El Cardo, Peru
Arequipa · Peru
El Cardo is a small city in Arequipa, Peru with a population of 13,304. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About El Cardo
Camaná is the district capital of the homonymous province, located in the Department of Arequipa, Peru. In 2015, it had an estimate of 39,026 inhabitants.
People
Climate
| Population | 13,304 |
| Population Density | 3,913 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | -16.6032°, -72.7274° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Arequipa |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 0.8 inches (20 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Cardo
El Cardo is a small city in Peru (Arequipa) with a population of 13,304. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.8 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in El Cardo
El Cardo has an average annual temperature of 18.3°C (65°F). The hottest month is Feb (21.3°C), the coldest is Jul (15.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 83 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,913/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.6032°S, 72.7274°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 | 104 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huambo (107 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 107 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 130 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 138 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 200 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in |
El Cardo has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 58°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.1") and April the driest (0.0").
Schools in El Cardo
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 40231 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 40232 Virgen del Rosario | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in El Cardo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Central |
Restaurants in El Cardo
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in El Cardo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Cardo
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mollendo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Siguas Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in El Cardo
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Parroquia Santísima Trinidad |
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 Cardo?
El Cardo has a population of 13,304 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 3,913 people per square mile, spread across 3.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Cardo?
El Cardo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 0.8 inches.
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