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Chiquintirca, Peru

Ayacucho · Peru

Chiquintirca is a small town in Ayacucho, Peru with a population of 530. Elevation: 10,548 ft (3,215 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

Data updated June 2026

530 Population 4/sq mi density
10,548 ft Elevation 3,215 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
69.7 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population530
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain69.7 in/yr
Sunny Days340/yr
Elevation10,548 ft (3,215 m)
Population530
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation10,548 ft (3,215 m)
Coordinates-13.0605°, -73.7068°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAyacucho
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)
Annual Precipitation69.7 inches (1,771 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chiquintirca

Chiquintirca is a small town in Peru (Ayacucho) with a population of 530. The city sits at an elevation of 10,548 feet (3,215 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 37°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Chiquintirca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 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 69.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,548 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 37°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average37.6°F
30% below Peru avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,548 ft (3,215 m)
Area131.0 sq mi (339.2 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-13.0605°N, 73.7068°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.7"
83% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.50"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

134 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 30, 2025.

May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 119 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 122 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 119 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 134 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 132 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 118 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 96 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 46 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 143 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 82 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 142 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 144 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 115 km
Jul 13, 2024 29 km ESE of Pangoa, Peru M5.1 140 km
May 2, 2024 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.1 143 km
Aug 17, 1995 54 km WNW of Pangoa, Peru M5.1 137 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 138 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 41 km
Aug 10, 1994 central Peru M5.1 149 km
Jul 15, 2012 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru M5.0 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 6.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 54°F (12°C) 6.5 in
March 54°F (12°C) 6.1 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.4 in
June 51°F (11°C) 0.7 in Driest
July 37°F (3°C) 0.9 in
August 52°F (11°C) 1.2 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in Warmest
December 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in

Chiquintirca has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 37°F in January to 55°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.5") and June the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Chiquintirca

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 38820
Institución Educativa Francisco De Zela
Institución Educativa No. 38613
Institución Educativa No. 38404
Institución Educativa No. 38406
Institución Educativa Miguel Grau
Institución Educativa No. 38794
Institución Educativa No. 38402
Institución Educativa San Juan
Institución Educativa No. 38561
Institución Educativa No. 38407
Institución Educativa No. 38405
Institución Educativa No. 38403
Institución Educativa No. 38868
Institución Educativa No. 38427
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Airports Near Chiquintirca

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte AirportAYPMedium Airport
Andahuaylas AirportANSSmall Airport
Kiteni AirportSmall Airport
Luisiana AirportSmall Airport
Palmapampa AirportSmall Airport
Pichari AirportSmall Airport
San Francisco AirportSmall Airport
Vilcashuamán AirportSmall Airport

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 Chiquintirca

What is the population of Chiquintirca?

Chiquintirca has a population of 530 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 131.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chiquintirca?

Chiquintirca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 37°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 69.7 inches.

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