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La Pampa, Peru

Arequipa · Peru

La Pampa is a small city in Arequipa, Peru with a population of 9,194. Elevation: 528 ft (161 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

9,194 Population 2,704/sq mi density
528 ft Elevation 161 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
0.8 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About La Pampa

La Pampa

La Pampa is a sparsely populated province of Argentina, located in the Pampas in the center of the country. Neighboring provinces are from the north clockwise San Luis, Córdoba, Buenos Aires, Río Negro, Neuquén and Mendoza.

People

Population9,194
Density2,704/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain0.8 in/yr
Sunny Days364/yr
Elevation528 ft (161 m)
Population9,194
Population Density2,704 / sq mi
Elevation528 ft (161 m)
Coordinates-16.6140°, -72.6994°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceArequipa
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation0.8 inches (20 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Pampa

La Pampa is a small city in Peru (Arequipa) with a population of 9,194. The city sits at an elevation of 528 feet (161 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.8 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

La Pampa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 364 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 0.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 528 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above Peru avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days364 days/yr

Geography

Elevation528 ft (161 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density2,704/sq mi
Coordinates-16.6140°N, 72.6994°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.8"
98% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.10"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

944 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jun 23, 2001 6 km SSW of Atico, Peru M8.4 108 km
Jul 7, 2001 51 km SW of Punta de Bombón, Peru M7.6 123 km
Apr 3, 1999 6 km SE of Camaná, Peru M6.8 7 km
Jul 5, 2001 31 km S of Achanizo, Peru M6.6 149 km
Jul 18, 2017 22 km S of Atico, Peru M6.4 102 km
Oct 8, 1998 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru M6.2 149 km
Jul 8, 2008 28 km E of Lluta, Peru M6.2 123 km
Jun 23, 2001 56 km SSW of Quilca, Peru M6.1 63 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 88 km
Jun 3, 2003 81 km SSW of Quilca, Peru M6.0 84 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 148 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 144 km
Jun 23, 2001 61 km S of Atico, Peru M5.9 101 km
Aug 3, 2000 59 km SSW of Punta de Bombón, Peru M5.8 142 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 100 km
Jun 23, 2001 44 km SSW of Mollendo, Peru M5.8 104 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 111 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 142 km
Oct 15, 1997 10 km NNE of Atico, Peru M5.7 110 km
Jun 8, 1990 44 km S of Punta de Bombón, Peru M5.7 142 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 103 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huambo (106 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 106 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 129 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 133 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 139 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in Wettest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Warmest
March 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
April 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in
July 58°F (14°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in
September 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in
October 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in

La Pampa has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 58°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.1") and April the driest (0.0").

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Schools in La Pampa

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa 40246 Señor De Los Milagros
Institución Educativa 40245 Jose Pastor Campos
Institución Educativa Villa Linares
Institución Educativa Villa Don Jorge
Institución Educativa Monte Carmelo
Faustino B. Franco
Institución Educativa Angel De La Guarda
Institución Educativa Angel De La Guarda
Institución Educativa 40238 Nuestra Señora Del Carmen
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Farmers Markets in La Pampa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central

Hotels in La Pampa

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sun Valley Hostal

Restaurants in La Pampa

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Aracanto
La Pura Candela

Clinics in La Pampa

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud La Pampa

Gas Stations in La Pampa

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PE #11799843974
Petroperú
Primax
Primax
Repsol
Repsol

Stadiums & Teams in La Pampa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Pampa

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mollendo AirportSmall Airport
Siguas AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Pampa

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
21 m (69 ft)
Postal Code
04446

🇵🇪 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 La Pampa

What is the population of La Pampa?

La Pampa has a population of 9,194 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 2,704 people per square mile, spread across 3.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Pampa?

La Pampa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 364 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 0.8 inches.

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