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Pisac, Peru
Cuzco Department · Peru
Pisac is a small town in Cuzco Department, Peru with a population of 2,000. Elevation: 9,744 ft (2,970 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Pisac
Písac or Pisac is a Peruvian town in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. It is situated on the Urubamba River. Pisac is best known for its Incan ruins and large market which attracts heavy tourist traffic from nearby Cusco.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,000 |
| Population Density | 35 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 9,744 ft (2,970 m) |
| Coordinates | -13.4225°, -71.8467° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Cuzco Department |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.7 inches (1,009 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.1 inches (3 cm) |
About Pisac
Pisac is a small town in Peru (Cuzco Department) with a population of 2,000. The city sits at an elevation of 9,744 feet (2,970 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Pisac
Pisac has an average annual temperature of 13.1°C (56°F). The hottest month is Nov (14.8°C), the coldest is Jul (10.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 727 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,744 ft (2,970 m) |
| Area | 57.2 sq mi (148.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.4225°N, 71.8467°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (99 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 99 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 4.4 in |
Pisac has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 45°F in June to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.2").
Schools in Pisac
22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Tambo De Gozo | - | - | - | - |
| PRONOEI | - | - | - | - |
| Imstitución Educativa 662 Nuestra Señora del Carmen | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 50740 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Wiñaypaq | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 50178 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Bernardo Tambohuacso | - | - | - | - |
| Ceba - Albert Einstein | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Divino Corazon De Jesus | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Divino Corazon | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 50182 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 50214 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Kusi Kawsay | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 50212 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 50179 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución educativa No. 50179 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 50181 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Amauta | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 50211 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 50836 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 50213 San Juan Bautista De La Salle | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 50180 Jose Carlos Mariategui | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Pisac
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Salkantay | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| JVM la Estación (Cusco) | baladas | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RAM Cusco | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Antena 5 Cusco 1600 AM (más que una Radio !) | clasicos, cultural | MP3 | |
| JVM la Estación | baladas | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Pisac
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choco Museo | ||||
| Choco museum | ||||
| Convento de San Francisco de Asís | ||||
| Coricancha | ||||
| Hilario Mendivil Museum | ||||
| Inca Museum | ||||
| Inkariy Museum | ||||
| Machu Picchu Museum | ||||
| Museo Amano | ||||
| Museo de Arte Popular | ||||
| Museo de la Catedral del Cusco | ||||
| Museo de la Coca | ||||
| Museo de las Plantas Sagradas | ||||
| Museo de Piedras Cusco Rumi Llaqta | ||||
| Museo de Pisac | ||||
| Museo de Santa Catalina | ||||
| Museo de Sitio | ||||
| Museo de Sitio Qorikancha | ||||
| Museo del Convento de la Merced | ||||
| Museo del Convento de San Francisco | ||||
| Museo El Quijote | ||||
| Museo Histórico Regional | ||||
| Museo Maximo Laura | ||||
| Museo Municipal de Arte Contemporaneo | ||||
| Museo Quechua | ||||
| Museo Viviente del Ande | ||||
| Museum of Precolumbian Art | ||||
| Museum of Religious Art | ||||
| Natural History Museum | ||||
| Yucay Museum |
Libraries in Pisac
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Facultad de Ingenieria Geologica | 0.0 | |||||
| Ludic Wasi games | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Pisac
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asociacion de Comerciantes Las Poderosas del Altiplano | |||||
| Ccascaparo's Market | |||||
| Ccascaparo's Market | |||||
| Centro Artesanal de Cuzco | |||||
| Centro Comercial América | |||||
| Centro Comercial El Molino I | |||||
| Chinchero Market | |||||
| Cloth market | |||||
| Cloth market | |||||
| Feria Piuraypampa | |||||
| La Cachina Imperial | |||||
| Mercadillo Túpac Amaru | |||||
| Mercadillo Túpac Amaru | |||||
| Mercado Artesanal | |||||
| Mercado Artesanal Qoricancha Nº 22 | |||||
| Mercado Artesanal Qoricancha Nº 22 | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos Pisac | |||||
| Mercado de Frutas | |||||
| Mercado de Huancaro | |||||
| Mercado de Huayllabamba | |||||
| Mercado de Huayllabamba | |||||
| Mercado de Pisac | |||||
| Mercado de Productores San José de Urco | |||||
| Mercado de Rosaspata | |||||
| Mercado de San Blas | |||||
| Mercado El Molino II | |||||
| Mercado Modelo | |||||
| Mercado modelo de San Sebastian | |||||
| Mercado Molino I | |||||
| Mercado Molino II | |||||
| Mercado Molinoolino | |||||
| Mercado San Salvador | |||||
| Mercado Tankarniyoc | |||||
| Mercado Tica Tica | |||||
| Mercado Vinocanchón | |||||
| Mercado Wanchaq | |||||
| Mercado zonal de Zarzuela | |||||
| Paucartambo Market | |||||
| San Pedro Market | |||||
| Tito | |||||
| Tito |
Hotels in Pisac
14 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Pisac
31 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Pisac
10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Pisac
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Pisac
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Pisac
4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pisac
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Pisac
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Pisac
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerveza Allpa | ||||
| Cerveza Allpa | ||||
| El Conejo Bar | ||||
| El Conejo Bar |
Stadiums & Teams in Pisac
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Pisac
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport | CUZ | Large Airport |
| Huanacopampa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Patria Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Pisac
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de rehabilitación de menores |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Pisac
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de San Pedro Apostol |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Pisac
What is the population of Pisac?
Pisac has a population of 2,000 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 57.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pisac?
Pisac has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 348 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.7 inches, with 1.1 inches of snow.