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Estación de Pucará, Peru

Puno · Peru

Estación de Pucará is a small town in Puno, Peru with a population of 3,028. Elevation: 12,756 ft (3,888 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,028 Population 15/sq mi density
12,756 ft Elevation 3,888 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
41.0 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Estación de Pucará

Estación de Pucará

Pucará, Puno is a town in the Puno Region, Lampa Province, Pucará District, Peru. It is located to the north-west of Lake Titicaca.

People

Population3,028
Density15/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Sunny Days361/yr
Elevation12,756 ft (3,888 m)
Population3,028
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation12,756 ft (3,888 m)
Coordinates-15.0337°, -70.3381°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvincePuno
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation41.0 inches (1,042 mm)
Annual Snowfall26.4 inches (67 cm)

About Estación de Pucará

Estación de Pucará is a small town in Peru (Puno) with a population of 3,028. The city sits at an elevation of 12,756 feet (3,888 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Estación de Pucará has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 361 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 41.0 inches. The area receives 26.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 12,756 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below Peru avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,756 ft (3,888 m)
Area206.0 sq mi (533.5 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates-15.0337°N, 70.3381°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above Peru avg
Snowfall 26.4"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.20"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

341 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

May 26, 2022 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru M7.2 15 km
Mar 1, 2019 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru M7.0 41 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 57 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 12 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 25 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 117 km
Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 126 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 67 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 14 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 34 km
Dec 2, 1991 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M5.8 146 km
Mar 15, 2009 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru M5.7 65 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 30 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 13 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 133 km
Oct 28, 2003 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru M5.6 87 km
Oct 14, 1999 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru M5.5 85 km
Feb 16, 2001 11 km W of Lampa, Peru M5.5 38 km
May 1, 1993 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.4 130 km
Jun 29, 2001 6 km S of Lampa, Peru M5.4 42 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (145 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 145 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 181 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 183 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 6.2 in Wettest
February 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 44°F (7°C) 0.5 in
June 41°F (5°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
July 45°F (7°C) 0.1 in
August 43°F (6°C) 0.2 in
September 46°F (8°C) 1.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
November 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in Warmest
December 49°F (9°C) 4.6 in

Estación de Pucará has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 41°F in June to 49°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.2") and June the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Estación de Pucará

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 72591
Institución Educativa No. 72696
Institución Educativa 72006 Jose Carlos Mariategui
Institución Educativa Jose Domingo Choquehuanca
Institución Educativa Simon Bolivar
Institución Educativa No. 72003
Institución Educativa Divino Maestro
Institución Educativa No. 72063
Institución Educativa 72658 Pedro Vilcapaza
Instituto Superior Tecnológico José Domingo Choquehuanca
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Museums in Estación de Pucará

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Arqueológico de Pucara
Museo de Cerámica
Museo Litico Pukara

Farmers Markets in Estación de Pucará

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central de Asillo
Mercado Municipal PEDRO VILCAPAZA
Mercado Municipal Santa Rosa
Mercado Santa Rosa II

Clinics in Estación de Pucará

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

J. D. Choquehuanca

Train Stations in Estación de Pucará

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pucará

Stadiums & Teams in Estación de Pucará

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Estación de Pucará

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Inca Manco Capac International AirportJULLarge Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
3,894 m (12,776 ft)
Postal Code
21137

🇵🇪 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 Estación de Pucará

What is the population of Estación de Pucará?

Estación de Pucará has a population of 3,028 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 206.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Estación de Pucará?

Estación de Pucará has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 361 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.0 inches, with 26.4 inches of snow.

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