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Poroy, Peru
Cuzco Department · Peru
Poroy is a small town in Cuzco Department, Peru with a population of 961. Elevation: 11,519 ft (3,511 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
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About Poroy
Poroy est une ville péruvienne du département de Cuzco. C'est le chef-lieu du district de Poroy.
People
Climate
| Population | 961 |
| Population Density | 33 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 11,519 ft (3,511 m) |
| Coordinates | -13.4971°, -72.0425° |
| 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 Poroy
Poroy is a small town in Peru (Cuzco Department) with a population of 961. The city sits at an elevation of 11,519 feet (3,511 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 Poroy
Poroy 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 | 11,519 ft (3,511 m) |
| Area | 29.5 sq mi (76.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.4971°N, 72.0425°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (106 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 106 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 4.6 in |
Poroy has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 47°F in June to 53°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.0") and June the driest (0.2").
Schools in Poroy
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 501222 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 501260 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Manuel Seoane Corrales | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 501452 | — | — | — | — |
| Ausangate Andino International School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Poroy
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 Poroy
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alqa Museo de Arte Popular Andino | ||||
| Choco Museo | ||||
| Choco museum | ||||
| Convento de San Francisco de Asís | ||||
| Coricancha | ||||
| Hilario Mendivil Museum | ||||
| Inca Museum | ||||
| Inca Wasi Casa Museo | ||||
| Inkariy Museum | ||||
| Machu Picchu Museum | ||||
| Museo Amano | ||||
| Museo de Arte Popular | ||||
| Museo de la Catedral del Cusco | ||||
| Museo de la Chicha Yola | ||||
| Museo de la Coca | ||||
| Museo de las Plantas Sagradas | ||||
| Museo de Piedras Cusco Rumi Llaqta | ||||
| Museo de Pisac | ||||
| Museo de Qespiwanka | ||||
| 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 Poroy
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Urubamba | 0.0 | |||||
| Facultad de Ingenieria Geologica | 0.0 | |||||
| Ludic Wasi games | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Poroy
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfalfa Market | |||||
| 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 de Urubamba | |||||
| Mercado de Productores San José de Urco | |||||
| Mercado de Rosaspata | |||||
| Mercado de San Blas | |||||
| Mercado El Molino II | |||||
| Mercado Ferial de Chinchaypujio | |||||
| Mercado Modelo | |||||
| Mercado modelo de San Sebastian | |||||
| Mercado Molino I | |||||
| Mercado Molino II | |||||
| Mercado Molinoolino | |||||
| Mercado Ollantaytambo | |||||
| Mercado Tankarniyoc | |||||
| Mercado Tica Tica | |||||
| Mercado Vinocanchón | |||||
| Mercado Wanchaq | |||||
| Mercado zonal de Zarzuela | |||||
| Plaza Manya Raqui Graft Market | |||||
| San Pedro Market | |||||
| Tito | |||||
| Tito | |||||
| Urubamba Market | |||||
| Urubamba Old Market |
Restaurants in Poroy
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Poroy
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Poroy
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Poroy
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Poroy
13 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Poroy
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerveza Allpa | ||||
| Cerveza Allpa | ||||
| El Conejo Bar | ||||
| El Conejo Bar |
Stadiums & Teams in Poroy
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Poroy
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 Poroy
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de rehabilitación de menores |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Poroy
What is the population of Poroy?
Poroy has a population of 961 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 29.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Poroy?
Poroy 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.