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Ispacas, Peru

Arequipa · Peru

Ispacas is a small town in Arequipa, Peru with a population of 820. Elevation: 8,747 ft (2,666 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

820 Population 2/sq mi density
8,747 ft Elevation 2,666 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
7.3 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population820
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain7.3 in/yr
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation8,747 ft (2,666 m)
Population820
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation8,747 ft (2,666 m)
Coordinates-15.7580°, -72.9189°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceArequipa
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation7.3 inches (186 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ispacas

Ispacas is a small town in Peru (Arequipa) with a population of 820. The city sits at an elevation of 8,747 feet (2,666 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.3 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Ispacas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 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 7.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,747 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below Peru avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,747 ft (2,666 m)
Area425.4 sq mi (1,101.9 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-15.7580°N, 72.9189°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.3"
81% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 2.36"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

841 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jun 23, 2001 6 km SSW of Atico, Peru M8.4 96 km
Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 147 km
Apr 3, 1999 6 km SE of Camaná, Peru M6.8 104 km
Jul 5, 2001 31 km S of Achanizo, Peru M6.6 120 km
Jul 18, 2017 22 km S of Atico, Peru M6.4 106 km
Jul 8, 2008 28 km E of Lluta, Peru M6.2 128 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 56 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 127 km
Jun 23, 2001 61 km S of Atico, Peru M5.9 136 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 46 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 32 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 120 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 44 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 63 km
Jun 29, 2015 27 km SSE of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 146 km
Oct 15, 1997 10 km NNE of Atico, Peru M5.7 82 km
Jun 24, 2017 14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru M5.7 63 km
Jun 23, 2001 48 km S of Atico, Peru M5.7 123 km
Feb 16, 2016 26 km S of Atico, Peru M5.7 106 km
Sep 8, 1996 14 km WSW of Chichas, Peru M5.6 25 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.8 m (29 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2001 S. PERU Earthquake 8.8 m 103 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (73 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 73 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 85 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 114 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 156 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in Warmest
February 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in Wettest
March 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
April 54°F (12°C) 0.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 0.0 in
June 50°F (10°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 49°F (10°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 0.0 in
September 52°F (11°C) 0.1 in
October 53°F (12°C) 0.1 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.1 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in

Ispacas has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 49°F in July to 55°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 7.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Ispacas

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa 40684 San Jose Obrero
Institución Educativa Andres Avelino Caceres
Institución Educativa 40439 San Juan Bautista De La Salle
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Hotels in Ispacas

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Williams La Barrera

Airports Near Ispacas

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Atico AirportSmall Airport
Caraveli AirportSmall Airport
Orcopampa AirportSmall Airport

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 Ispacas

What is the population of Ispacas?

Ispacas has a population of 820 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 425.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ispacas?

Ispacas has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.3 inches.

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