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La Quinua, Peru
Pasco · Peru
La Quinua is a small town in Pasco, Peru with a population of 831. Elevation: 11,906 ft (3,629 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About La Quinua
Atacocha es una localidad peruana ubicada en el distrito de Yarusyacán en la provincia de Pasco en el departamento homónimo. Se encuentra a una altitud de 4251 m s. n. m. Tenía una población de 80 hab. en 2017.
People
Climate
| Population | 831 |
| Population Density | 8 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 11,906 ft (3,629 m) |
| Coordinates | -10.6167°, -76.1787° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Pasco |
| Average Temperature | 36°F (2°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 57.5 inches (1,460 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 133.0 inches (338 cm) |
About La Quinua
La Quinua is a small town in Peru (Pasco) with a population of 831. The city sits at an elevation of 11,906 feet (3,629 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 37°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 35.9°F |
| 34% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,906 ft (3,629 m) |
| Area | 99.5 sq mi (257.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.6167°N, 76.1787°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1971 | CHUNGAR | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 600 | 69 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 42°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| July | 37°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| August | 42°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
La Quinua has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 34°F in January to 45°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.4") and June the driest (0.7").
Schools in La Quinua
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 34055 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 34438 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa San Ramon | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa San Isidro | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 34040 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 34048 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Manuel Scorza | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 34457 San Ramon | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 34034 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 34404 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 34056 David Patiño Lopez | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 34001 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 34110 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Tupac Amaru | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 34051 Jose Galvez Igusquiza | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 34478 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 34303 | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in La Quinua
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERCADO "REAL DE MINAS" |
Bus Stations in La Quinua
4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Quinua
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in La Quinua
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Quinua
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini Airport | HUU | Medium Airport |
| Huánuco Viejo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pozuzo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ricrán Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Vicco Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of La Quinua?
La Quinua has a population of 831 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 99.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Quinua?
La Quinua has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 37°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 57.5 inches, with 133.0 inches of snow.