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Puquina, Peru
Moquegua Department · Peru
Puquina is a small town in Moquegua Department, Peru with a population of 910. Elevation: 10,131 ft (3,088 m). Average temperature: 32°F (0°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Puquina
Puquina is an extinct language once spoken in the region surrounding Lake Titicaca and in the north of Chile. It is often associated with the culture that built Tiwanaku.
People
Climate
| Population | 910 |
| Population Density | 66 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10,131 ft (3,088 m) |
| Coordinates | -16.6242°, -71.1844° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Moquegua Department |
| Average Temperature | 32°F (0°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.2 inches (793 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 142.4 inches (362 cm) |
About Puquina
Puquina is a small town in Peru (Moquegua Department) with a population of 910. The city sits at an elevation of 10,131 feet (3,088 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 32°F (0°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 32°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 32.0°F |
| 41% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,131 ft (3,088 m) |
| Area | 13.7 sq mi (35.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 66/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.6242°N, 71.1844°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1604 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 174 | 142 km |
| 1715 | PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 86 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (36 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 36 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 61 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 97 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 118 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 122 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 134 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 181 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 32°F (0°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
Puquina has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 31°F in January to 51°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 7.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.2") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Puquina
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Virgen del Carmen | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 43140 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 43084 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Juan Pablo II | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Juan Pablo II | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 43065 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 43081 Horacio Zeballos Gámez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Mariano Lino Urquieta | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 43085 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 43067 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Chilata | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 43079 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 43069 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Puquina
20 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RADIO TRINIDAD 1070 AM | folclore, folk music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Conexion kpop | kpop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Melodia FM | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Conexion Kpop Girls groups | kpop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio JR (88.7, Arequipa) | classic music, local radio | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Estacion radio cumbia | cumbia peruana | MP3 | |
| FRECUENCIA 1330 AM (parque azangaro miraflores) LUIS ANGEL ANCON PATIÑO | informativa, infotainment | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RadioMix AQP Rock-Pop en Español (Dj Ethamx) | latin rock, rock en español | MP3 | |
| Melodia Arequipa | cumbia peruana, local news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Yaraví | community radio, local news | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio SinPatrones | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| RADIO SINPATRONES (AREQUIPA) | alternative, musica popular | MP3 64 kbps | |
| RadioMix AQP (Dj Ethamx) | 12", alternative pop | MP3 | |
| Radio metropolitana Arequipa | noticias, noticias opinion | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO UNICAR | classic rock, club dance electronic house trance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MGR Radio (Mara Gamero & Dj Ethamx) | radio music rock pop | MP3 | |
| Radio victor music Perú | variado | MP3 | |
| Radio SinPatrones (Valle de Tambo) | alternative, folclor | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Superstereo 105.5 fm | latino | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Estrella Trujillo (102.7 Trujillo) | generalist | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Puquina
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo del Niño Chimarrón |
Clinics in Puquina
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Puquina
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Rodríguez Ballón International Airport | AQP | Large Airport |
| Cesar Torke Podesta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cuajone Botiflaca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mariano Melgar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Toquepala Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Vitor Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Puquina?
Puquina has a population of 910 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 66 people per square mile, spread across 13.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Puquina?
Puquina has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 32°F in July. The area receives 348 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.2 inches, with 142.4 inches of snow.