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Chosica, Peru
Lima region · Peru
Chosica is a mid-size city in Lima region, Peru with a population of 88,606. Elevation: 2,726 ft (831 m). Average temperature: 89°F (31°C).
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About Chosica
Lurigancho is a district of Lima, Peru. It is located in the valley of the Rímac River, which it shares with neighboring Chaclacayo and Ate districts. Its capital is the town of Chosica, located 861 m (2,825 ft) above sea level.
People
Climate
| Population | 88,606 |
| Population Density | 607 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,726 ft (831 m) |
| Coordinates | -11.9431°, -76.7094° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Lima region |
| Average Temperature | 89°F (31°C) |
| January Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 53.9 inches (1,370 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chosica
Chosica is a mid-size city in Peru (Lima region) with a population of 88,606. The city sits at an elevation of 2,726 feet (831 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 89°F (31°C). Temperatures range from 84°F in January to 91°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.9 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Chosica
Chosica has an average annual temperature of 18.5°C (65°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.3°C), the coldest is Jul (17.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 34 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 88.5°F |
| 64% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 344 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,726 ft (831 m) |
| Area | 146.0 sq mi (378.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 607/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.9431°N, 76.7094°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1971 | CHUNGAR | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 600 | 93 km |
| 1586 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 26.0 m | 22 | 115 km |
| 1746 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 5,941 | 54 km |
| 1865 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 5 | 43 km |
| 1806 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 46 km |
| 1974 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 78 | 123 km |
| 1878 | CENTRAL PERU | Unknown | — | 5 | 32 km |
| 1860 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 46 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84°F (29°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in |
Chosica has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 57°F in August to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.7") and May the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Chosica
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| National University of Education Enrique Guzmán y Valle | University | — | Visit → |
| Ribalera | College | — | Visit → |
Schools in Chosica
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa San Antonio De Padua De Santa Maria | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 1197 Nicolás de Piérola | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 0055 Manuel Gonzales Prada | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 1206 Daniel Alcides Carrion | — | — | — | — |
| I.E. Nº 1198 La Ribera | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa La Roca | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Nuevo Mundo | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Peruano Alemán Beata Imelda | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Educare | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Deuni Kinder Kids | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Deuni | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 1200 Santa Maria | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Pinceladas | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Mi Casita Feliz Solea | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Nuevo Mundo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 1198 La Ribera | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Planteles De Aplicacion De Une | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Las Estrellas De Jesus | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 64 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20897 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Chosica
61 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 | |
| Studio 92 (92.5 FM Lima) | electronic music, hip hop | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Radio Amor por Cable | amor, baladas | MP3 128 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 | |
| FMLima | adult contemporary, retro music | MP3 | |
| La Ñ (FMLima) | 80s rock, latin america rock | MP3 | |
| Radio 1160 Peru | musica variada | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Nuevaolera | 60's, baladas en español | MP3 | |
| Radio Onda Cero | urban contemporary, urban music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio La Zona (90.5 FM, Lima) | contemporary hits, juvenil | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Rock and Pop Classics | 2000s, 2010s | MP3 | |
| Señal Pitara Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ovación (620 AM) | deportes, soccer news | AAC+ 49 kbps | |
| Onda Cero Te Activa | latin pop, música urbana | AAC 125 kbps | |
