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El Alto, Peru
Piura · Peru
El Alto is a small city in Piura, Peru with a population of 9,303. Elevation: 909 ft (277 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
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About El Alto
El Alto is the second-largest city in Bolivia, located adjacent to La Paz in Pedro Domingo Murillo Province on the Altiplano highlands. El Alto is today one of Bolivia's fastest-growing urban centers, with an estimated population of 943,558 in 2020. It is also the highest major city in the world, with an average elevation of 4,000 m (13,123 ft).
People
Climate
| Population | 9,303 |
| Population Density | 53 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Coordinates | -4.2685°, -81.2172° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Piura |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 3.0 inches (76 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Alto
El Alto is a small city in Peru (Piura) with a population of 9,303. The city sits at an elevation of 909 feet (277 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.0 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in El Alto
El Alto has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 169 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 331 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Area | 176.6 sq mi (457.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 53/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.2685°N, 81.2172°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1953 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 6 | 118 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in |
El Alto has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 68°F in August to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 3.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.4") and July the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in El Alto
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| CITE acuicola UPCH | University | — | — |
Schools in El Alto
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio San Juan Bautista | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 15515 | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio 15032 Julio César Tello | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Felix Cipriano Coronel Zegarra | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 14905 | — | — | — | — |
Museums in El Alto
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacifico |
Libraries in El Alto
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Alto
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artesanía | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Los Tallanes |
Clinics in El Alto
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in El Alto
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in El Alto
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in El Alto
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Alto
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport | TYL | Medium Airport |
| El Pato Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Walter Braedt Segú Airport | PTL | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of El Alto?
El Alto has a population of 9,303 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 53 people per square mile, spread across 176.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Alto?
El Alto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 331 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 3.0 inches.