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Corcona, Peru

Lima region · Peru

Corcona is a small town in Lima region, Peru with a population of 977. Elevation: 4,078 ft (1,243 m). Average temperature: 89°F (31°C).

977 Population 18/sq mi density
4,078 ft Elevation 1,243 meters
89°F Avg Temperature 31°C
53.9 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Corcona

Corcona

Otao es una localidad peruana ubicada en la región Lima, provincia de Huarochiri, distrito de San Mateo de Otao. Se encuentra a una altitud de 2500 m s. n. m.. Tiene una población de habitantes en 1993.

People

Population977
Density18/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp89°F (31°C)
Rain53.9 in/yr
Sunny Days344/yr
Elevation4,078 ft (1,243 m)
Population977
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation4,078 ft (1,243 m)
Coordinates-11.9099°, -76.5805°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLima region
Average Temperature89°F (31°C)
January Average84°F (29°C)
July Average91°F (33°C)
Annual Precipitation53.9 inches (1,370 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Corcona

Corcona is a small town in Peru (Lima region) with a population of 977. The city sits at an elevation of 4,078 feet (1,243 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.

Corcona has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 89°F (31°C). Winters average 84°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 344 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 53.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,078 feet.

Temperature

84°F Jan (29°C) 91°F Jul (33°C)
Annual Average88.5°F
64% above Peru avg
January Average84°F (29°C)
July Average91°F (33°C)
Sunny Days344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,078 ft (1,243 m)
Area54.5 sq mi (141.2 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates-11.9099°N, 76.5805°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"
42% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 3.11"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

195 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.6 on Jun 15, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 29 km
Jun 23, 2021 11 km WSW of Mala, Peru M5.9 90 km
Apr 29, 1991 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru M5.9 139 km
May 8, 2003 90 km WSW of Chilca, Peru M5.7 142 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 5 km
Aug 16, 2007 22 km SSW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.6 150 km
Jun 21, 1995 28 km W of Chancay, Peru M5.6 111 km
May 28, 2003 33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru M5.6 84 km
Jun 15, 2025 37 km WSW of Callao, Peru M5.6 98 km
Oct 1, 1996 19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru M5.6 89 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km SE of Omas, Peru M5.5 87 km
Dec 25, 1998 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru M5.4 75 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 121 km
May 12, 2022 9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru M5.4 61 km
Mar 29, 2008 14 km SSW of Callao, Peru M5.3 70 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 97 km
Jun 3, 2014 20 km W of Chilca, Peru M5.2 77 km
Mar 20, 1998 54 km W of Callao, Peru M5.2 115 km
Jul 18, 2016 17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.2 148 km
May 17, 2018 7 km E of Mala, Peru M5.2 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 87 km
1586 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 26.0 m 22 129 km
1746 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 24.0 m 5,941 68 km
1865 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 2.0 m 5 57 km
1806 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 1.0 m 60 km
1974 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 0.9 m 78 138 km
1878 CENTRAL PERU Unknown 5 47 km
1860 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 60 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 84°F (29°C) 1.3 in
February 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in Wettest
March 60°F (16°C) 2.5 in
April 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 0.1 in
June 54°F (12°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 91°F (33°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 54°F (12°C) 0.0 in Coldest
September 55°F (13°C) 0.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in
November 58°F (15°C) 0.2 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in

Corcona has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 54°F in August to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Corcona

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa 20794 Eusebio Menard
Institución Educativa 20811 Republica De Colombia
I.E. N° 2081 República de Colombia
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Radio Stations near Corcona

