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Kishuara, Peru

Apurímac Department · Peru

Kishuara is a small town in Apurímac Department, Peru with a population of 857. Elevation: 12,106 ft (3,690 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

857 Population 6/sq mi density
12,106 ft Elevation 3,690 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
25.4 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population857
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain25.4 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation12,106 ft (3,690 m)
Population857
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation12,106 ft (3,690 m)
Coordinates-13.6913°, -73.1184°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceApurímac Department
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation25.4 inches (646 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kishuara

Kishuara is a small town in Peru (Apurímac Department) with a population of 857. The city sits at an elevation of 12,106 feet (3,690 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Kishuara experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 25.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 12,106 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below Peru avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,106 ft (3,690 m)
Area140.4 sq mi (363.5 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-13.6913°N, 73.1184°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.4"
33% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.32"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

188 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jul 6, 1991 15 km W of Lares, Peru M7.0 120 km
Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 112 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 136 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 93 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 79 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 146 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 81 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 150 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 107 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 99 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 86 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 67 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 49 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 59 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 141 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 64 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 68 km
May 2, 2024 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.1 71 km
Aug 10, 1994 central Peru M5.1 58 km
Dec 26, 1999 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.1 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (198 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 7.3 in Wettest
February 48°F (9°C) 7.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 6.8 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in
May 46°F (8°C) 1.0 in
June 44°F (7°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
July 50°F (10°C) 0.5 in Warmest
August 44°F (7°C) 0.9 in
September 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
November 49°F (9°C) 3.0 in
December 49°F (9°C) 4.5 in

Kishuara has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 44°F in June to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.3") and June the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Kishuara

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Victor Raul Haya De La Torre
Institución Educativa 54492 Inca Garcilaso De La Vega
Institución Educativa Inca Garcilaso De La Vega
Institución Educativa No. 54718
Institución Educativa No. 54158
Institución Educativa Juan Velasco Alvarado
Institución Educativa No. 54622
Institución Educativa Tupac Amaru Ii
Institución Educativa 55006-6
Institución Educativa No. 54156
Institución Educativa No. 54589
Institución Educativa No. 54157
Institución Educativa Jose Maria Arguedas
Institución Educativa 54101 Kishuara
Institución Educativa No. 54635
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Farmers Markets in Kishuara

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Agroecológico La Victoria
Mercado Central
Mercado central de Abastos
Mercado de San Jerónimo
Mercado Progreso
Mercado Villa Ampay

Stadiums & Teams in Kishuara

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kishuara

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Andahuaylas AirportANSSmall Airport
Tamburco AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
3,690 m (12,107 ft)
Postal Code
03761

🇵🇪 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 Kishuara

What is the population of Kishuara?

Kishuara has a population of 857 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 140.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kishuara?

Kishuara has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.4 inches.

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