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Ichuña, Peru
Moquegua Department · Peru
Ichuña is a small town in Moquegua Department, Peru with a population of 833. Elevation: 13,589 ft (4,142 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 833 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 13,589 ft (4,142 m) |
| Coordinates | -16.1410°, -70.5377° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Moquegua Department |
| Average Temperature | 42°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.3 inches (973 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 116.1 inches (295 cm) |
About Ichuña
Ichuña is a small town in Peru (Moquegua Department) with a population of 833. The city sits at an elevation of 13,589 feet (4,142 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 38°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.3 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 362 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,589 ft (4,142 m) |
| Area | 939.1 sq mi (2,432.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.1410°N, 70.5377°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1715 | PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 62 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 100 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 122 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 146 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 174 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 40°F (4°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 38°F (3°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 40°F (5°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
Ichuña has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 34°F in January to 47°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (0.1").
Schools in Ichuña
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Coronel Alfonso Ugarte | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Técnico Agropecuario César Vizcarra Vargas | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70059 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Señor de Huanca | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70647 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Antonio Raymondi | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 43151 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 43092 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 43145 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 43094 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 43168 | — | — | — | — |
| Alianza Ichuña Bélgica | — | — | — | — |
| Alianza Renovada Ichuña Bélgica | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Mariscal Ramón Castilla | — | — | — | — |
Hotels in Ichuña
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ichuña
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Ichuña
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Inca Manco Capac International Airport | JUL | Large Airport |
| Ventilla Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ichuña
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Templo Colonial de San Ignacio de Loyola de Ichuña |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Ichuña
What is the population of Ichuña?
Ichuña has a population of 833 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 939.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ichuña?
Ichuña has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 38°F in July. The area receives 362 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.3 inches, with 116.1 inches of snow.