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La Capilla, Peru
Moquegua Department · Peru
La Capilla is a small town in Moquegua Department, Peru with a population of 214. Elevation: 6,043 ft (1,842 m). Average temperature: 91°F (33°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About La Capilla
La Capilla is a town and municipality in the Eastern Boyacá Province, part of the Colombian department of Boyacá. The urban centre is situated at an altitude of 1,600 metres (5,200 ft) in the Tenza Valley.
People
Climate
| Population | 214 |
| Population Density | 16 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,043 ft (1,842 m) |
| Coordinates | -16.7569°, -71.1792° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Moquegua Department |
| Average Temperature | 91°F (33°C) |
| January Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| July Average | 93°F (34°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 10.7 inches (273 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Capilla
La Capilla is a small town in Peru (Moquegua Department) with a population of 214. The city sits at an elevation of 6,043 feet (1,842 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 91°F (33°C). Temperatures range from 86°F in January to 93°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 90.6°F |
| 68% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| July Average | 93°F (34°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,043 ft (1,842 m) |
| Area | 13.7 sq mi (35.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.7569°N, 71.1792°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1604 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 174 | 127 km |
| 1895 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | — | 140 km |
| 1715 | PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 73 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (39 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 39 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 91 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 115 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 130 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 145 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 193 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 86°F (30°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | Wettest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 0.1 in |
La Capilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 56°F in June to 93°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.9") and April the driest (0.0").
Schools in La Capilla
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 43062 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa La Capilla | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 43064 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Isidro Labrador | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Isidro Labrador | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 43063 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near La Capilla
21 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RADIO TRINIDAD 1070 AM | folclore, folk music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Conexion kpop | kpop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Melodia FM | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Conexion Kpop Girls groups | kpop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| FRECUENCIA 1330 AM (parque azangaro miraflores) LUIS ANGEL ANCON PATIÑO | informativa, infotainment | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio JR (88.7, Arequipa) | classic music, local radio | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| RadioMix AQP Rock-Pop en Español (Dj Ethamx) | latin rock, rock en español | MP3 | |
| Estacion radio cumbia | cumbia peruana | MP3 | |
| RADIO UNICAR | classic rock, club dance electronic house trance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio SinPatrones | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| RADIO SINPATRONES (AREQUIPA) | alternative, musica popular | MP3 64 kbps | |
| RadioMix AQP (Dj Ethamx) | 12", alternative pop | MP3 | |
| Radio metropolitana Arequipa | noticias, noticias opinion | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Yaraví | community radio, local news | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| MGR Radio (Mara Gamero & Dj Ethamx) | radio music rock pop | MP3 | |
| Melodia Arequipa | cumbia peruana, local news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Estrella Trujillo (102.7 Trujillo) | generalist | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Studio 97 | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio victor music Perú | variado | MP3 | |
| Radio SinPatrones (Valle de Tambo) | alternative, folclor | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Superstereo 105.5 fm | latino | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in La Capilla
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo del Niño Chimarrón |
Clinics in La Capilla
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near La Capilla
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Rodríguez Ballón International Airport | AQP | Large Airport |
| Cesar Torke Podesta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cuajone Botiflaca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mariano Melgar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Toquepala Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Vitor Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of La Capilla?
La Capilla has a population of 214 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 13.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Capilla?
La Capilla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 91°F (33°C). Winter temperatures average 86°F in January, while summers reach an average of 93°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.7 inches.