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Checacupe, Peru
Cuzco Department · Peru
Checacupe is a small town in Cuzco Department, Peru with a population of 3,440. Elevation: 11,302 ft (3,445 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Checacupe
Checacupe or Ch'iqa Kupi is one of eight districts of the Canchis Province in the Cusco Region in Peru.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,440 |
| Population Density | 14 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 11,302 ft (3,445 m) |
| Coordinates | -14.0269°, -71.4528° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Cuzco Department |
| Average Temperature | 39°F (4°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 52.7 inches (1,338 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 45.0 inches (114 cm) |
About Checacupe
Checacupe is a small town in Peru (Cuzco Department) with a population of 3,440. The city sits at an elevation of 11,302 feet (3,445 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 39°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 38.8°F |
| 28% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,302 ft (3,445 m) |
| Area | 251.0 sq mi (650.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.0269°N, 71.4528°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 20 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 181 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 6.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 44°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 39°F (4°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 42°F (5°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
Checacupe has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 39°F in January to 48°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.6") and June the driest (0.1").
Schools in Checacupe
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 56094 - Llocllora | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 56094 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 56049 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Almirante Miguel Grau | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 56095 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 56048 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 56459 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 56460 | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in Checacupe
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal de Sicuani | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Checacupe
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feria de Ganados y Vacunos | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Central de Combapata | |||||
| Mercado de Yanaoca | |||||
| Mercado Ferial de Combapata | |||||
| Mercado Multiuso Cusipata |
Restaurants in Checacupe
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Checacupe
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Checacupe
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Checacupe
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Checacupe
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Checacupe
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport | CUZ | Large Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Checacupe
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Templo Checacupe | |
| Templo Checacupe |
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Checacupe?
Checacupe has a population of 3,440 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 251.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Checacupe?
Checacupe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 39°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.7 inches, with 45.0 inches of snow.