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Chillia, Peru

La Libertad · Peru

Chillia is a small town in La Libertad, Peru with a population of 1,660. Elevation: 9,413 ft (2,869 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,660 Population 7/sq mi density
9,413 ft Elevation 2,869 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
46.1 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Chillia

Chillia

Chillia District is one of thirteen districts of the province Pataz in Peru.

People

Population1,660
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain46.1 in/yr
Sunny Days324/yr
Elevation9,413 ft (2,869 m)
Population1,660
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation9,413 ft (2,869 m)
Coordinates-8.1246°, -77.5149°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLa Libertad
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation46.1 inches (1,170 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.3 inches (1 cm)

About Chillia

Chillia is a small town in Peru (La Libertad) with a population of 1,660. The city sits at an elevation of 9,413 feet (2,869 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Chillia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 324 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 46.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,413 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average45.4°F
16% below Peru avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,413 ft (2,869 m)
Area248.5 sq mi (643.6 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-8.1246°N, 77.5149°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.1"
21% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.80"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.3 on May 23, 2025.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 101 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 79 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 131 km
Apr 10, 2005 59 km ESE of Huicungo, Peru M5.3 148 km
Dec 15, 2013 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru M5.2 126 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 136 km
Jul 29, 2002 northern Peru M5.2 148 km
May 8, 2017 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru M5.2 95 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 98 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 145 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 124 km
Aug 1, 2016 36 km NE of Arancay, Peru M4.7 138 km
Apr 9, 2008 14 km SE of Pajarillo, Peru M4.7 139 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 58 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 23 km
May 14, 2014 25 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru M4.7 142 km
Feb 23, 2023 22 km SW of Quiches, Peru M4.6 49 km
Mar 1, 2008 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru M4.6 48 km
Feb 15, 1994 38 km N of Tocache, Peru M4.6 120 km
Feb 8, 2009 48 km SE of Huicungo, Peru M4.6 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
February 54°F (12°C) 4.9 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.8 in Wettest
April 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in
June 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 46°F (8°C) 0.7 in Coldest
August 53°F (11°C) 0.8 in
September 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in Warmest
December 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in

Chillia has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 46°F in July to 54°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Chillia

40 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución educativa No. 80485 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82202 - - - -
Institución Educativa 80479 Jose Santos Chocano - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 81650 - - - -
Institución Educativa 80887 Juvenal Goicochea Castañeda - - - -
Institución Educativa 80480 Ricardo Palma - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 80438 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 81941 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 80816 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 80484 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82176 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 81643 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 80431 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 80482 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82182 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 80485 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 81621 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 80496 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82178 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 80856 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 80477 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82177 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 80569 - - - -
Institución Educativa Juan Acevedo Arce - - - -
Chillia - - - -
Institución Educativa 80965 San Juan Bautista - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 80483 - - - -
Institución Educativa 81978 Aquilo Elviro Maguiña Cueva - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82174 - - - -
Institución Educativa 80437 Eusebio Romero Vasquez - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82186 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82175 - - - -
Institución Educativa 80436 Virgen Del Rosario - - - -
Institución Educativa 80828 Rosa Moreno Zavaleta - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 80817 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 80671 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 81944 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 80478 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82200 - - - -
Institución Educativa 80809 Chinchupata - - - -
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Radio Stations near Chillia

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Exitosa news, noticias AAC 64 kbps
Radio La Inolvidable - UNKNOWN
Radio Mágica 88.3 FM - AAC 128 kbps
Radio Urbana (Caraz - Ancash Peru) noticias, reggaeton AAC+ 64 kbps

Farmers Markets in Chillia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercano Municipal de Retamas

Clinics in Chillia

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chilia

Stadiums & Teams in Chillia

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Airports Near Chillia

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chagual AirportCGLSmall Airport
Huamachuco Airport-Small Airport
Pampa Grande Airport-Small Airport
Pias Airport-Small Airport
Quiruvilca Airport-Small Airport
Tulpo Airport-Small Airport
Urpay Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
3,166 m (10,388 ft)
Postal Code
13551

🇵🇪 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 Chillia

What is the population of Chillia?

Chillia has a population of 1,660 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 248.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chillia?

Chillia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.1 inches.

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