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Ilo, Peru
Moquegua Department · Peru
Ilo is a mid-size city in Moquegua Department, Peru with a population of 53,476. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ilo
Ilo is a port city in southern Peru, with 66,118 inhabitants. It is the second largest city in the Moquegua Region and capital of the Ilo Province.
People
Climate
| Population | 53,476 |
| Population Density | 469 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | -17.6319°, -71.3411° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Moquegua Department |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 0.6 inches (14 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ilo
Ilo is a mid-size city in Peru (Moquegua Department) with a population of 53,476. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Ilo
Ilo has an average annual temperature of 18.6°C (65°F). The hottest month is Feb (21.9°C), the coldest is Jul (15.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 96 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.9°F |
| 24% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 114.1 sq mi (295.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 469/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.6319°N, 71.3411°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 18.0 m (59 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1868 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 18.0 m | 25,000 | 114 km |
| 1604 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 174 | 51 km |
| 1868 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 114 km |
| 1895 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | - | - | 55 km |
| 1715 | PERU | Earthquake | - | - | 68 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tutupaca (123 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 123 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 125 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 131 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in |
Ilo has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 62°F in August to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.1") and March the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Ilo
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| CETPRO César Vallejo | College | - | , |
| SENATI Ilo | College | - | , |
| Universidad José Carlos Mariátegui | College | - | , |
| Universidad Nacional de Moquegua | University | - | , |
Schools in Ilo
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa William Prescott | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Daniel Becerra Ocampo | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 43033 Virgen del Rosario | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 43032 Mariscal Andrés Avelino Cáceres | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa San Luis | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Coronel Francisco Bolognesi Cervantes | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 43136 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Hellen Keller | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Corazón de Jesús | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Fe y Alegría 52 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa San Maximiliano Kolbe | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Mercedes Cabello de Carbonera | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Santa María Reyna | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Santa Anita | - | - | - | - |
| ESDIT Ilo | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Santa Elizabeth | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa San Francisco de Asís | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ilo
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Studio 97 | - | MP3 96 kbps |
Farmers Markets in Ilo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campo Ferial Ilo | |||||
| Ferreterias | |||||
| Mercado 2 de Mayo | |||||
| Mercado Central de Nuevo Ilo | |||||
| Mercado de Ciudad Nueva | |||||
| Mercado Mariscal Domingo Nieto | |||||
| Mercado Miramar | |||||
| Mercado Nueva Victoria | |||||
| mercado zonal | |||||
| Pacocha |
Hotels in Ilo
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ilo
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ilo
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ilo
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ilo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ilo
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| General Jorge Fernandez Maldon Airport | ILQ | Medium Airport |
| Campamento De Ilo Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Cesar Torke Podesta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cuajone Botiflaca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mollendo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Toquepala Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ilo
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Santa Clara | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días |
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Ilo
8 places within 15 km
- • Playa Boca del Río
- • Playa Tres Hermanas
- • Pozo de Lisas
- • Faro Punta Coles
- • Cruz
- • Mirador de Lobos
- • Mirador de Pingüinos
- • Mirador Enace
🇵🇪 About Peru
Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Ilo
What is the population of Ilo?
Ilo has a population of 53,476 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 469 people per square mile, spread across 114.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ilo?
Ilo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 0.6 inches.