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Piedra Blanca, Peru

Tacna · Peru

Piedra Blanca is a small town in Tacna, Peru with a population of 647. Elevation: 2,657 ft (810 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

647 Population 1/sq mi density
2,657 ft Elevation 810 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
2.8 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population647
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain2.8 in/yr
Sunny Days365/yr
Elevation2,657 ft (810 m)
Population647
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation2,657 ft (810 m)
Coordinates-17.9714°, -70.1810°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceTacna
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation2.8 inches (71 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Piedra Blanca

Piedra Blanca is a small town in Peru (Tacna) with a population of 647. The city sits at an elevation of 2,657 feet (810 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.8 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in Piedra Blanca

Piedra Blanca has an average annual temperature of 19°C (66°F). The hottest month is Feb (23.6°C), the coldest is Jul (14.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 14 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.9°C / 73°F 17.4° / 28.4° 2.7
Feb 23.6°C / 74°F 18.1° / 29° 1.1
Mar 22.4°C / 72°F 16.8° / 28° 0.2
Apr 20.4°C / 69°F 14.9° / 25.9° 0.2
May 18°C / 64°F 13.1° / 22.9° 0.6
Jun 16°C / 61°F 11.4° / 20.6° 1.0
Jul 14.9°C / 59°F 10.4° / 19.4° 1.8
Aug 15.3°C / 60°F 10.6° / 20° 2.6
Sep 16.1°C / 61°F 11.2° / 21° 2.0
Oct 17.7°C / 64°F 12.5° / 22.9° 0.4
Nov 19.4°C / 67°F 14.1° / 24.8° 0.4
Dec 20.8°C / 69°F 15° / 26.5° 0.5
Piedra Blanca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 365 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 2.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,657 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above Peru avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days365 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,657 ft (810 m)
Area1,130.0 sq mi (2,926.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-17.9714°N, 70.1810°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.8"
93% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.08"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,082 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 29, 2025.

Nov 30, 1999 127 km ESE of Arica, Chile M6.6 148 km
Mar 23, 2015 94 km SW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia M6.4 115 km
Mar 6, 2011 68 km ESE of Palca, Peru M6.3 87 km
Oct 10, 2017 58 km E of Arica, Chile M6.3 81 km
Dec 12, 1994 45 km E of Estique, Peru M6.3 83 km
Jan 21, 2018 100 km ESE of Arica, Chile M6.3 128 km
Apr 1, 1997 73 km SE of Palca, Peru M6.2 78 km
May 14, 2012 40 km ENE of Palca, Peru M6.2 71 km
Apr 1, 1997 90 km SE of Palca, Peru M6.2 98 km
May 6, 2010 21 km S of Las Yaras, Peru M6.2 40 km
Jul 13, 2005 13 km NE of Calana, Peru M5.9 16 km
Dec 15, 1991 14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru M5.9 56 km
Jun 8, 2011 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.9 121 km
Jun 23, 2001 21 km S of Pacocha, Peru M5.8 124 km
Apr 16, 2005 34 km ENE of Palca, Peru M5.8 66 km
May 17, 1990 48 km SE of Palca, Peru M5.8 60 km
Jan 27, 2004 31 km SE of El Algarrobal, Peru M5.8 95 km
Aug 26, 2003 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru M5.7 104 km
Feb 25, 1990 76 km WSW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia M5.7 111 km
Oct 25, 1996 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru M5.7 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 25,000 111 km
1604 S. PERU Earthquake 5.0 m 174 81 km
1868 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m 111 km
1895 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 87 km
1715 PERU Earthquake 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacora (52 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tacora Stratovolcano(es) 5,980 m (19,619 ft) Unknown 52 km
Taapaca Complex 5,860 m (19,226 ft) -320 73 km
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 88 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 107 km
Parinacota Stratovolcano 6,336 m (20,787 ft) 290 112 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in Wettest
February 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in Warmest
March 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Driest
April 65°F (19°C) 0.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in
June 60°F (15°C) 0.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
August 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in Coldest
September 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in
December 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in

