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Los Medanos, Peru
Arequipa · Peru
Los Medanos is a small town in Arequipa, Peru with a population of 641. Elevation: 5,220 ft (1,591 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 641 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,220 ft (1,591 m) |
| Coordinates | -16.4893°, -71.8151° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Arequipa |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 2.7 inches (69 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Los Medanos
Los Medanos is a small town in Peru (Arequipa) with a population of 641. The city sits at an elevation of 5,220 feet (1,591 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Los Medanos
Los Medanos has an average annual temperature of 15.2°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jan (15.6°C), the coldest is Jul (14.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 91 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.5°F |
| 25% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 364 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,220 ft (1,591 m) |
| Area | 343.8 sq mi (890.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.4893°N, 71.8151°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1715 | PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chachani, Nevado (45 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 45 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 78 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 81 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 104 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 131 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 165 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 189 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | Wettest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in |
Los Medanos has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 61°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 1.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.5") and May the driest (0.0").
Schools in Los Medanos
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 40685 | — | — | — | — |
| Craei La Joya | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Asociación De Vivienda Los Rosales | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 40068 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Inicial Los Médanos | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 40137 Nuestra Señora De La Gloria | — | — | — | — |
| Academia de Policia PNP | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Los Medanos
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 |
Farmers Markets in Los Medanos
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrés Avelino Cáceres | |||||
| Mercado San Martín de Porres | |||||
| Mercado San Martín de Porres | |||||
| Mercado Santa Mónica | |||||
| Nuevo Mercado | |||||
| Santa Elisa | |||||
| Sor Ana de Los Ángeles y Monteagudo |
Clinics in Los Medanos
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Los Medanos
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Los Medanos
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Los Medanos
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Rodríguez Ballón International Airport | AQP | Large Airport |
| Mariano Melgar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mollendo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Siguas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Vitor Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Los Medanos
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de Salud Alto Libertad | ||
| Centro de Salud Mariscal Castilla | ||
| Centro de Salud Semi Rural Pachacutec | ||
| Puesto de salud de Sachaca | ||
| Puesto de Salud Jose S. Atahualpa |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Los Medanos
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Santuario Virgen de Chapi del Ramal |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
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What is the population of Los Medanos?
Los Medanos has a population of 641 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 343.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Los Medanos?
Los Medanos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 364 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.7 inches.