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Puerto Amargura, Peru

Ayacucho · Peru

Puerto Amargura is a small town in Ayacucho, Peru with a population of 543. Elevation: 1,693 ft (516 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

543 Population 2/sq mi density
1,693 ft Elevation 516 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
92.4 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population543
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain92.4 in/yr
Sunny Days331/yr
Elevation1,693 ft (516 m)
Population543
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation1,693 ft (516 m)
Coordinates-12.4066°, -73.9061°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAyacucho
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation92.4 inches (2,348 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Puerto Amargura

Puerto Amargura is a small town in Peru (Ayacucho) with a population of 543. The city sits at an elevation of 1,693 feet (516 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 92.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Puerto Amargura enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 331 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 92.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,693 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average64.8°F
20% above Peru avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,693 ft (516 m)
Area363.1 sq mi (940.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-12.4066°N, 73.9061°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.4"
143% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 8.66"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

121 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 30, 2025.

Feb 21, 2001 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru M5.7 142 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 126 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 51 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 81 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 117 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 46 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 110 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 98 km
Aug 17, 1995 54 km WNW of Pangoa, Peru M5.1 80 km
Mar 7, 1997 39 km E of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.1 145 km
Jul 13, 2024 29 km ESE of Pangoa, Peru M5.1 127 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 149 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 37 km
Jan 22, 2011 7 km WSW of Pangoa, Peru M5.0 96 km
Jul 15, 2012 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru M5.0 131 km
Apr 14, 2014 5 km WNW of Vilca, Peru M4.9 144 km
Apr 7, 1998 6 km NE of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M4.9 149 km
Feb 19, 2024 11 km NW of Huachocolpa, Peru M4.9 138 km
Feb 26, 2006 4 km NNW of Izcuchaca, Peru M4.8 121 km
Sep 13, 2024 28 km NW of Vilcanchos, Peru M4.8 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 8.6 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 8.4 in
March 74°F (23°C) 8.7 in Wettest
April 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in
May 72°F (22°C) 2.7 in
June 71°F (22°C) 1.5 in Driest
July 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in
August 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
October 74°F (23°C) 5.1 in
November 74°F (23°C) 5.2 in Warmest
December 74°F (23°C) 6.7 in

Puerto Amargura has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 64°F in January to 74°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 60.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.7") and June the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Puerto Amargura

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Quisto Central, Pichari - La Convencion
Institución Educativa No. 38831
Institución Educativa No. 501389
Institución Educativa Modesto Bastidas Espinoza
Institución Educativa No. 38752
Institución Educativa No. 38968
Institución Educativa No. 38317
Institución Educativa No. 38873
Institución Educativa Nogalpampa
Institución Educativa No. 38943
Institución Educativa No. 38942
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Farmers Markets in Puerto Amargura

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Modelo de Kimbiri
Mercado Modelo de Pichari
Mercado San Francisco

Restaurants in Puerto Amargura

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

& Marisquería Sol y Luna, BQ Llochegua N 480, Cel 992247643

Airports Near Puerto Amargura

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte AirportAYPMedium Airport
Luisiana AirportSmall Airport
Palmapampa AirportSmall Airport
Pichari AirportSmall Airport
Quempiri AirfieldSmall Airport
San Francisco AirportSmall Airport

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 Puerto Amargura

What is the population of Puerto Amargura?

Puerto Amargura has a population of 543 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 363.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Puerto Amargura?

Puerto Amargura enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 331 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 92.4 inches.

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