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Chilca, Peru
Junin · Peru
Chilca is a mid-size city in Junin, Peru with a population of 73,371. Elevation: 11,594 ft (3,534 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°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 | 73,371 |
| Population Density | 3,647 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 11,594 ft (3,534 m) |
| Coordinates | -12.0863°, -75.2083° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Junin |
| Average Temperature | 36°F (2°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.3 inches (1,431 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 159.1 inches (404 cm) |
About Chilca
Chilca is a mid-size city in Peru (Junin) with a population of 73,371. The city sits at an elevation of 11,594 feet (3,534 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 36°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.3 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Chilca
Chilca has an average annual temperature of 9.2°C (49°F). The hottest month is Oct (10°C), the coldest is Jun (8.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 357 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 35.6°F |
| 34% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,594 ft (3,534 m) |
| Area | 20.1 sq mi (52.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,647/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.0863°N, 75.2083°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 36°F (2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in |
Chilca has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 35°F in January to 54°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.1") and June the driest (0.3").
Schools in Chilca
61+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Santisima Virgen De Guadalupe | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 30154 Inmaculado Corazon De Maria | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Uniciencia | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa El Cairo I | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Unicornio | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Maristas | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Lider | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Ap Premium | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Santa Maria Mazzarello | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Retomatix | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Friedrich Frobel | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 31301 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Jerusalén | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Inicial Jerusalén | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Bernard Blenkir | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa San Martin De Porres | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Divino Niño Jesus | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa San Juan Bautista De Vianey | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Nueva Jerusalen | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Cesar Vallejo | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Inicial Santa Bárbara | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Orion Internacional | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Altas Cumbres | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Santa Bárbara | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Union Internacional | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Mi Amigo San Antonio De Padua | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 30155 Francisco Bolognesi | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa La Cantuta | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Inicial San Martín de Porres | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Cenper | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa José Carlos Mariátegui | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa La Cantuta | - | - | - | - |
| CLARET chilca | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora De Las Mercedes | - | - | - | - |
| Secundaria | - | - | - | - |
| Primaria | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Jose Maria Arguedas | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 30152 La Medalla Milagrosa | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Palmas Del Exito | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Ernest Hemingway | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Fe Y Alegria 66 Buen Socorro | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Mahatma Gandhi | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 31543 Tupac Amaru | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa El Horizonte | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Politecnico Tupac Amaru | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Centro Peruana | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio CLARER | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Antioquia | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Union Pacifico | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Bertolt Brecht | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Santa Maria De Guadalupe | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Carrion Poma | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Reyna De La Paz | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Emanuel Antioquia | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Antares | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Moody | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Unimatic | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa La Cantuta Milenium | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 30153 Maria N.salazar Aguilar | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 30012 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa San Agustin De Hipona | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Chilca
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Huancayo | peruvian cumbia, pop music | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio 1550, La Radio Joven. Huancayo. 88.9 FM. | rock, alternative | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Clasica Rock&Pop | - | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Chilca
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Casa de la Memoria | ||||
| Museo Regional de Arqueología de Junín | ||||
| Warivilca |
Farmers Markets in Chilca
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Año Nuevo | |||||
| Centro Comercial Nazaret | |||||
| Centro Comercial Virgen de la Candelaria | |||||
| La Moderna de Chilca | |||||
| mercado de San Jeronimo | |||||
| Mercado Jorge Chávez | |||||
| Mercado La Florida | |||||
| Mercado Modelo de Chupaca | |||||
| Mercado Modelo Huancayo | |||||
| Mercado Modelo Santa Rosa - Concepción | |||||
| Mercado Pío Pata |
Hotels in Chilca
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Chilca
35 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Chilca
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Chilca
9 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Chilca
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Chilca
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chilca
13 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Chilca
9 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Chilca
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Chilca
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Chilca
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Francisco Carle Airport | JAU | Medium Airport |
| Huancayo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Imperial Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Chilca
37 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Arcángel | ||
| Auquimarca | ||
| Centro de Atención Primaria II Chilca | ||
| Centro de Atención Primaria III Mantaro Huancayo Cercado | ||
| Centro Médico Las Americas S.A. | ||
| Centro Médico Mega Salud | ||
| Centro Medico Mi Buen Pastor | ||
| Centro Terapeutico Integral | ||
| Chilca | ||
| Chongos Bajo | ||
| Clinica El Carmen | ||
| Clinica Obsterica | ||
| Clínica Ortega | ||
| Clinica Ortega | ||
| Clínica Universal | ||
| Ghemo Lab | ||
| Huancan | ||
| Huari | ||
| Huayucachi | ||
| Incho | ||
| Justicia Paz Y Vida | ||
| La Libertad | ||
| New Life | ||
| ONG Salud Integral Andina | ||
| Ortopedia Good Hope | ||
| Pedro Sánchez Meza - Chupaca | ||
| Pilcomayo | ||
| Policlinico Brevete Huancayo | ||
| Policlinico Del Centro | ||
| Policlínico Metropolitano Huancayo | ||
| Preventiva | ||
| Ray Sin Medicamentos ni Cirugias | ||
| Salud Y Mujer | ||
| San Agustin de Cajas | ||
| San Martin | ||
| Sapallanga | ||
| Sicaya |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chilca
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Bautista Fundamental | |
| Templo la Hermosa |
Quick Facts
Around Chilca
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Chilca
3 places within 15 km
- • Arhuaturo
- • Wari Willka
- • Cerrito de la Libertad
🇵🇪 About Peru
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 73,371 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 3,647 people per square mile, spread across 20.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chilca?
Chilca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 36°F in July. The area receives 336 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 56.3 inches, with 159.1 inches of snow.