department · Peru

Camisea is a small town in Cuzco Department, Peru with a population of 440. Elevation: 1,627 ft (496 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

440 Population 0/sq mi density
1,627 ft Elevation 496 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
118.5 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Camisea

The Camisea Gas Project extracts and transports natural gas originating near the Urubamba River in Megantoni District, La Convención Province in the Cusco Region of Peru. The project, which cost nearly four billion dollars by 2015, developed in a remote, forested region of the Amazon Basin which has a population of mostly Indigenous people.

People

Population440
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain118.5 in/yr
Sunny Days319/yr
Elevation1,627 ft (496 m)
Population440
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,627 ft (496 m)
Coordinates-11.7194°, -72.9456°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceCuzco Department
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation118.5 inches (3,010 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Camisea

Camisea is a small town in Peru (Cuzco Department) with a population of 440. The city sits at an elevation of 1,627 feet (496 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 118.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Camisea has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 319 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 118.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,627 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average76.1°F
41% above Peru avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,627 ft (496 m)
Area4,033.5 sq mi (10,446.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-11.7194°N, 72.9456°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 118.5"
212% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 9.50"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

94 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 31, 2025.

Jan 10, 1998 101 km E of Pangoa, Peru M6.4 101 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 132 km
Jan 29, 1994 75 km NE of Pangoa, Peru M5.2 55 km
Jan 10, 1998 89 km E of Pangoa, Peru M5.2 96 km
Aug 17, 1995 54 km WNW of Pangoa, Peru M5.1 55 km
Jul 13, 2024 29 km ESE of Pangoa, Peru M5.1 59 km
Mar 7, 1997 39 km E of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.1 130 km
Jan 22, 2011 7 km WSW of Pangoa, Peru M5.0 49 km
Mar 31, 1994 114 km ENE of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M4.9 132 km
Jun 30, 2009 99 km NW of Salvación, Peru M4.9 116 km
Aug 12, 2010 77 km ENE of Pangoa, Peru M4.9 75 km
Apr 25, 2011 central Peru M4.8 89 km
Sep 24, 1990 111 km ENE of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M4.8 134 km
Aug 7, 1993 59 km SSE of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M4.8 120 km
May 4, 2004 74 km E of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M4.8 100 km
Aug 26, 2016 87 km ENE of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M4.8 134 km
Nov 23, 2009 87 km N of Pangoa, Peru M4.8 45 km
Sep 27, 1996 93 km NNW of Salvación, Peru M4.7 135 km
Nov 21, 1996 54 km E of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M4.7 121 km
Mar 3, 1990 79 km SE of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M4.7 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 9.5 in Wettest
February 77°F (25°C) 9.4 in
March 77°F (25°C) 8.5 in
April 77°F (25°C) 5.5 in
May 76°F (24°C) 2.8 in
June 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in Driest
July 74°F (23°C) 2.0 in Coldest
August 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in
September 76°F (25°C) 4.0 in
October 77°F (25°C) 5.7 in
November 77°F (25°C) 6.7 in Warmest
December 77°F (25°C) 8.5 in

Camisea has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 74°F in July to 77°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 67.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.5") and June the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Camisea

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 64452
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Radio Stations near Camisea

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Clinics in Camisea

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kamisea

Airports Near Camisea

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Las Malvinas/Echarate AirportVVNSmall Airport
Nuevo Mundo AirportSmall Airport
Sepahua AirportSmall Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Camisea

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Inca Trail

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
513 m (1,683 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Camisea

Inca Trail
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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 Camisea

What is the population of Camisea?

Camisea has a population of 440 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 4,033.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Camisea?

Camisea has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 319 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 118.5 inches.

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