| Ovación 620 AM | sports | AAC+ 49 kbps | |
| Radio Chalaca Callao | merengue, salsa | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Panamericana Salsa Power | classic salsa | AAC+ 127 kbps | |
| Radio Satélite (100.7 FM, Callao) | music, música variada | AAC+ 72 kbps | |
| Doble Nueve - Heritage | 80s, 90s | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Vinilo ¡Tu radio retro! 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000 | oldies & retro hits 70s 80s 90s 00s | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Peruana Radio | peruvian rock, rock peruano | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Cumbia Mix | corridos cumbia 70 80 varios, cumbia peruana | AAC+ 127 kbps | |
| Moderna Radio Papá | news talk music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Maria Peru (OAX-4M, 580 kHz AM / OBT-4Z 97.7 MHz FM, Lima) | catholic, religion | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Sol Frecuencia Primera Radio | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio del Amor | baladas en español, contemporary | MP3 | |
| Filarmonía (OCR-4V, 102.7 MHz FM, Lima) (IRTP) | classical music, cultural programming | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RADIO MEGA MIX 96.7 FM Perú | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Doble Nueve - Millennial | — | AAC+ 36 kbps | |
| Doble Nueve - Live | alternative indie rock, indie | AAC+ 36 kbps | |
| Radio RPP Mundial | soccer | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Red Radio Integridad (RRI) | online christian radio, religious | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| RPP Mundial (Perú) | soccer, sports | UNKNOWN | |
| Doble Nueve - Classic | beat, blues rock | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| StereoLima | oldies | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radio Funky Hits | disco, funk | MP3 | |
| Radio Latidos 94.7 FM (Huaral) | local radio | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Radio Enmanuel Huaycán | música y noticias, noticias | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RPP Mundial (Check 25/11/2022) | soccer | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Mundo Beatles Radio (MP3) | classic rock, indie | MP3 | |
| Mundo Beatles (MP3) | classic rock, indie | MP3 | |
| MAX RADIO STATION | variada | 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 | sports | UNKNOWN | |
| Radio Matucana (102.9 FM, Lima) | local radio | AAC+ 32 kbps |
Museums in Chosica
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro de Interpretación Nieve Nieve | ||||
| Museo de Antioquia | ||||
| Museo de Entomología Klaus Raven | ||||
| Museo de Entomología Klaus Raven | ||||
| Museo de Entomología Klaus Raven | ||||
| Museo de Sitio Arturo Jiménez Borja | ||||
| Museo del Automovil Coleccion Nicolini | ||||
| Raimondi Museum | ||||
| Raimondi Museum | ||||
| Raimondi Museum | ||||
| Sala de Interpretación Tablada De Lurín |
Libraries in Chosica
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Ricardo Palma | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Virtual | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilbioteca de UNALM | 0.0 | |||||
| Plaza Biblioteca La Molina Sur | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chosica
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asociación de Comerciantes 30 de Agosto | |||||
| Asociación de Comerciantes de Santa Rosa No 4 | |||||
| ASPROFECH | |||||
| Bazar Papito | |||||
| Boulevard Girasoles | |||||
| Campo Ferial "Señor de La Misericordia" | |||||
| Campo Ferial Turístico y Ecológico de Ceneguilla | |||||
| Campo Ferial Virgen de Lourdes | |||||
| Centro Comercial 28 de Julio | |||||
| Centro comercial Echenique | |||||
| Centro Comercial Goyita | |||||
| Centro Comercial La Alameda | |||||
| Chaclacayo Center | |||||
| Cooperativa San Francisco | |||||
| E.I. Center Domain Plaza | |||||
| Galeria Comercial Colectora | |||||
| Gran Mercado Mayorista de Lima | |||||
| Kaypi | |||||
| Market Líder | |||||
| Market Líder | |||||
| Mega Plaza Santa Clara | |||||
| Megacentro 3000 | |||||
| Mercado - Gloria | |||||
| Mercado "José Carlos Mariátegui" | |||||
| Mercado "Progreso" | |||||
| Mercado "Virgen Inmaculada" | |||||
| Mercado 12 de Mayo | |||||
| Mercado 1ro de Mayo - Huascata | |||||
| Mercado 21 de Julio | |||||
| Mercado 24 de Enero-Manchay | |||||
| Mercado 5 Estrellas | |||||
| Mercado 5 Estrellas | |||||
| Mercado 6 de abril | |||||
| Mercado Andrés Avelino Cáceres | |||||
| Mercado Carapongo | |||||
| Mercado Central de San Juan | |||||
| Mercado Central Las Américas | |||||
| Mercado Central N°2 | |||||
| Mercado Collanac | |||||
| Mercado Cooperativa Plaza San Gabriel | |||||
| Mercado Corazón de Jesús | |||||
| Mercado Corazón de Jesús | |||||
| Mercado de Nicolás de Pierola | |||||
| Mercado Divino Corazón de Jesús | |||||
| Mercado Divino Niño | |||||
| Mercado El Hueco Del Cono Sur | |||||
| Mercado El Nazareno | |||||
| Mercado El Paraíso | |||||
| Mercado El Progreso | |||||
| Mercado El Sol | |||||
| Mercado Flor de Oliva | |||||
| Mercado Flora Tristán | |||||
| Mercado Girasol | |||||
| Mercado Girasol | |||||
| Mercado Huáscar | |||||
| Mercado Inca Pachacutec | |||||
| Mercado Javier Prado de Ceres | |||||
| Mercado Jesús El Salvador de LLanavilla | |||||
| Mercado Jhiré | |||||
| Mercado Jhon Lyons | |||||
| Mercado José María Arguedas | |||||
