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Chupa, Peru

Puno · Peru

Chupa is a small town in Puno, Peru with a population of 844. Elevation: 12,913 ft (3,936 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

844 Population 4/sq mi density
12,913 ft Elevation 3,936 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
46.4 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population844
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain46.4 in/yr
Sunny Days360/yr
Elevation12,913 ft (3,936 m)
Population844
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation12,913 ft (3,936 m)
Coordinates-15.1059°, -69.9868°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvincePuno
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation46.4 inches (1,178 mm)
Annual Snowfall64.2 inches (163 cm)

About Chupa

Chupa is a small town in Peru (Puno) with a population of 844. The city sits at an elevation of 12,913 feet (3,936 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Chupa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 46.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 64.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 12,913 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below Peru avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,913 ft (3,936 m)
Area206.0 sq mi (533.5 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-15.1059°N, 69.9868°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"
22% above Peru avg
Snowfall 64.2"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.20"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

295 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

May 26, 2022 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru M7.2 40 km
Mar 1, 2019 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru M7.0 47 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 50 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 88 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 37 km
Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 89 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 101 km
Dec 2, 1991 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M5.8 113 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 67 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 28 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 54 km
Mar 15, 2009 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru M5.7 83 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 52 km
Oct 28, 2003 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru M5.6 111 km
Feb 16, 2001 11 km W of Lampa, Peru M5.5 59 km
Oct 14, 1999 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru M5.5 106 km
Jun 29, 2001 6 km S of Lampa, Peru M5.4 52 km
May 1, 1993 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.4 96 km
Mar 25, 2000 3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru M5.3 123 km
Jun 29, 2013 23 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.3 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (180 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 180 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 6.2 in Wettest
February 49°F (9°C) 5.0 in
March 49°F (9°C) 4.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 45°F (7°C) 0.6 in
June 43°F (6°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
July 48°F (9°C) 0.2 in
August 44°F (7°C) 0.3 in
September 47°F (8°C) 1.3 in
October 49°F (10°C) 1.8 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in Warmest
December 50°F (10°C) 4.6 in

Chupa has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 43°F in June to 50°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.2") and June the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Chupa

28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 72162
Institución Educativa No. 72623
Institución Educativa 72125 Mariano Portugal Solórzano
Institución educativa No. 125
Institución Educativa No. 72128
Institución Educativa No. 72136
Institución Educativa Chucahuacas
Institución Educativa Chocco
Institución Educativa No. 72129
Institución Educativa No. 72137
Institución Educativa No. 72624
Institución Educativa No. 72158
Institución Educativa No. 72153
Chupa
Institución Educativa No. 72157
Institución Educativa No. 72050
Institución Educativa No. 72148
Institución Educativa No. 72705
Institución Educativa No. 72618
Institución Educativa No. 72029
Institución Educativa No. 72156
Institución Educativa No. 72595
Institución Educativa No. 72149
Institución Educativa No. 72140
Institución Educativa No. 72160
Institución Educativa Ricardo Palma
Institución Educativa No. 72680
Institución Educativa No. 72106
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Farmers Markets in Chupa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Huancané
Mercado Municipal PEDRO VILCAPAZA
Mercado Municipal Santa Rosa
Mercado Santa Rosa II

Clinics in Chupa

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chupa

Stadiums & Teams in Chupa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Chupa

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Inca Manco Capac International AirportJULLarge Airport
Ulla Ulla AirportSmall Airport
Ventilla AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chupa

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia de Chupa

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 Chupa

What is the population of Chupa?

Chupa has a population of 844 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 206.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chupa?

Chupa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.4 inches, with 64.2 inches of snow.

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