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Colquemarca, Peru

Cuzco Department · Peru

Colquemarca is a small town in Cuzco Department, Peru with a population of 1,427. Elevation: 11,844 ft (3,610 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

1,427 Population 72/sq mi density
11,844 ft Elevation 3,610 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
65.1 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Colquemarca

Colquemarca is one of eight districts of the Chumbivilcas Province in Peru.

People

Population1,427
Density72/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain65.1 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation11,844 ft (3,610 m)
Population1,427
Population Density72 / sq mi
Elevation11,844 ft (3,610 m)
Coordinates-14.2837°, -72.0402°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceCuzco Department
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average40°F (4°C)
Annual Precipitation65.1 inches (1,653 mm)
Annual Snowfall56.4 inches (143 cm)

About Colquemarca

Colquemarca is a small town in Peru (Cuzco Department) with a population of 1,427. The city sits at an elevation of 11,844 feet (3,610 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 40°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Colquemarca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 65.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 56.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 11,844 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 40°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average41.2°F
24% below Peru avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average40°F (4°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,844 ft (3,610 m)
Area19.8 sq mi (51.3 km²)
Population Density72/sq mi
Coordinates-14.2837°N, 72.0402°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.1"
71% above Peru avg
Snowfall 56.4"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.90"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

364 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 M7.0 132 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 85 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 141 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 129 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 60 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 140 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 69 km
Dec 8, 2001 3 km NE of Alca, Peru M5.6 119 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 71 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 62 km
Jan 29, 2019 20 km NNW of Ayo, Peru M5.5 142 km
Dec 26, 1994 6 km NE of Madrigal, Peru M5.4 147 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 67 km
Dec 20, 1999 33 km ENE of Chichas, Peru M5.4 146 km
Apr 21, 2012 5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru M5.4 85 km
Jan 29, 1998 4 km SE of Choco, Peru M5.4 147 km
Oct 24, 2000 13 km SE of Alca, Peru M5.4 125 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 31 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 77 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (75 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 75 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 130 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 168 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 7.9 in Wettest
February 49°F (9°C) 7.4 in
March 49°F (9°C) 6.6 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
May 46°F (8°C) 0.6 in
June 43°F (6°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 40°F (4°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 44°F (7°C) 0.4 in
September 47°F (8°C) 1.1 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.8 in
November 49°F (10°C) 3.0 in
December 50°F (10°C) 5.1 in Warmest

Colquemarca has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 40°F in July to 50°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.9") and June the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Colquemarca

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 56328
Institución Educativa No. 56258
Institución Educativa No. 56323
Institución Educativa No. 56416
Institución Educativa No. 56331
Institución Educativa No. 56333
Institución Educativa Tomas Parvina
Institución Educativa No. 56429
Institución Educativa No. 56322
Institución Educativa No. 56330
Institución Educativa No. 56257
Institución Educativa No. 56332
Institución Educativa La Merced
Institución Educativa No. 56603
Institución Educativa No. 56327
Institución Educativa No. 56607
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Museums in Colquemarca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Catedral De Santo Tomas

Farmers Markets in Colquemarca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Modelo de Velille

Clinics in Colquemarca

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Colquemarca

Stadiums & Teams in Colquemarca

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Airports Near Colquemarca

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alejandro Velasco Astete International AirportCUZLarge Airport
Huanacopampa AirportSmall Airport
Yauri 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 Colquemarca

What is the population of Colquemarca?

Colquemarca has a population of 1,427 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 72 people per square mile, spread across 19.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Colquemarca?

Colquemarca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 40°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 65.1 inches, with 56.4 inches of snow.

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