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Chilca, Peru
Lima region · Peru
Chilca is a small city in Lima region, Peru with a population of 12,884. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Chilca
Chilca is a rocket launch site in Peru at 12°30′S 76°48′W, near the town of Chilca in the municipality of Pucusana, about 70 km south of the center of Lima.
People
Climate
| Population | 12,884 |
| Population Density | 70 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | -12.5211°, -76.7372° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Lima region |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.6 inches (320 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chilca
Chilca is a small city in Peru (Lima region) with a population of 12,884. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Chilca
Chilca has an average annual temperature of 18.8°C (66°F). The hottest month is Feb (21.6°C), the coldest is Sep (17°C). Average annual precipitation is 63 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.3°F |
| 28% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 363 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 183.6 sq mi (475.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 70/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.5211°N, 76.7372°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 26.0 m (85 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1586 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 26.0 m | 22 | 107 km |
| 1746 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 5,941 | 77 km |
| 2007 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 10.1 m | 596 | 97 km |
| 1865 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 5 | 70 km |
| 1806 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 61 km |
| 1974 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 78 | 118 km |
| 1878 | CENTRAL PERU | Unknown | - | 5 | 65 km |
| 1860 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | - | - | 61 km |
| 1687 | S. PERU | Earthquake | - | 5,000 | 112 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in |
Chilca has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 61°F in August to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (0.4") and April the driest (0.0").
Schools in Chilca
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 6021 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Chilca | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 20925 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Emprendedores One School | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Jireh | - | - | - | - |
| I.E. N° 20925 "15 de Enero" | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 20135 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora De La Asuncion | - | - | - | - |
| Mater Admirabilis | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Educación Básica Especial Virgen del Carmen | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Chilca
59 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Oxígeno | música, pop | AAC 130 kbps | |
| La Salsa Maestra | afro-latin music, salsa | MP3 | |
| Radio Corazón (94.3 FM Lima) | baladas en español, musica romantica | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Panamericana Retro Rock | 00s, 80s | AAC+ 127 kbps | |
| Radio Felicidad 88.9 | - | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Megamix Lima | cumbia peruana, reggaeton | AAC 130 kbps | |
| Boleros Inolvidables (FMLima) | bolero, boleros | MP3 | |
| Z Rock & Pop | classic rock, pop | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Románticas Inolvidables (FMLima) | baladas en español, bolero | MP3 | |
| Viva FM Smart | español, latin pop | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Mambo INN Radio | salsa | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Generacion Kpop | kpop | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Panamericana Latino Refrescante | 00s, latin pop | AAC+ 127 kbps | |
| Radio Amor por Cable | amor, baladas | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Studio 92 (92.5 FM Lima) | electronic music, hip hop | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Radio Nacional del Perú | nacional, national | UNKNOWN | |
| Karibeña | - | AAC 96 kbps | |
| Radio la Poderosa 98.2 FM _ Lima _ Perú | - | AAC | |
| PBO Radio | talk news | MP3 | |
| Nuevaolera | 60's, baladas en español | MP3 | |
| Radio 1160 Peru | musica variada | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| La Ñ (FMLima) | 80s rock, latin america rock | MP3 | |
| FMLima | adult contemporary, retro music | MP3 | |
| Radio Onda Cero | urban contemporary, urban music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Señal Pitara Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Panamericana Salsa Power | classic salsa | AAC+ 127 kbps | |
| Radio Chalaca Callao | merengue, salsa | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Satélite (100.7 FM, Callao) | music, música variada | AAC+ 72 kbps | |
| Onda Cero Te Activa | latin pop, música urbana | AAC 125 kbps | |
| Ovación 620 AM | sports | AAC+ 49 kbps | |
| Ovación (620 AM) | deportes, soccer news | AAC+ 49 kbps | |
| Doble Nueve - Heritage | 80s, 90s | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Radio La Zona (90.5 FM, Lima) | contemporary hits, juvenil | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Rock and Pop Classics | 2000s, 2010s | MP3 | |
| Radio del Amor | baladas en español, contemporary | MP3 | |
| Doble Nueve - Millennial | - | AAC+ 36 kbps | |
| Sol Frecuencia Primera Radio | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Filarmonía (OCR-4V, 102.7 MHz FM, Lima) (IRTP) | classical music, cultural programming | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Maria Peru (OAX-4M, 580 kHz AM / OBT-4Z 97.7 MHz FM, Lima) | catholic, religion | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Moderna Radio Papá | news talk music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Cumbia Mix | corridos cumbia 70 80 varios, cumbia peruana | AAC+ 127 kbps | |
| Peruana Radio | peruvian rock, rock peruano | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO MEGA MIX 96.7 FM Perú | - | AAC 128 kbps | |
| StereoLima | oldies | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| RPP Mundial (Perú) | soccer, sports | UNKNOWN | |
| Doble Nueve - Classic | beat, blues rock | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Radio RPP Mundial | soccer | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Doble Nueve - Live | alternative indie rock, indie | AAC+ 36 kbps | |
| Red Radio Integridad (RRI) | online christian radio, religious | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Radio Funky Hits | disco, funk | MP3 | |
| Radio Un Hueco en el Espacio | classic rock oldies | AAC+ 256 kbps | |
| Radio Frecuencia Primera | música variada, talk & speech | MP3 64 kbps | |
| RPP Mundial (Check 25/11/2022) | soccer | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Latidos 94.7 FM (Huaral) | local radio | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Mundo Beatles (MP3) | classic rock, indie | MP3 | |
| Mundo Beatles Radio (MP3) | classic rock, indie | MP3 | |
| Radio Matucana (102.9 FM, Lima) | local radio | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| MAX RADIO STATION | variada | MP3 | |
| RPP Mundial | sports | UNKNOWN |
Libraries in Chilca
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública de Pucusana | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chilca
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Comercial Lurín Center | |||||
| Centro Comercial Municipal | |||||
| Centro Comercial Plaza Sur | |||||
| Mercado Central de San Bartolo | |||||
| Mercado Leo | |||||
| Mercado Modelo San Martin de Porres | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Punta Negra | |||||
| Mercado Relma | |||||
| Mercado San José | |||||
| Mercado San Pedro | |||||
| Mercado San Pedro de Mala | |||||
| Mercado Señor de la Ascencion de Cachuy | |||||
| Mercado Señor de Los Milagros | |||||
| Mercado Sur Plaza de Mala | |||||
| Mercado Virgen de Chapi | |||||
| Mercado Vírgen de La Candelaria | |||||
| Mercado Virgen de Las Mercedes | |||||
| Mercado Virgen de Las Mercedes | |||||
| Santiago Camacho |
Hotels in Chilca
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Chilca
23 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Chilca
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chilca
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Chilca
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barra Cervecera |
Stadiums & Teams in Chilca
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Chilca
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jorge Chávez International Airport | LIM | Large Airport |
| Aeroclub Alas del Mar | - | Small Airport |
| Las Palmas Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Las Plumas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lib Mandi Metropolitan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Revalora Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Bartolo Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chilca
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora de la Asunción de Chilca |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Chilca
What is the population of Chilca?
Chilca has a population of 12,884 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 70 people per square mile, spread across 183.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chilca?
Chilca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 363 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.6 inches.