| Mercado Julio C. Tello | |||||
| Mercado La Arenera Huaycán | |||||
| Mercado La Encalada | |||||
| Mercado La Esperanza | |||||
| Mercado La Esperanza | |||||
| Mercado La merced | |||||
| Mercado La Moderna | |||||
| Mercado La Moderna | |||||
| Mercado Las Cascadas | |||||
| Mercado Las Estrellas | |||||
| Mercado Los Angeles | |||||
| Mercado Los Girasoles | |||||
| Mercado Los Laureles | |||||
| Mercado Los Sensasionales | |||||
| Mercado Luis Pardo | |||||
| Mercado Manylsa | |||||
| Mercado María Parado de Bellido | |||||
| Mercado Mega Plaza Las Américas | |||||
| Mercado Metro | |||||
| Mercado Miguel Grau | |||||
| Mercado Modelo | |||||
| Mercado Modelo de Huaycán Nº 1 | |||||
| Mercado Modelo de San Gabriel | |||||
| Mercado Modelo Inca Pachacutec | |||||
| Mercado Modelo Villa Hermosa | |||||
| Mercado Monitor Huascar | |||||
| Mercado Monte Sinaí | |||||
| Mercado Moyopampa | |||||
| Mercado Mujer Peruana | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Chaclacayo | |||||
| Mercado Musa | |||||
| Mercado N° 1 Villa Limatambo | |||||
| Mercado N° de Santa Clara | |||||
| Mercado N°2 "Nueva Esperanza" | |||||
| Mercado Ñaña | |||||
| Mercado Niño Jesús de Chosica | |||||
| Mercado Nueva Esperanza | |||||
| Mercado Nueva Esperanza | |||||
| Mercado Nuevo Horizonte | |||||
| Mercado Nuevo Horizonte | |||||
| Mercado Nuevo Progreso | |||||
| Mercado Numero 7 Las Lomas | |||||
| Mercado Pacífico 1 | |||||
| Mercado Pariachi I | |||||
| Mercado Pipa | |||||
| Mercado Productores de Santa Anita | |||||
| Mercado Productores de Santa Anita | |||||
| Mercado Productores de Santa Anita | |||||
| Mercado Ramiro Prialé | |||||
| Mercado Raucana | |||||
| Mercado Rio Seco | |||||
| Mercado Sagrado Corazón de Jesús | |||||
| Mercado San Antonio | |||||
| Mercado San Antonio | |||||
| Mercado San Gregorio | |||||
| Mercado San Juan Bosco | |||||
| Mercado San Judas Tadeo | |||||
| Mercado Santa Ana | |||||
| Mercado Santa Elvira | |||||
| Mercado Santa Rosa | |||||
| Mercado Santa Rosa | |||||
| Mercado Santa Rosa | |||||
| Mercado Santa Rosa | |||||
| Mercado Sectorial N° 1 | |||||
| Mercado Señor de Muruhuay | |||||
| Mercado Sol de la Molina | |||||
| Mercado Sol de San Fernando | |||||
| Mercado Sol Naciente | |||||
| Mercado Tierra Prometida | |||||
| Mercado Unión Santa Maria | |||||
| Mercado Vella Rinconada | |||||
| Mercado Virgen de Chapi | |||||
| Mercado Virgen de Cocharcas | |||||
| Mercado Virgen de La Reconciliacion | |||||
| Mercado Virgen de Lourdes | |||||
| Mercado Virgen del Carmen | |||||
| Mercado Virgen del Carmen | |||||
| Mercado Virgen del Carmen | |||||
| Mercado Virgen del Carmen | |||||
| Mercado Virgen del Carmen | |||||
| Mercado Virgen del Carmen | |||||
| Mercado Virgen del Carmen | |||||
| Mercado Virgen Inmaculada Concepción | |||||
| Mercado Virgen Natividad | |||||
| Mercado Yuli | |||||
| Metrito | |||||
| Mini Mercado | |||||
| Mini mercado Amazonas | |||||
| Minimercado Carmen | |||||
| Minimercado Festejo | |||||
| Minimercado Festejo | |||||
| Santa Patricia | |||||
| Santa Patricia |
Restaurants in Chosica
7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Chosica
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Chosica
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Chosica
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chosica
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Chosica
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio Héctor Chumpitaz | ||
| Estadio Maracaná |
Airports Near Chosica
5 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 |
| Lib Mandi Metropolitan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Bartolo Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Chosica
9 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de Rehabilitación de Ñaña | ||
| Clínica María Huarhua | ||
| Clínica Municipal Santa Anita | ||
| ESSALUD CAM - Centro del Adulto Mayor | ||
| Policlinico Dr. Matos | ||
| Policlínico Esperanza | ||
| Policlínico ESSALUD VIlla María | ||
| Puesto de Salud Villa Solidaridad | ||
| Renova Salud |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chosica
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla San José de Cluny | |
| Capilla San Martín de Porres | |
| Capilla Virgen de Los Pobres | |
| Iglesia Cristiana Nuevos Comienzos | |
| Iglesia Evangélica Quechua del Perú | |
| Iglesia Vied Internacional | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Movimiento Misionero Mundial Anexo 3 | |
| Parroquia San Nicolás de Tolentino |
Quick Facts
Around Chosica
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Chosica
13 places within 15 km
- • Lotización Ñaña
- • San Pedro de Mamá
- • Sitio Arqueológico Anchucaya – Santa Rosa – Antivales
- • Sitio Arqueológico de Cascashoko
- • Sitio Arqueológico Nieve Nieve
- + 4 more
- • 2264
- • Kis Kas
- • Mirador de Yanacoto
- • Mirador del Bicentenario
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Chosica
What is the population of Chosica?
Chosica has a population of 88,606 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 607 people per square mile, spread across 146.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chosica?
Chosica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 89°F (31°C). Winter temperatures average 84°F in January, while summers reach an average of 91°F in July. The area receives 344 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.9 inches.