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Chinchaypujio, Peru

Cuzco Department · Peru

Chinchaypujio is a small town in Cuzco Department, Peru with a population of 943. Elevation: 10,164 ft (3,098 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

943 Population 9/sq mi density
10,164 ft Elevation 3,098 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
39.7 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population943
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain39.7 in/yr
Sunny Days348/yr
Elevation10,164 ft (3,098 m)
Population943
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation10,164 ft (3,098 m)
Coordinates-13.6295°, -72.2330°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceCuzco Department
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation39.7 inches (1,009 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.1 inches (3 cm)

About Chinchaypujio

Chinchaypujio is a small town in Peru (Cuzco Department) with a population of 943. The city sits at an elevation of 10,164 feet (3,098 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in Chinchaypujio

Chinchaypujio has an average annual temperature of 13.1°C (56°F). The hottest month is Nov (14.8°C), the coldest is Jul (10.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 727 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.8°C / 57°F 8.1° / 19.6° 158.8
Feb 13.6°C / 56°F 7.9° / 19.4° 133.3
Mar 13.9°C / 57°F 7.9° / 19.9° 106.1
Apr 13.3°C / 56°F 6.3° / 20.3° 35.7
May 12.1°C / 54°F 3.5° / 20.7° 6.5
Jun 11.2°C / 52°F 1.8° / 20.5° 3.0
Jul 10.7°C / 51°F 1.3° / 20.1° 4.7
Aug 11.9°C / 53°F 2.6° / 21.2° 6.0
Sep 13.2°C / 56°F 5.1° / 21.3° 17.4
Oct 14.2°C / 58°F 6.9° / 21.4° 50.4
Nov 14.8°C / 59°F 7.7° / 21.9° 78.0
Dec 14.2°C / 58°F 8° / 20.3° 127.2
Chinchaypujio experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 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 39.7 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10,164 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below Peru avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,164 ft (3,098 m)
Area102.4 sq mi (265.2 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-13.6295°N, 72.2330°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.7"
5% above Peru avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.97"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

159 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jul 6, 1991 15 km W of Lares, Peru M7.0 58 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 143 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 18 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 85 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 139 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 79 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 106 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 91 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 62 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 81 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 143 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 127 km
Aug 10, 1994 central Peru M5.1 51 km
May 2, 2024 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.1 28 km
Dec 26, 1999 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.1 77 km
Aug 10, 2010 8 km NW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.0 67 km
Sep 2, 2019 central Peru M5.0 58 km
May 5, 2024 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru M5.0 71 km
Aug 8, 2003 6 km N of Colcha, Peru M5.0 49 km
Jan 11, 2012 18 km N of Puyca, Peru M4.9 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (113 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 113 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 7.0 in Wettest
February 51°F (11°C) 6.3 in
March 51°F (11°C) 5.6 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in
June 46°F (8°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
July 50°F (10°C) 0.3 in
August 47°F (9°C) 0.5 in
September 50°F (10°C) 1.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in Warmest
December 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in

Chinchaypujio has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 46°F in June to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.0") and June the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Chinchaypujio

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 50970
Institución Educativa No. 50831
Institución Educativa No. 50144
Institución Educativa No. 50143
Institución Educativa No. 501317
Institución Educativa No. 50140
Institución Educativa No. 50994
Institución Educativa No. 50398
Institución Educativa 50119 Jose Carlos Mariategui
Institución Educativa Martin Estrada Puma
Institución Educativa No. 50830
Institución Educativa 50117 Chinchaypucyo
Institución Educativa No. 501096
Institución Educativa No. 501267
Institución Educativa No. 50141
Institución Educativa San Antonio Abad de Chinchaypucyo
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Radio Stations near Chinchaypujio

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Salkantay AAC+ 48 kbps
JVM la Estación (Cusco) baladas MP3 128 kbps
RAM Cusco MP3 128 kbps
Radio Antena 5 Cusco 1600 AM (más que una Radio !) clasicos, cultural MP3
JVM la Estación baladas MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Chinchaypujio

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Sitio

Farmers Markets in Chinchaypujio

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ccascaparo's Market
Ccascaparo's Market
Chinchero Market
Feria Piuraypampa
Mercado Ferial de Chinchaypujio
Mercado Tica Tica
Mercado zonal de Zarzuela

Clinics in Chinchaypujio

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chinchaypujio

Breweries in Chinchaypujio

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveza Allpa
Cerveza Allpa

Stadiums & Teams in Chinchaypujio

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Chinchaypujio

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alejandro Velasco Astete International AirportCUZLarge Airport
Huanacopampa AirportSmall Airport
Tamburco AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chinchaypujio

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Chinchaypujio

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima

🇵🇪 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 Chinchaypujio

What is the population of Chinchaypujio?

Chinchaypujio has a population of 943 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 102.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chinchaypujio?

Chinchaypujio has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 348 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.7 inches, with 1.1 inches of snow.

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