59 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
Radio Megamix Lima cumbia peruana, reggaeton AAC 130 kbps
Panamericana Retro Rock 00s, 80s AAC+ 127 kbps
Radio Felicidad 88.9 AAC 128 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
Radio Amor por Cable amor, baladas MP3 128 kbps
Studio 92 (92.5 FM Lima) electronic music, hip hop AAC 192 kbps
Karibeña AAC 96 kbps
Radio Nacional del Perú nacional, national UNKNOWN
Radio la Poderosa 98.2 FM _ Lima _ Perú AAC
Nuevaolera 60's, baladas en español MP3
Radio Onda Cero urban contemporary, urban music AAC 128 kbps
Radio 1160 Peru musica variada AAC+ 128 kbps
PBO Radio talk news MP3
FMLima adult contemporary, retro music MP3
La Ñ (FMLima) 80s rock, latin america rock MP3
Ovación 620 AM sports AAC+ 49 kbps
Doble Nueve - Heritage 80s, 90s AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio La Zona (90.5 FM, Lima) contemporary hits, juvenil AAC 128 kbps
Rock and Pop Classics 2000s, 2010s MP3
Onda Cero Te Activa latin pop, música urbana AAC 125 kbps
Señal Pitara Radio MP3 128 kbps
Panamericana Salsa Power classic salsa AAC+ 127 kbps
Ovación (620 AM) deportes, soccer news AAC+ 49 kbps
RADIO MEGA MIX 96.7 FM Perú AAC 128 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 Cumbia Mix corridos cumbia 70 80 varios, cumbia peruana AAC+ 127 kbps
Filarmonía (OCR-4V, 102.7 MHz FM, Lima) (IRTP) classical music, cultural programming MP3 192 kbps
Moderna Radio Papá news talk music MP3 192 kbps
Doble Nueve - Millennial AAC+ 36 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 del Amor baladas en español, contemporary MP3
StereoLima oldies AAC+ 128 kbps
RPP Mundial (Perú) soccer, sports UNKNOWN
Doble Nueve - Classic beat, blues rock AAC+ 32 kbps
Doble Nueve - Live alternative indie rock, indie AAC+ 36 kbps
Red Radio Integridad (RRI) online christian radio, religious AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Funky Hits disco, funk MP3
Radio RPP Mundial soccer AAC 128 kbps
Radio Un Hueco en el Espacio classic rock oldies AAC+ 256 kbps
Mundo Beatles (MP3) classic rock, indie MP3
Radio Frecuencia Primera música variada, talk & speech MP3 64 kbps
Radio Latidos 94.7 FM (Huaral) local radio AAC+ 96 kbps
RPP Mundial (Check 25/11/2022) soccer AAC 128 kbps
Mundo Beatles Radio (MP3) classic rock, indie MP3
MAX RADIO STATION variada MP3
Radio Matucana (102.9 FM, Lima) local radio AAC+ 32 kbps
RPP Mundial sports UNKNOWN
Radio Enmanuel Huaycán música y noticias, noticias MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Corcona

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Interpretación Nieve Nieve
Museo de Antioquia

Libraries in Corcona

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Ricardo Palma0.0
Biblioteca Virtual0.0

Farmers Markets in Corcona

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
ASPROFECH
Boulevard Girasoles
Campo Ferial Turístico y Ecológico de Ceneguilla
Centro Comercial 28 de Julio
Centro comercial Echenique
Centro Comercial La Alameda
Chaclacayo Center
E.I. Center Domain Plaza
Megacentro 3000
Mercado 1ro de Mayo - Huascata
Mercado 21 de Julio
Mercado Andrés Avelino Cáceres
Mercado Corazón de Jesús
Mercado de Nicolás de Pierola
Mercado Jhiré
Mercado Jhon Lyons
Mercado La Arenera Huaycán
Mercado Los Girasoles
Mercado Modelo de Huaycán Nº 1
Mercado Monitor Huascar
Mercado Moyopampa
Mercado Municipal de Chaclacayo
Mercado Ñaña
Mercado Niño Jesús de Chosica
Mercado Ramiro Prialé
Mercado Rio Seco
Mercado Santa Ana
Mercado Señor de Muruhuay
Mercado Virgen de Chapi
Mercado Virgen de Cocharcas
Mercado Virgen del Carmen
Minimercado Carmen

Gas Stations in Corcona

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PBF
Pecsa
Primax

Stadiums & Teams in Corcona

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Corcona

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jorge Chávez International AirportLIMLarge Airport
Aeroclub Alas del MarSmall Airport
Las Palmas Air BaseSmall Airport
Lib Mandi Metropolitan AirportSmall Airport
San Bartolo AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Corcona

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Rehabilitación de Ñaña

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 Corcona

What is the population of Corcona?

Corcona has a population of 977 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 54.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Corcona?

Corcona 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.

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