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Pocollay, Peru
Tacna · Peru
Pocollay is a small town in Tacna, Peru with a population of 0. Elevation: 2,073 ft (632 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
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About Pocollay
Tacna, officially San Pedro de Tacna, is a city in southern Peru and the capital of the department of Tacna. Located in the Caplina River valley about 35 km (22 mi) north of the border with Chile, it is one of the country's main commercial centers and Peru's tenth most populous city. Known for its strong patriotic identity, Tacna features numerous monuments and place names commemorating Peru's independence and the War of the Pacific. Its inhabitants are known as tacneños.
People
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,073 ft (632 m) |
| Coordinates | -17.9964°, -70.2199° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Tacna |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 2.8 inches (71 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Pocollay
Pocollay is a small town in Peru (Tacna) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 2,073 feet (632 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.8 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Pocollay
Pocollay 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.1°F |
| 21% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 365 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,073 ft (632 m) |
| Area | 1,130.0 sq mi (2,926.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.9964°N, 70.2199°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 | 106 km |
| 1604 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 174 | 77 km |
| 1868 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 106 km |
| 1895 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | — | 83 km |
| 1715 | PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 99 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacora (57 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 57 km |
| Taapaca | Complex | 5,860 m (19,226 ft) | -320 | 77 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 90 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 109 km |
| Parinacota | Stratovolcano | 6,336 m (20,787 ft) | 290 | 116 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 168 km |
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 (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°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 |
Pocollay has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 59°F in August to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.1") and March the driest (0.0").
Schools in Pocollay
19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa 43004 Justo Arias y Aragüez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jean le Rond d'Alembert | — | — | — | — |
| I.E.I. 427 Jesús Divina Misericordia | — | — | — | — |
| Innova Schools | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jorge Basadre Grohmann | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Maria de los Angeles | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Futura Schools | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Santa María Eufrasia | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 43505 Gustavo Pons Muzzo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa El Shaddai | — | — | — | — |
| Noé Moisés Dávalos Ybáñez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Félix y Carolina de Repetti | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Federico Barreto | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 42250 César Cohaila Tamayo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa PNP Alférez Mariano Santos Mateos | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Marista de Tacna | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 43007 Luis Banchero Rossi | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 42012 Rebeca Martínez de Sánchez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Manuel Flores Calvo | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Pocollay
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RADIO CORAL 97.5 FM | cumbia peruana | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Fama Sur (Tarata) | local radio | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Retro | 80s, 90s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| LibelulaChile.com señal 1 (CL) | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Digital FM (CL) | pop | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Digital FM (BR) | — | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| LibelulaChile.cl (CL) | familiar, folclore | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Positiva Tacna | — | MP3 112 kbps | |
| Radio Andina Tarata | local news | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Pocollay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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 Pocollay
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Central de Tacna | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Central UNJBG | 0.0 | |||||
| biblioteca de pocollay | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca UPT | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Pocollay
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Pocollay
7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Pocollay
32 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Pocollay
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Pocollay
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Pocollay
5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Pocollay
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Pocollay
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pocollay
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Pocollay
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Pocollay
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Pocollay
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio Bombonera | ||
| Estadio de Pocollay | ||
| Estadio Enrique Paillardelle | ||
| Estadio Joel Gutiérrez | ||
| Estadio Maracaná |
Airports Near Pocollay
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chacalluta International Airport | ARI | Medium Airport |
| Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport | TCQ | Medium Airport |
| El Buitre Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Toquepala Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Pocollay
7 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Pocollay
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes | |
| Santísima Curz Misionera de Candarave | |
| Templo Señor de los Milagros |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the weather like in Pocollay?
Pocollay 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 63°F in July. The area receives 365 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.8 inches.