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Mollepata, Peru
Cuzco Department · Peru
Mollepata is a small town in Cuzco Department, Peru with a population of 1,589. Elevation: 9,347 ft (2,849 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°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 | 1,589 |
| Population Density | 10 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 9,347 ft (2,849 m) |
| Coordinates | -13.5086°, -72.5281° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Cuzco Department |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.1 inches (916 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mollepata
Mollepata is a small town in Peru (Cuzco Department) with a population of 1,589. The city sits at an elevation of 9,347 feet (2,849 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 359 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,347 ft (2,849 m) |
| Area | 166.8 sq mi (432.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.5086°N, 72.5281°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (147 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 147 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 6.7 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 6.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 5.1 in |
Mollepata has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 47°F in June to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.1") and June the driest (0.4").
Schools in Mollepata
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 50870 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 50996 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 50777 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 50906 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 54701 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 501134 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Rio Blanco | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 50115 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa David Samanez Ocampo | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Mollepata
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Central Curahuasi |
Hotels in Mollepata
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Mollepata
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Mollepata
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Mollepata
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Mollepata
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Mollepata
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Mollepata
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport | CUZ | Large Airport |
| Huanacopampa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tamburco Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mollepata
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Señor de Huanca |
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 1,589 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 166.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mollepata?
Mollepata has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 359 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.1 inches.