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Matalaque, Peru
Moquegua Department · Peru
Matalaque is a small town in Moquegua Department, Peru with a population of 349. Elevation: 8,383 ft (2,555 m). Average temperature: 32°F (0°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 349 |
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,383 ft (2,555 m) |
| Coordinates | -16.4818°, -70.8261° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Moquegua Department |
| Average Temperature | 32°F (0°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.2 inches (793 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 142.4 inches (362 cm) |
About Matalaque
Matalaque is a small town in Peru (Moquegua Department) with a population of 349. The city sits at an elevation of 8,383 feet (2,555 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 32°F (0°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 32°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 32.0°F |
| 41% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,383 ft (2,555 m) |
| Area | 781.5 sq mi (2,024.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.4818°N, 70.8261°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 | — | — | 91 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (14 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 14 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 78 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 103 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 135 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 157 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 200 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 42°F (6°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 32°F (0°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 43°F (6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
Matalaque has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 31°F in January to 49°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 15.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Matalaque
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 43119 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 43106 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Ricardo Palma | — | — | — | — |
Clinics in Matalaque
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Matalaque
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Rodríguez Ballón International Airport | AQP | Large Airport |
| Cesar Torke Podesta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cuajone Botiflaca Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Volcanoes Near Matalaque
Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Matalaque?
Matalaque has a population of 349 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 781.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Matalaque?
Matalaque has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 32°F in July. The area receives 348 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.2 inches, with 142.4 inches of snow.