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Pampacolca, Peru
Arequipa · Peru
Pampacolca is a small town in Arequipa, Peru with a population of 1,438. Elevation: 9,573 ft (2,918 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Pampacolca
Pampacolca or Pampaqullqa is one of fourteen districts of the province Castilla in Peru.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,438 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 9,573 ft (2,918 m) |
| Coordinates | -15.7131°, -72.5742° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Arequipa |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.4 inches (772 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 151.1 inches (384 cm) |
About Pampacolca
Pampacolca is a small town in Peru (Arequipa) with a population of 1,438. The city sits at an elevation of 9,573 feet (2,918 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 361 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,573 ft (2,918 m) |
| Area | 425.4 sq mi (1,101.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.7131°N, 72.5742°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.8 m (29 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2001 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 8.8 m | 103 | 130 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (42 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 42 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 49 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 77 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
Pampacolca has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 35°F in January to 52°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 10.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.0") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Pampacolca
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 40662 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 40645 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 40378 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 40328 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 40338 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 40140 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Juan Pablo Vizcardo Y Guzman | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 40325 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 40327 | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Pampacolca
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal |
Clinics in Pampacolca
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Pampacolca
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Pampacolca
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Orcopampa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Siguas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Vitor 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 Pampacolca?
Pampacolca has a population of 1,438 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 425.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pampacolca?
Pampacolca has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°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.