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El Descanso, Peru
Cuzco Department · Peru
El Descanso is a small town in Cuzco Department, Peru with a population of 1,434. Elevation: 13,074 ft (3,985 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).
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People
Climate
| Population | 1,434 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 13,074 ft (3,985 m) |
| Coordinates | -14.5344°, -71.3069° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Cuzco Department |
| Average Temperature | 41°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 62.5 inches (1,587 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 52.7 inches (134 cm) |
About El Descanso
El Descanso is a small town in Peru (Cuzco Department) with a population of 1,434. The city sits at an elevation of 13,074 feet (3,985 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 40°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 40.6°F |
| 25% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,074 ft (3,985 m) |
| Area | 337.8 sq mi (875.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.5344°N, 71.3069°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (40 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 40 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 148 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 151 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 169 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 6.8 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 6.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 37°F (3°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 40°F (5°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 38°F (4°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
El Descanso has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 37°F in June to 46°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.3") and June the driest (0.1").
Schools in El Descanso
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 56163 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 56156 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Chuquira | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 56165 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 56361 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Tjusa | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 56126 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 56155 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 56125 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Andres Alencastre Gutierrez | — | — | — | — |
| El Descanso | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Victor Porcel Esquivel | — | — | — | — |
| Ceba - Andres Alencastre Gutierrez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 56166 | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in El Descanso
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campo Ferial Nuevo Versalles | |||||
| Mercado de Langui | |||||
| Mercado de Layo |
Clinics in El Descanso
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in El Descanso
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in El Descanso
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Descanso
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Yauri Airport | — | 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 Descanso?
El Descanso has a population of 1,434 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 337.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Descanso?
El Descanso has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 40°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 62.5 inches, with 52.7 inches of snow.