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Los Aquijes, Peru

Ica · Peru

Los Aquijes is a small city in Ica, Peru with a population of 7,848. Elevation: 1,371 ft (418 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

7,848 Population 190/sq mi density
1,371 ft Elevation 418 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
6.8 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Los Aquijes

Los Aquijes

Los Aquijes District is one of fourteen districts of the province Ica in Peru.

People

Population7,848
Density190/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain6.8 in/yr
Sunny Days362/yr
Elevation1,371 ft (418 m)
Population7,848
Population Density190 / sq mi
Elevation1,371 ft (418 m)
Coordinates-14.0967°, -75.6908°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceIca
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation6.8 inches (172 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Los Aquijes

Los Aquijes is a small city in Peru (Ica) with a population of 7,848. The city sits at an elevation of 1,371 feet (418 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.8 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Los Aquijes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 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 6.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,371 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above Peru avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,371 ft (418 m)
Area41.3 sq mi (107.1 km²)
Population Density190/sq mi
Coordinates-14.0967°N, 75.6908°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.8"
82% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.04"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

619 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 11, 2025.

Aug 15, 2007 41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M8.0 126 km
Nov 12, 1996 60 km SW of Changuillo, Peru M7.7 100 km
Jan 30, 2012 6 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.4 10 km
Aug 16, 2007 46 km WSW of Santiago, Peru M6.4 51 km
Apr 5, 1991 21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.3 24 km
Mar 15, 2014 24 km SSW of Paracas, Peru M6.1 67 km
Nov 13, 1996 54 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M6.1 83 km
Feb 9, 1997 68 km S of Paracas, Peru M6.1 77 km
May 16, 1992 4 km E of San Clemente, Peru M6.1 65 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 146 km
Aug 18, 2007 7 km NNW of Paracas, Peru M6.0 72 km
Aug 16, 2007 46 km S of Paracas, Peru M6.0 60 km
Feb 2, 2009 40 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M6.0 110 km
May 3, 2005 central Peru M5.9 147 km
Feb 18, 2014 10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M5.9 12 km
Aug 17, 2007 44 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.9 112 km
Nov 15, 1996 30 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M5.8 79 km
Aug 19, 2007 45 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.8 113 km
Aug 16, 2007 38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.8 128 km
Aug 16, 2007 25 km W of Santiago, Peru M5.8 31 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.1 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 S. PERU Earthquake 10.1 m 596 126 km
1942 S. PERU Eruption + Earthquake 2.0 m 30 106 km
1996 S. PERU Earthquake 0.4 m 14 100 km
1687 S. PERU Earthquake 5,000 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Wettest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in
April 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in
August 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in Coldest
September 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in

Los Aquijes has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 61°F in August to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 0.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.0") and April the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Los Aquijes

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Jose Gregorio Huaman Girao
Institución Educativa Los Angeles
Institución Educativa 22316 Irma Mendoza De Cordova
Institución Educativa Gabriel Ramos
Institución Educativa 22314 Vicenta Aquije De Huaman
Institución Educativa No. 22511
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Museums in Los Aquijes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Científico Javier Cabrera
Museo Científico Javier Cabrera
Museo de Luren
Museo de Luren
Museo Regional de Ica Adolfo Bermúdez Jenkins
Museo Regional de Ica Adolfo Bermúdez Jenkins

Libraries in Los Aquijes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Abraham Valdelomar0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Don Jose de San Martin0.0
Biblioteca Publica El Pipo0.0

Farmers Markets in Los Aquijes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Centro Comercial Lambayeque
Centro Comercial Mayorista / Plaza Rio Ica
Hong Kong Market
Hong Kong Market
Mercado 9 de Diciembre
Mercado Arenales
Mercado del Río
Mercado La Palma
Mercado La Unión
Mercado Los Hermanos
Mercado Mi Perú
Mercado Modelo
Mercado Niño de Ayavi
Mercado Niño de Ayavi
Mercado Niño Jesús de Ayavi
Mercado Nueva Esperanza
Mercado San Antonio
Mercado San Martín
Mercado Santo Domingo
Mercado Tinguiña Alto
Mercado Virgen de las Nieves
Pedro Carlos Ramos Loayza

Restaurants in Los Aquijes

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rinconcito Iqueño

Cafes in Los Aquijes

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maira

Clinics in Los Aquijes

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

C.S. Los Aquijes
P.S. El Arenal
P.S. Pariña Chico
P.S. Pariña Grande

Gas Stations in Los Aquijes

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Breweries in Los Aquijes

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveza Iqueña

Stadiums & Teams in Los Aquijes

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio José Picasso Peratta
Estadio Municipal de Los Aquijes
Estadio Municipal Fernando Cevasco Villagarcía
Hector Chumpitaz G.
Luis M. Sanchez Cerro
Modesto Leon Piedra
Pedro Tipacti Rios

Airports Near Los Aquijes

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Captain Renán Elías Olivera International AirportPIOLarge Airport
Las Dunas AirportSmall Airport
San Regis AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Los Aquijes

35 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
C.S. Los Aquijes
C.S. Pachacutec
C.S. Pueblo Nuevo
C.S. Tate
Centro Médico Universitario
Clinica Aguirre
Clinica Munive
Clinica Odontologica
Clínica Señor de Lauren
Clínica Tataje
Consultorio Obstetrico
Dr. Luis Quito
Ecografias
Epidemiología Red Ica
Holosalud
La Clinica de Ica
Las Condes
Macacona
Optima Visión
P.S. Callejon de los Espinos
P.S. Cerro Prieto
P.S. El Arenal
P.S. Los Calderones
P.S. Lujaraja
P.S. Pariña Chico
P.S. Pariña Grande
P.S. Puno
Policlínico Conde de Nieva PADOMI
Policlinico El Galenode Ica
Policlinico Resomass
Policlinico Sant Lucia
Puesto de Salud Santa Bárbara
San Juan Bautista
San Martín
Virgen del rosario

Churches & Religious Organizations in Los Aquijes

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Nuestra Sra del Tránsito

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 Los Aquijes

What is the population of Los Aquijes?

Los Aquijes has a population of 7,848 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 190 people per square mile, spread across 41.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Los Aquijes?

Los Aquijes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 362 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.8 inches.

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