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Mollendo, Peru
Arequipa · Peru
Mollendo is a small city in Arequipa, Peru with a population of 28,953. Elevation: 230 ft (70 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).
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About Mollendo
Mollendo is a town on the Pacific Ocean in southern Peru. It is located in the Arequipa Region and is the capital of both the Islay Province and the Mollendo District. Mollendo was the main port on the Peruvian southern coast until Matarani was developed around the mid-20th century; the port of Mollendo serves fishermen for the local economy and all the commercial shipping is done through Matarani, 12 km to the north, as the old port is in ruins. From about 1830 to 1880 it was a key port in the guano trade.
People
Climate
| Population | 28,953 |
| Population Density | 64 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Coordinates | -17.0231°, -72.0147° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Arequipa |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 2.2 inches (55 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mollendo
Mollendo is a small city in Peru (Arequipa) with a population of 28,953. The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet (70 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Mollendo
Mollendo has an average annual temperature of 18.4°C (65°F). The hottest month is Feb (21.5°C), the coldest is Jul (15.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 70 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.7°F |
| 27% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 360 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Area | 455.8 sq mi (1,180.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 64/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.0231°N, 72.0147°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1604 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 174 | 149 km |
| 1715 | PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chachani, Nevado (106 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 132 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 133 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 139 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 175 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 181 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 194 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 71°F (21°C) | 0.1 in |
Mollendo has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 62°F in August to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.1") and January the driest (0.0").
Schools in Mollendo
25 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa M.p.t. Latinoamericano | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Vicente De Paul | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 40472 Carlos M.febres | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Deán Valdivia | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 40474 Jose Carlos Mariategui | — | — | — | — |
| Jorge Basadre | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Ciencias Italo Peruano Enrico Fermi | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Ciencias Aplicadas Sir Isaac Newton | — | — | — | — |
| Insutek | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Ciencias Aplicadas Sir Isaac Newton | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 40477 Hilda Candiotti De Borger | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 40476 Mercedes Manrique Fuentes | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Deán Valdivia | — | — | — | — |
| CAPS CAPACITACION | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Abc Gregorio Mendel | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Mollendo | — | — | — | — |
| San Felipe | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 40473 Jose Emilio Pacheco Antezana | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa María Auxiliadora | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 41050 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 40681 Fray Martin | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Makkadesh | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Laplace Mollendo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 40492 Daniel Alcides Carrion | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Francisco De Asis | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Mollendo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura |
Libraries in Mollendo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Mollendo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado San José | |||||
| Mercado Señor de los Milagros | |||||
| Mercado Túpac Amaru | |||||
| Mercado Virgen de Copacabana | |||||
| Supermarket Mejía |
Hotels in Mollendo
8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Mollendo
20 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Mollendo
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Mollendo
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Mollendo
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Mollendo
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Mollendo
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Mollendo
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mollendo
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Mollendo
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Mollendo
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Mollendo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Mollendo
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Rodríguez Ballón International Airport | AQP | Large Airport |
| General Jorge Fernandez Maldon Airport | ILQ | Medium Airport |
| Campamento De Ilo Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Mariano Melgar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mollendo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Siguas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Vitor Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mollendo
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Evangelica Asambleo de Dios | |
| Iglesia San Francisco | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Parroquia Alto Inclán | |
| Parroquia Inclán |
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Public Holidays in Peru
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What is the population of Mollendo?
Mollendo has a population of 28,953 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 64 people per square mile, spread across 455.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mollendo?
Mollendo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.2 inches.