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El Triunfo ( El Cruce), Peru

Arequipa · Peru

El Triunfo ( El Cruce) is a small city in Arequipa, Peru with a population of 6,386. Elevation: 4,918 ft (1,499 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

6,386 Population 19/sq mi density
4,918 ft Elevation 1,499 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
2.7 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population6,386
Density19/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain2.7 in/yr
Sunny Days364/yr
Elevation4,918 ft (1,499 m)
Population6,386
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation4,918 ft (1,499 m)
Coordinates-16.4932°, -71.8531°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceArequipa
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation2.7 inches (69 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Triunfo ( El Cruce)

El Triunfo ( El Cruce) is a small city in Peru (Arequipa) with a population of 6,386. The city sits at an elevation of 4,918 feet (1,499 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

El Triunfo ( El Cruce) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 364 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 2.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,918 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above Peru avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days364 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,918 ft (1,499 m)
Area343.8 sq mi (890.5 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates-16.4932°N, 71.8531°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.7"
93% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 0.28"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

873 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jul 7, 2001 51 km SW of Punta de Bombón, Peru M7.6 119 km
May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 123 km
Apr 3, 1999 6 km SE of Camaná, Peru M6.8 88 km
Jun 26, 2001 34 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru M6.7 141 km
Jul 8, 2008 28 km E of Lluta, Peru M6.2 58 km
Oct 8, 1998 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru M6.2 64 km
Jun 23, 2001 56 km SSW of Quilca, Peru M6.1 114 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 91 km
Jun 3, 2003 81 km SSW of Quilca, Peru M6.0 140 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 94 km
Aug 3, 2000 59 km SSW of Punta de Bombón, Peru M5.8 133 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 121 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 119 km
Jun 23, 2001 44 km SSW of Mollendo, Peru M5.8 106 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 146 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 108 km
Aug 26, 2003 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru M5.7 146 km
Jun 8, 1990 44 km S of Punta de Bombón, Peru M5.7 120 km
Jun 24, 2001 22 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru M5.6 143 km
Feb 28, 2021 78 km SW of Islay (Matarani), Peru M5.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1715 PERU Earthquake 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chachani, Nevado (48 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 48 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 79 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 80 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 108 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 130 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 169 km
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in Warmest
February 67°F (20°C) 0.3 in Wettest
March 67°F (20°C) 0.1 in
April 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in Coldest
July 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
August 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
September 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
December 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in

El Triunfo ( El Cruce) has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 63°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 0.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.3") and May the driest (0.0").

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Schools in El Triunfo ( El Cruce)

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa 40060 Elias Aguirre
Institución Educativa 40115 Aurora Casas Castro
Institución Educativa No. 41063
Institución Educativa No. 40067
IEP JN ANDREWS VILLA ESPERANZA
Institución Educativa 40107 Juan de Mata Rivas Oviedo
Institución Educativa El Cruce
Institución Educativa Santísima Virgen de Chapi
Institución Educativa El Triunfo II
Institución Educativa 40064 Cap. FAP Raúl Vera C.
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Radio Stations near El Triunfo ( El Cruce)

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO TRINIDAD 1070 AM folclore, folk music MP3 128 kbps
Conexion kpop kpop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Melodia FM MP3 192 kbps
Conexion Kpop Girls groups kpop MP3 128 kbps
Radio JR (88.7, Arequipa) classic music, local radio AAC+ 48 kbps
Estacion radio cumbia cumbia peruana MP3
FRECUENCIA 1330 AM (parque azangaro miraflores) LUIS ANGEL ANCON PATIÑO informativa, infotainment MP3 128 kbps
RadioMix AQP Rock-Pop en Español (Dj Ethamx) latin rock, rock en español MP3
Melodia Arequipa cumbia peruana, local news MP3 192 kbps
Radio Yaraví community radio, local news AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio SinPatrones MP3 64 kbps
RADIO SINPATRONES (AREQUIPA) alternative, musica popular MP3 64 kbps
RadioMix AQP (Dj Ethamx) 12", alternative pop MP3
Radio metropolitana Arequipa noticias, noticias opinion MP3 128 kbps
RADIO UNICAR classic rock, club dance electronic house trance MP3 128 kbps
MGR Radio (Mara Gamero & Dj Ethamx) radio music rock pop MP3
Radio victor music Perú variado MP3
Radio SinPatrones (Valle de Tambo) alternative, folclor MP3 64 kbps
Superstereo 105.5 fm latino MP3 320 kbps
Radio Estrella Trujillo (102.7 Trujillo) generalist AAC+ 64 kbps

Farmers Markets in El Triunfo ( El Cruce)

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado San Martín de Porres
Mercado Santa Mónica
Nuevo Mercado
Santa Elisa

Restaurants in El Triunfo ( El Cruce)

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jimena
Misky Mikuy
Misky Mikuy

Clinics in El Triunfo ( El Cruce)

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud El Cruce
Centro de Salud San Isidro

Train Stations in El Triunfo ( El Cruce)

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Joya

Gas Stations in El Triunfo ( El Cruce)

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Triángulo
PE #919848820
PetroAmérica
Primax
Primax
Repsol

Banks in El Triunfo ( El Cruce)

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caja Arequipa

Stadiums & Teams in El Triunfo ( El Cruce)

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Triunfo ( El Cruce)

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rodríguez Ballón International AirportAQPLarge Airport
Mariano Melgar AirportSmall Airport
Mollendo AirportSmall Airport
Siguas AirportSmall Airport
Vitor AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Triunfo ( El Cruce)

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla de Jesucristo
Iglesia El Triunfo
Iglesia Maranata
Iglesia MMM

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 El Triunfo ( El Cruce)

What is the population of El Triunfo ( El Cruce)?

El Triunfo ( El Cruce) has a population of 6,386 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 343.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Triunfo ( El Cruce)?

El Triunfo ( El Cruce) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 364 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.7 inches.

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