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Pilcuyo, Peru
Puno · Peru
Pilcuyo is a small town in Puno, Peru with a population of 769. Elevation: 12,575 ft (3,833 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Pilcuyo
Ilave, also known as Illawi, is the capital city of the Ilave District in El Collao Province, in the Puno Region of Peru. According to the projection of the 2012 census, it has 57,366 inhabitants. It is located on the Ilave River and west from Lake Titicaca.
People
Climate
| Population | 769 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 12,575 ft (3,833 m) |
| Coordinates | -16.1104°, -69.5542° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Puno |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.5 inches (1,029 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Pilcuyo
Pilcuyo is a small town in Peru (Puno) with a population of 769. The city sits at an elevation of 12,575 feet (3,833 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,575 ft (3,833 m) |
| Area | 726.9 sq mi (1,882.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.1104°N, 69.5542°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tutupaca (134 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 134 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 138 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 149 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 7.8 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 47°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 5.9 in |
Pilcuyo has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 46°F in June to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.0") and June the driest (0.2").
Schools in Pilcuyo
60+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 70349 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Itapalluni | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70367 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70327 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jorge Chavez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70337 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70685 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 70340 Glorioso Jose Antonio Encinas | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cesar Vallejo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70737 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 70738 Peru - Birf | — | — | — | — |
| Pilcuyo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Pilcuyo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Micaela Bastidas | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70140 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70715 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70082 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70167 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jorge Basadre | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 70321 Domingo Pilco Vilca | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70331 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70352 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70353 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70382 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70722 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70347 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70322 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 70372 Gamaliel Churata | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Augusto Salazar Bondy | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70357 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Manuel Gonzales Prada | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70332 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Accaso | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70338 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70378 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70333 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70748 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70617 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70375 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Mariano Melgar | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 70344 Cristo Rey | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70379 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jose Olaya | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70339 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70330 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70334 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70634 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70751 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70385 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70384 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70380 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70724 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Juan Velasco Alvarado | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70607 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70661 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70364 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70336 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70383 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70212 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Santiago | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Pilcuyo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Central Ilave | |||||
| Mercado Nuevo San Miguel |
Clinics in Pilcuyo
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pilcuyo
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Pilcuyo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Pilcuyo
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Inca Manco Capac International Airport | JUL | Large Airport |
| Copacabana Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ventilla 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 Pilcuyo?
Pilcuyo has a population of 769 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 726.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pilcuyo?
Pilcuyo has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.5 inches.