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Ollachea, Peru

Puno · Peru

Ollachea is a small town in Puno, Peru with a population of 2,700. Elevation: 12,464 ft (3,799 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,700 Population 6/sq mi density
12,464 ft Elevation 3,799 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
46.2 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Ollachea

Ollachea is a genus of parasitic flies in the family Tachinidae.

People

Population2,700
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain46.2 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation12,464 ft (3,799 m)
Population2,700
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation12,464 ft (3,799 m)
Coordinates-13.7940°, -70.4722°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvincePuno
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average38°F (3°C)
Annual Precipitation46.2 inches (1,172 mm)
Annual Snowfall160.7 inches (408 cm)

About Ollachea

Ollachea is a small town in Peru (Puno) with a population of 2,700. The city sits at an elevation of 12,464 feet (3,799 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 38°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Ollachea has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 160.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 12,464 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 38°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average42.9°F
21% below Peru avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average38°F (3°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,464 ft (3,799 m)
Area442.9 sq mi (1,147.1 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-13.7940°N, 70.4722°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.2"
21% above Peru avg
Snowfall 160.7"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.20"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

91 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 16, 2025.

May 26, 2022 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru M7.2 125 km
Mar 1, 2019 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru M7.0 108 km
Jan 10, 1994 74 km S of Tambopata, Peru M6.9 122 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 139 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 97 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 120 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 150 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 108 km
Mar 15, 2009 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru M5.7 74 km
Mar 10, 1996 33 km SSW of Tambopata, Peru M5.7 146 km
Oct 28, 2003 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru M5.6 57 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 135 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 149 km
Oct 14, 1999 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru M5.5 54 km
Apr 21, 2015 6 km ENE of Yauri, Peru M5.3 144 km
May 5, 2003 17 km WSW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.2 87 km
Aug 9, 2006 12 km WNW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.2 76 km
Dec 30, 2012 46 km E of Salvación, Peru M5.2 115 km
May 20, 2024 5 km WSW of Azángaro, Peru M5.1 127 km
Jul 6, 2014 7 km SE of Layo, Peru M5.1 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (104 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 104 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 6.2 in Wettest
February 45°F (7°C) 5.6 in
March 45°F (7°C) 5.0 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
May 42°F (5°C) 0.9 in
June 39°F (4°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 38°F (3°C) 0.5 in Coldest
August 40°F (5°C) 0.7 in
September 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.4 in Warmest

Ollachea has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 38°F in July to 46°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.2") and June the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Ollachea

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 72665 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 72210 - - - -
Institución Educativa Ollachea - - - -
Institución Educativa 72179 Jose Carlos Mariategui - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 72223 - - - -
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Monuments in Ollachea

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sarapia

Clinics in Ollachea

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ollachea

Airports Near Ollachea

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Quincemil Air BaseUMISmall Airport
San Rafael Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ollachea

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Templo de San Francisco de Asis

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima

🇵🇪 About Peru

Capital Lima
Population 31,989,256
Area 1,285,220 km²
GDP (USD) $266,958,720,838
GDP per capita $7,888
HDI 0.762
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 79.5%
Urban population 84.8%
Currency PEN (Sol)
Languages Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Calling code +51
TLD .pe
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Peru

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Apr 2 Holy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo Santo
May 1 International Workers' Day Día del Trabajo
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Día de San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 28 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Jul 29 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Aug 30 Santa Rosa de Lima Día de Santa Rosa de Lima
Oct 8 Battle of Angamos Combate de Angamos
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de Todos los Santos
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ollachea

What is the population of Ollachea?

Ollachea has a population of 2,700 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 442.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ollachea?

Ollachea has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 38°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.2 inches, with 160.7 inches of snow.

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