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Moquegua, Peru
Moquegua Department · Peru
Moquegua is a mid-size city in Moquegua Department, Peru with a population of 69,882. Elevation: 4,741 ft (1,445 m). Average temperature: 91°F (33°C).
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About Moquegua
Moquegua is a city in southern Peru, located in the Department of Moquegua, of which it is the capital. It is also capital of Mariscal Nieto Province and Moquegua District. It is located 1144 kilometers south of the capital city of Lima.
People
Climate
| Population | 69,882 |
| Population Density | 30 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,741 ft (1,445 m) |
| Coordinates | -17.1975°, -70.9359° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Moquegua Department |
| Average Temperature | 91°F (33°C) |
| January Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| July Average | 93°F (34°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 10.7 inches (273 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Moquegua
Moquegua is a mid-size city in Peru (Moquegua Department) with a population of 69,882. The city sits at an elevation of 4,741 feet (1,445 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 91°F (33°C). Temperatures range from 86°F in January to 93°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Moquegua
Moquegua has an average annual temperature of 7.9°C (46°F). The hottest month is Dec (9.3°C), the coldest is Jun (5.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 163 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 90.6°F |
| 68% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| July Average | 93°F (34°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,741 ft (1,445 m) |
| Area | 2,312.1 sq mi (5,988.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.1975°N, 70.9359°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 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 | 76 km |
| 1895 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | — | 90 km |
| 1715 | PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 18 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tutupaca (63 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 63 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 66 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 79 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
| Taapaca | Complex | 5,860 m (19,226 ft) | -320 | 182 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 185 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 86°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in |
Moquegua has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 62°F in June to 93°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 0.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.4") and April the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Moquegua
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centro De Formacion Agricola Moquegua | College | — | — |
| CETPRO Santa Fortunata | College | — | — |
| UJCM Campus La Villa | University | — | — |
| UJCM-Campus San Antonio | University | — | — |
| Universidad Nacional de Moquegua | University | — | — |
Schools in Moquegua
47 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Kinderland | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Daniel Becerra Ocampo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Simón Bolívar | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Mariscal Domingo Nieto | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa María Auxiliadora | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de educación especial Prite - Andree Renato Sanchez Soto | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Nº 43001 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 43013 Óscar Becerra Peñaloza | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio 43018 Mariano Lino Urquieta | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio 43022 Amparo Baluarte | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio 43025 Adelaida Mendoza de Barrios | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Adventista Fernando Stahl | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Coronel Manuel C. de la Torre | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Luis E. Pinto Sotomayor | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Mitchell Porter | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Modelo San Antonio | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Rafael Díaz | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Señor de los Milagros | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Tecnico Agropecuario de Moquegua | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Inicial 265 San Antonio de Padua | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Inicial 334 Niño Jesús de Praga | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Inicial Nº 156 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Inicial Nº 163 | — | — | — | — |
| I.E.I N°343 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Francisco Fahlman Selinger | — | — | — | — |
| CEBA Lord Byron | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Juan XXIII | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Victoria Barcia Boniffatti | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Lord Byron | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Fernando Belaúnde Terry | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Técnico Agropecuario de Moquegua | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 43022 Amparo Baluarte | — | — | — | — |
| PRITE - Andree Renato Sánchez Soto | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Mariscal Domingo Nieto | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 43018 Mariano Lino Urquieta | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Coronel Manuel C. de la Torre | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Idiomas UJCM | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Albert Einstein Adam Smith | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Inicial Simón Bolívar | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Daniel Becerra Ocampo | — | — | — | — |
| Benjamin Franklin | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 43014 Angela Barrios de Espinoza | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Alexander Fleming | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 43025 Adelaida Mendoza de Barrios | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Adventista Fernando Stahl | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Luis E. Pinto Sotomayor | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Fernando Belaunde Terry | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Moquegua
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Studio 97 | — | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Moquegua
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Contisuyo |
Farmers Markets in Moquegua
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feria de la Chacra a la Olla | |||||
| Mercado Carrillo | |||||
| Mercado de San Antonio |
Hotels in Moquegua
12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Moquegua
18 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Moquegua
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Moquegua
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Moquegua
10 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Moquegua
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Moquegua
4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Moquegua
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Moquegua
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Moquegua
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Moquegua
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Moquegua
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| General Jorge Fernandez Maldon Airport | ILQ | Medium Airport |
| Campamento De Ilo Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Cesar Torke Podesta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cuajone Botiflaca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Toquepala Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Moquegua
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Catedral Santo Domingo | |
| Iglesia Belén | |
| Iglesia San Pedro y San Pablo | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Monasterio de San José de Moquegua | |
| Parroquia Virgen de las Mercedes | |
| Parrquia San Francisco de Asís |
Quick Facts
Around Moquegua
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Moquegua?
Moquegua has a population of 69,882 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 2,312.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Moquegua?
Moquegua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 91°F (33°C). Winter temperatures average 86°F in January, while summers reach an average of 93°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.7 inches.