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Mollepata, Peru
La Libertad · Peru
Mollepata is a small town in La Libertad, Peru with a population of 179. Elevation: 9,009 ft (2,746 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Mollepata
Mollepata District is one of nine districts of the province Anta, in the Department of Cuzco, in Peru. The Mollepata trek or Salkantay trek, an alternative route to the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, passes through the Vilcabamba Range from Mollepata to Santa Teresa. The Mollepata trek is considered harder than the Classic trek because of its height and remoteness.
People
Climate
| Population | 179 |
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 9,009 ft (2,746 m) |
| Coordinates | -8.1934°, -77.9575° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | La Libertad |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 67.1 inches (1,703 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.1 inches (0 cm) |
About Mollepata
Mollepata is a small town in Peru (La Libertad) with a population of 179. The city sits at an elevation of 9,009 feet (2,746 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,009 ft (2,746 m) |
| Area | 540.2 sq mi (1,399.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.1934°N, 77.9575°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER | Meteorological | 23.0 m | 1 | 126 km |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 145 km |
| 1678 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 146 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in |
Mollepata has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 46°F in January to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (0.3").
Schools in Mollepata
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa 80543 Victor Larco Herrera | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Señor De La Misericordia | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 80599 Jose Faustino Sanchez Carrion | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80600 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 80596 Federico Lopez Flores | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80864 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 88174 San Nicolas | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 80541 Nuestra Señora Del Monte Carmelo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 80542 Jorge Basadre Grohmann | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80598 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 80545 San Jeronimo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80597 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 88156 San Agustin | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 88386 El Puquio | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 88358 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 88165 | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Mollepata
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Señor de Uchus | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico Zonal de Cabana |
Hotels in Mollepata
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Mollepata
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Mollepata
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Mollepata
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Mollepata
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Mollepata
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Camposol Chao Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chagual Airport | CGL | Small Airport |
| Huamachuco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malin Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pampa Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pias Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quiruvilca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tulpo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Urpay Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mollepata
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Matriz Pampas |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Mollepata?
Mollepata has a population of 179 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 540.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mollepata?
Mollepata has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 339 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 67.1 inches.