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Lluta, Peru

Arequipa · Peru

Lluta is a small city in Arequipa, Peru with a population of 5,998. Elevation: 9,918 ft (3,023 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,998 Population 8/sq mi density
9,918 ft Elevation 3,023 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
4.1 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Lluta

Lluta District is one of twenty districts of the Caylloma Province in Peru.

People

Population5,998
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain4.1 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation9,918 ft (3,023 m)
Population5,998
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation9,918 ft (3,023 m)
Coordinates-16.0147°, -72.0142°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceArequipa
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation4.1 inches (105 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lluta

Lluta is a small city in Peru (Arequipa) with a population of 5,998. The city sits at an elevation of 9,918 feet (3,023 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 4.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Lluta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 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 4.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,918 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above Peru avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,918 ft (3,023 m)
Area714.8 sq mi (1,851.3 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-16.0147°N, 72.0142°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 4.1"
89% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 1.38"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

786 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 25, 2025.

Apr 3, 1999 6 km SE of Camaná, Peru M6.8 100 km
Oct 8, 1998 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru M6.2 66 km
Jul 8, 2008 28 km E of Lluta, Peru M6.2 29 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 45 km
Jun 23, 2001 56 km SSW of Quilca, Peru M6.1 146 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 49 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 126 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 73 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 58 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 91 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 71 km
Dec 8, 2001 3 km NE of Alca, Peru M5.6 127 km
Sep 8, 1996 14 km WSW of Chichas, Peru M5.6 121 km
Mar 16, 2022 10 km SW of Madrigal, Peru M5.5 41 km
May 14, 2013 25 km SE of Cahuacho, Peru M5.5 145 km
Aug 25, 2014 12 km SSE of Urasqui, Peru M5.5 118 km
Jul 12, 2022 3 km SW of La Capilla, Peru M5.5 121 km
Jan 29, 2019 20 km NNW of Ayo, Peru M5.5 66 km
Apr 4, 1990 26 km SE of Urasqui, Peru M5.5 104 km
Aug 15, 2016 11 km SW of Tapay, Peru M5.5 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huambo (24 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 24 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 30 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 55 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 74 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 141 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in Warmest
February 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in Wettest
March 57°F (14°C) 1.0 in
April 56°F (13°C) 0.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 0.0 in
June 53°F (11°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 52°F (11°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 53°F (12°C) 0.0 in
September 55°F (13°C) 0.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 0.0 in
November 56°F (13°C) 0.0 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in

Lluta has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 52°F in July to 57°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 4.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Lluta

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa 40388 Corazon Sagrado De Jesus De Lluta - - - -
Institución Educativa 40591 San Francisco De Ccasao - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 40413 - - - -
Institución Educativa 40412 Arquitecto Fernando Belaunde Terry - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lluta

20 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
Radio JR (88.7, Arequipa) classic music, local radio AAC+ 48 kbps
Estacion radio cumbia cumbia peruana MP3
FRECUENCIA 1330 AM (parque azangaro miraflores) LUIS ANGEL ANCON PATIÑO informativa, infotainment MP3 128 kbps
RadioMix AQP Rock-Pop en Español (Dj Ethamx) latin rock, rock en español MP3
Melodia Arequipa cumbia peruana, local news MP3 192 kbps
Radio Yaraví community radio, local news AAC+ 48 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 UNICAR classic rock, club dance electronic house trance MP3 128 kbps
MGR Radio (Mara Gamero & Dj Ethamx) radio music rock pop MP3
Radio victor music Perú variado MP3
Radio SinPatrones (Valle de Tambo) alternative, folclor MP3 64 kbps
Superstereo 105.5 fm latino MP3 320 kbps
Radio Estrella Trujillo (102.7 Trujillo) generalist AAC+ 64 kbps

Hotels in Lluta

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hospedaje La Pascana

Restaurants in Lluta

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Polleria

Airports Near Lluta

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rodríguez Ballón International AirportAQPLarge Airport
Chivay Airport-Small Airport
Orcopampa Airport-Small Airport
Siguas Airport-Small Airport
Vitor Airport-Small 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 Lluta

What is the population of Lluta?

Lluta has a population of 5,998 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 714.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lluta?

Lluta has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 4.1 inches.

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