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Machupicchu, Peru
Cuzco Department · Peru
Machupicchu is a small town in Cuzco Department, Peru with a population of 4,446. Elevation: 7,182 ft (2,189 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).
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About Machupicchu
Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca citadel located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru on a mountain ridge at 2,430 meters (7,970 ft). It is situated in the Machupicchu District of Urubamba Province about 80 kilometers northwest of Cusco, above the Sacred Valley and along the Urubamba River, which forms a deep canyon with a subtropical mountain climate.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,446 |
| Population Density | 27 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,182 ft (2,189 m) |
| Coordinates | -13.1555°, -72.5242° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Cuzco Department |
| Average Temperature | 40°F (4°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 131.8 inches (3,347 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.2 inches (3 cm) |
About Machupicchu
Machupicchu is a small town in Peru (Cuzco Department) with a population of 4,446. The city sits at an elevation of 7,182 feet (2,189 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 39°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 131.8 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 39.7°F |
| 26% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,182 ft (2,189 m) |
| Area | 166.8 sq mi (432.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.1555°N, 72.5242°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (170 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 170 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 8.9 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 8.2 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| July | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 7.3 in |
Machupicchu has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in July to 66°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 54.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (9.5") and June the driest (0.8").
Colleges & Universities in Machupicchu
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Paticalle | College | — | — |
Schools in Machupicchu
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 50623 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa K' Anchay ñan | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 50622 San Juan Bautista de La Salle | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Inka Pachacútec | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Machupicchu
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Amo la Música | rock clásico | MP3 |
Museums in Machupicchu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Manuel Chávez Ballon |
Libraries in Machupicchu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca de huyro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca institución educativa | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pedro Quijada Berrocal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Machupicchu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Market | |||||
| Mercado Artesanal | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos de Huyro | |||||
| Mercado de Santa Teresa |
Hotels in Machupicchu
62 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Machupicchu
81 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Machupicchu
14 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Machupicchu
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Machupicchu
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Machupicchu
8 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Machupicchu
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Machupicchu
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Machupicchu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Machupicchu
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport | CUZ | Large Airport |
| Kiteni Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tamburco Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Machupicchu
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Serpost |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Machupicchu
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu | Mixed | 1983 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Machupicchu
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Casa de los Ornamentos | |
| Casa del sacerdote | |
| Principal Temple | |
| Roca Sagrada | |
| Temple of the Condor | |
| Temple of the Moon | |
| Temple of the Sun | |
| Temple of the Three Windows | |
| Virgen del Carmen |
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Public Holidays in Peru
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What is the population of Machupicchu?
Machupicchu has a population of 4,446 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 166.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Machupicchu?
Machupicchu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 39°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 131.8 inches, with 1.2 inches of snow.