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Pacocha, Peru
Moquegua Department · Peru
Pacocha is a small city in Moquegua Department, Peru with a population of 7,588. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Pacocha
Pacocha District is one of three districts of the province Ilo in Peru.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,588 |
| Population Density | 43 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | -17.6460°, -71.3448° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Moquegua Department |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 0.6 inches (14 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Pacocha
Pacocha is a small city in Peru (Moquegua Department) with a population of 7,588. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.9°F |
| 24% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 177.8 sq mi (460.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 43/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.6460°N, 71.3448°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 18.0 m (59 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1868 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 18.0 m | 25,000 | 112 km |
| 1604 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 174 | 50 km |
| 1868 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 112 km |
| 1895 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | - | - | 54 km |
| 1715 | PERU | Earthquake | - | - | 69 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tutupaca (124 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 124 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 127 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 132 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in |
Pacocha has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 62°F in August to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.1") and March the driest (0.0").
Schools in Pacocha
22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Cristiano Betesda | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 43026 Carlos Alberto Conde Vásquez | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Almte. Miguel Grau Seminario | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 43030 | - | - | - | - |
| Luis E. Valcárcel | - | - | - | - |
| Jorge Basadre Grohmann | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 43031 Jhon F. Kennedy | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 43178 José Olaya Balandra | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 43027 Mariscal Domingo Nieto Márquez | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Jorge Basadre Grohmann | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa La Científica | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Manuel Gonzáles Prada | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Domingo Savio | - | - | - | - |
| PRITE Ilo | - | - | - | - |
| Unitek-Ilo | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Leonar Euler | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Ricardo Palma | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Jean Piaget | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Divino Rey Jesús | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa San Ignacio de Loyola | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Hiram Bingham | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Pacocha
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Studio 97 | - | MP3 96 kbps |
Farmers Markets in Pacocha
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campo Ferial Ilo | |||||
| Ferreterias | |||||
| Mercado 2 de Mayo | |||||
| Mercado Central de Nuevo Ilo | |||||
| Mercado de Ciudad Nueva | |||||
| Mercado Mariscal Domingo Nieto | |||||
| Mercado Miramar | |||||
| Mercado Nueva Victoria | |||||
| mercado zonal | |||||
| Pacocha |
Hotels in Pacocha
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Pacocha
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Pacocha
11 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Pacocha
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Pacocha
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pacocha
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Pacocha
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Pacocha
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Pacocha
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Pacocha
6 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 |
| Mollendo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Toquepala Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Pacocha
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia San Pedro | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Parroquia Sagrado Corazón de Jesús | |
| Parroquia San Geronimo |
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Pacocha?
Pacocha has a population of 7,588 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 43 people per square mile, spread across 177.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pacocha?
Pacocha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 0.6 inches.