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Chuquibamba, Peru

Amazonas · Peru

Chuquibamba is a small town in Amazonas, Peru with a population of 623. Elevation: 9,114 ft (2,778 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

623 Population 3/sq mi density
9,114 ft Elevation 2,778 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
47.2 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Chuquibamba

Chuquibamba

Chuquibamba is a town in southern Peru, capital of the province Condesuyos in the region Arequipa. It is the seat of the Territorial Prelature of Chuquibamba.

People

Population623
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain47.2 in/yr
Sunny Days341/yr
Elevation9,114 ft (2,778 m)
Population623
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation9,114 ft (2,778 m)
Coordinates-6.9347°, -77.8547°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAmazonas
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation47.2 inches (1,199 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chuquibamba

Chuquibamba is a small town in Peru (Amazonas) with a population of 623. The city sits at an elevation of 9,114 feet (2,778 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Chuquibamba has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 341 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 47.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,114 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average43.2°F
20% below Peru avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days341 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,114 ft (2,778 m)
Area196.3 sq mi (508.5 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-6.9347°N, 77.8547°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.2"
24% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.14"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

95 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Sep 12, 2024.

Apr 5, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M7.1 135 km
May 30, 1990 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M6.6 123 km
Apr 4, 1991 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru M6.5 128 km
Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 40 km
Jan 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.8 137 km
Apr 29, 2000 30 km S of Soritor, Peru M5.7 106 km
May 30, 1990 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.7 130 km
Apr 5, 1991 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.5 137 km
Jun 9, 1990 3 km E of Rioja, Peru M5.5 125 km
Jun 6, 1990 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru M5.3 114 km
Apr 5, 1991 6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru M5.2 133 km
Apr 4, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.2 135 km
Jul 29, 2002 northern Peru M5.2 114 km
Dec 15, 2013 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru M5.2 126 km
Apr 12, 1991 21 km NNE of Rioja, Peru M5.1 145 km
Apr 6, 1991 2 km WSW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.1 137 km
May 4, 1991 5 km W of Soritor, Peru M5.0 118 km
Apr 5, 1991 22 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.0 145 km
Apr 7, 1991 2 km WNW of Rioja, Peru M5.0 123 km
Apr 6, 1991 13 km NE of Olleros, Peru M5.0 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 60°F (15°C) 4.8 in
March 59°F (15°C) 6.1 in Wettest
April 60°F (15°C) 4.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
July 45°F (7°C) 1.3 in
August 58°F (15°C) 1.2 in Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
October 60°F (15°C) 4.5 in
November 60°F (16°C) 3.9 in Warmest
December 60°F (16°C) 3.9 in

Chuquibamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 40°F in January to 60°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Chuquibamba

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 18028 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 18029 - - - -
Institución Educativa Octavio Ortiz Arrieta - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 18323 - - - -
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Museums in Chuquibamba

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Leymebamba Museum

Libraries in Chuquibamba

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Casa de la cultura Elisabeth Gehrer0.0

Farmers Markets in Chuquibamba

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado

Clinics in Chuquibamba

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chuquibamba

Airports Near Chuquibamba

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chachapoyas AirportCHHMedium Airport
Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias AirportCJAMedium Airport
Celendín Airport-Small Airport
Pampa Grande Airport-Small Airport
San Francisco Airport-Small Airport
San Nicolas AirportRIMSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
2,803 m (9,197 ft)
Postal Code
01470

🇵🇪 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 Chuquibamba

What is the population of Chuquibamba?

Chuquibamba has a population of 623 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 196.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chuquibamba?

Chuquibamba has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 341 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.2 inches.

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