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Huambo, Peru
Arequipa · Peru
Huambo is a small town in Arequipa, Peru with a population of 530. Elevation: 10,876 ft (3,315 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Huambo
Huambo, formerly Nova Lisboa, is the third-most populous city in Angola, after the capital city Luanda and Lubango, with a population of 710,000 (2024) in the city and a population of 836,293 in the municipality of Huambo. The city is the capital of the province of Huambo and is located about 220 km E from Benguela and 600 km SE from Luanda. Huambo is a main hub on the Caminho de Ferro de Benguela (CFB), which runs from the port of Lobito to the Democratic Republic of the Congo's southernmost province, Katanga. Huambo is served by the Albano Machado Airport.
People
Climate
| Population | 530 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10,876 ft (3,315 m) |
| Coordinates | -15.7305°, -72.1081° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Arequipa |
| Average Temperature | 42°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.5 inches (1,055 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 75.6 inches (192 cm) |
About Huambo
Huambo is a small town in Peru (Arequipa) with a population of 530. The city sits at an elevation of 10,876 feet (3,315 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 42°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,876 ft (3,315 m) |
| Area | 714.8 sq mi (1,851.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.7305°N, 72.1081°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huambo (11 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 11 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 28 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 42 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 166 km |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 191 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 40°F (4°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 42°F (6°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 40°F (4°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
Huambo has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 40°F in August to 47°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 14.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.7") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Huambo
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 40651 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Andres Avelino Caceres | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 40383 Juan Pablo Ii | — | — | — | — |
| I.E. JUAN PABLO II 40383 | — | — | — | — |
| I.E. ANDRES AVELINO CACERES | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Huambo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo juanita | ||||
| one room museum about local culture |
Farmers Markets in Huambo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal |
Hotels in Huambo
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Huambo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Huambo
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Rodríguez Ballón International Airport | AQP | Large Airport |
| Chivay Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Orcopampa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Siguas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Vitor Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Huambo
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de San Lorenzo |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Huambo
What is the population of Huambo?
Huambo has a population of 530 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 714.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Huambo?
Huambo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 42°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.5 inches, with 75.6 inches of snow.