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Cosos, Peru
Arequipa · Peru
Cosos is a small town in Arequipa, Peru with a population of 544. Elevation: 2,162 ft (659 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Cosos
Aplao District is one of fourteen districts of the Castilla Province in Peru.
People
Climate
| Population | 544 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,162 ft (659 m) |
| Coordinates | -16.0581°, -72.4869° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Arequipa |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 4.3 inches (109 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cosos
Cosos is a small town in Peru (Arequipa) with a population of 544. The city sits at an elevation of 2,162 feet (659 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 84°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 4.3 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.2°F |
| 52% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 362 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,162 ft (659 m) |
| Area | 911.4 sq mi (2,360.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.0581°N, 72.4869°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.8 m (29 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2001 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 8.8 m | 103 | 125 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huambo (46 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 46 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 73 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 74 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 185 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84°F (29°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in |
Cosos has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 64°F in June to 84°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 1.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.3") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Cosos
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 40310 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución educativa No. 40310 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 40311 Jose Rodriguez Bustamante | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 40343 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 40342 | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Cosos
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parque Jurásico Querulpa |
Hotels in Cosos
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Cosos
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Cosos
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cosos
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mariano Melgar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Orcopampa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Siguas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Vitor Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
🇵🇪 About Peru
Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Cosos
What is the population of Cosos?
Cosos has a population of 544 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 911.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cosos?
Cosos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 84°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 362 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 4.3 inches.