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Orcopampa, Peru
Arequipa · Peru
Orcopampa is a small city in Arequipa, Peru with a population of 5,643. Elevation: 12,434 ft (3,790 m). Average temperature: 35°F (2°C).
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About Orcopampa
Orcopampa Airport is an extremely high elevation airport serving the town of Orcopampa (es) and the Minas Buenaventura open pit mine in the Arequipa Region of Peru.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,643 |
| Population Density | 13 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 12,434 ft (3,790 m) |
| Coordinates | -15.2661°, -72.3417° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Arequipa |
| Average Temperature | 35°F (2°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.4 inches (772 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 151.1 inches (384 cm) |
About Orcopampa
Orcopampa is a small city in Peru (Arequipa) with a population of 5,643. The city sits at an elevation of 12,434 feet (3,790 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 35°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 35°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 35.1°F |
| 35% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| Sunny Days | 361 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,434 ft (3,790 m) |
| Area | 425.4 sq mi (1,101.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.2661°N, 72.3417°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (17 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 17 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 67 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 78 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 161 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 5.2 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 36°F (2°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 35°F (1°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 36°F (2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
Orcopampa has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 35°F in July to 43°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.7") and June the driest (0.1").
Schools in Orcopampa
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 40650 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 41051 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 41039 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 40644 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 41023 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Genius School | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Isaac Newton | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 40324 Jose Miguel Morales Dasso | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 41505 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Orcopampa | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 40702 Alberto Benavides De La Quintana | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Santisimo Niño De Jesus | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Alberto Flores Galindo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 40361 Jesus Serapio Abarca Castro | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 40642 | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Orcopampa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal |
Hotels in Orcopampa
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Orcopampa
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Orcopampa
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chivay Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Orcopampa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Orcopampa?
Orcopampa has a population of 5,643 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 425.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Orcopampa?
Orcopampa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 35°F in July. The area receives 361 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.4 inches, with 151.1 inches of snow.