Piedra Blanca has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 59°F in August to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.1") and March the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Piedra Blanca

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa 42025 Aurelia Arce Vildoso
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Radio Stations near Piedra Blanca

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Fama Sur (Tarata) local radio AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Retro 80s, 90s MP3 320 kbps
Radio Positiva Tacna MP3 112 kbps
Radio Andina Tarata local news MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Piedra Blanca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Zela
Casa de Zela
Casa Jurídica
Casa Jurídica
Museo Casa Basadre Grohmann
Museo Casa Basadre Grohmann
Museo de Miculla
Museo de Sitio del Alto de la Alianza
Museo de Sitio del Alto de la Alianza
Museo de sitio Peañas
Museo de sitio Peañas
Museo Ferroviario Nacional de Tacna
Museo Ferroviario Nacional de Tacna
Museo Histórico Regional
Museo Histórico Regional

Libraries in Piedra Blanca

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Central de Tacna0.0
Biblioteca Central UNJBG0.0
biblioteca de pocollay0.0
Biblioteca UPT0.0

Farmers Markets in Piedra Blanca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
15 de Enero
Asociación 2001
Centro Comercial Patricio Melendez
Centro Comercial Siglo XXI
Galeria Comercial San Gregorio
La Agronómica Tacna
Mercado 1 de Mayo
Mercado 2 de Mayo
Mercado Alfoso Ugarte
Mercado Central
Mercado central Viñani
Mercado de Ciudad Nueva
Mercado de Exproductores 24 de Junio
Mercado de la Esperanza
Mercado Francisco Bolognesi
Mercado Grau
Mercado Héroes del Cenepa
Mercado Intiorko
Mercado Jerusalén
Mercado Juan Velasco Alvarado
Mercado Juan Velasco Alvarado
Mercado Julio Rospigliosi
Mercado La Natividad
Mercado La Unión
Mercado Leoncio Prado
Mercado Loyola
Mercado Mayorista Pesquero
Mercado Municipal de Pocollay
Mercado Primero de Enero
Mercado San Francisco
Mercado San Juan Capilla II Etapa
Mercado San Martín
Mercado Santa Ana
Mercado Santa Rosa
Mercado Santa Susana
Mercado Señor de los Milagros
Mercado Vista Alegre
Mercado Vista Alegre de las Rieleas
Mercado Zonal 1 de Mayo Cono Norte
Mercado Zonal Alto de la Alianza

Hotels in Piedra Blanca

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hospedaje 24 Horas
Hostal Santa Rita

Restaurants in Piedra Blanca

25 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Doña Maty
El Gordito
El Huerto de Amelia
El Viejo Misti
Encuentros
Escondida
Huarango
Kuska
La Casa del Parrillero
La Esquina
Las Parras
Las Sureñitas
Los Rosales
Mayra
Mechita
Piedra Blanca
Piedra Blanca Casa & Campo
Piscinas "El Bosque"
Quinta Franco
Restaurant El Patroncito
Restaurante Piscinas Azul Azul
Rosita
Sol y Sombra
Tahuantinsuyo
Valle Viejo

Gas Stations in Piedra Blanca

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grifo San Jose

Stadiums & Teams in Piedra Blanca

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio Bombonera
Estadio de Pocollay
Estadio Enrique Paillardelle
Estadio Joel Gutiérrez
Estadio Maracaná

Airports Near Piedra Blanca

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chacalluta International AirportARIMedium Airport
Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International AirportTCQMedium Airport
Charaña AirportSmall Airport
El Buitre AirportSmall Airport
Toquepala AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Piedra Blanca

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Atención de Medicina Complementaria
Centro Medico
Centro médico del niño y del adolescente
kinesiology the chine
Ramon Copaja
REMASUR resonancia magnética Tacna
terreno propiedad de essalud

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 Piedra Blanca

What is the population of Piedra Blanca?

Piedra Blanca has a population of 647 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,130.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Piedra Blanca?

Piedra Blanca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 365 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.8 inches.

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