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Los Palos, Peru
Tacna · Peru
Los Palos is a small town in Tacna, Peru with a population of 221. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
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People
Climate
| Population | 221 |
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | -18.2856°, -70.4386° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Tacna |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 0.2 inches (6 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Los Palos
Los Palos is a small town in Peru (Tacna) with a population of 221. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Los Palos
Los Palos has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C (66°F). The hottest month is Feb (22.9°C), the coldest is Jul (16°C). Average annual precipitation is 3 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 365 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 1,130.0 sq mi (2,926.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -18.2856°N, 70.4386°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 18.0 m (59 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1868 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 18.0 m | 25,000 | 69 km |
| 1604 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 174 | 70 km |
| 1869 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 148 km |
| 1868 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 69 km |
| 1895 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | — | 67 km |
| 1715 | PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacora (95 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Taapaca | Complex | 5,860 m (19,226 ft) | -320 | 101 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 125 km |
| Parinacota | Stratovolcano | 6,336 m (20,787 ft) | 290 | 138 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 140 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 192 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in |
Los Palos has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 59°F in August to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.1") and March the driest (0.0").
Schools in Los Palos
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa 42211 Alfonso Eyzaguirre Tara | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 42044 Alfonso Ugarte | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio 42211 Alfonso Eyzaguirre Tara | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 42263 Virginia Lazaro Villaroel | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 42065 Rómulo Boluarte Ponce de León | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 42017 Neiser G. Llacsa Arce | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Los Palos
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RADIO CORAL 97.5 FM | cumbia peruana | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Fama Sur (Tarata) | local radio | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Retro | 80s, 90s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| LibelulaChile.com señal 1 (CL) | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Digital FM (CL) | pop | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Digital FM (BR) | — | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| LibelulaChile.cl (CL) | familiar, folclore | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Positiva Tacna | — | MP3 112 kbps | |
| Radio Andina Tarata | local news | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Los Palos
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de Arica | ||||
| Museo de Arica | ||||
| Museo de Bomberos de Arica | ||||
| Museo de Bomberos de Arica | ||||
| Museo de Sitio Colón 10 | ||||
| Museo de Sitio Colón 10 | ||||
| Museo del Ferrocarril | ||||
| Museo del Mar de Arica | ||||
| Museo del Mar de Arica | ||||
| Museo Familiar Casa Redonda | ||||
| Museo Familiar Casa Redonda | ||||
| Museo Histórico y de Armas | ||||
| Museo Histórico y de Armas |
Libraries in Los Palos
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Central UTA | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Central UTA | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Tarapacá Oriente | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Tarapacá Oriente | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Los Palos
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 de Enero | |||||
| Centro Comercial Siglo XXI | |||||
| Feria Diego Portales | |||||
| Feria Máximo Lira | |||||
| Mercado 11 de Septiembre | |||||
| Mercado Benedicto | |||||
| Mercado Cabo Aroca | |||||
| Mercado Central de Arica | |||||
| Mercado central Viñani | |||||
| Mercado La Unión | |||||
| Mercado Loa | |||||
| Mercado Loyola | |||||
| Mercado San Francisco | |||||
| Mercado Santa Ana | |||||
| Mercado Santa Rosa | |||||
| Mercado Señor de los Milagros | |||||
| Mercado Tucapel | |||||
| Mercado Vista Alegre | |||||
| Mercado Vista Alegre de las Rieleas | |||||
| Super Agro Santa Maria |
Clinics in Los Palos
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Los Palos
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Los Palos
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio Carlos Dittborn | ||
| Estadio Joel Gutiérrez | ||
| Estadio Liga de Empleados CANADELA |
Airports Near Los Palos
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chacalluta International Airport | ARI | Medium Airport |
| Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport | TCQ | Medium Airport |
| El Buitre Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Los Palos
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Instituto de Rehabilitación Infantil Teletón Arica | ||
| Instituto Teletón |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Los Palos
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Virgen de Guadalupe |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Los Palos?
Los Palos has a population of 221 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 1,130.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Los Palos?
Los Palos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 365 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 0.2 inches.