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Quebrada Honda, Peru

Cuzco Department · Peru

Quebrada Honda is a small town in Cuzco Department, Peru with a population of 2,433. Elevation: 5,892 ft (1,796 m). Average temperature: 44°F (6°C).

2,433 Population 13/sq mi density
5,892 ft Elevation 1,796 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 6°C
130.3 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population2,433
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)
Rain130.3 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation5,892 ft (1,796 m)
Population2,433
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation5,892 ft (1,796 m)
Coordinates-12.6818°, -72.2777°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceCuzco Department
Average Temperature44°F (6°C)
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average42°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation130.3 inches (3,309 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Quebrada Honda

Quebrada Honda is a small town in Peru (Cuzco Department) with a population of 2,433. The city sits at an elevation of 5,892 feet (1,796 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 42°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 130.3 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Quebrada Honda has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 130.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,892 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

58°F Jan (15°C) 42°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below Peru avg
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average42°F (6°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,892 ft (1,796 m)
Area187.3 sq mi (485.2 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates-12.6818°N, 72.2777°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 130.3"
243% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 8.10"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

78 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jul 6, 1991 15 km W of Lares, Peru M7.0 48 km
Jan 10, 1998 101 km E of Pangoa, Peru M6.4 76 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 123 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 145 km
Dec 30, 2012 46 km E of Salvación, Peru M5.2 147 km
Jan 29, 1994 75 km NE of Pangoa, Peru M5.2 109 km
Jan 10, 1998 89 km E of Pangoa, Peru M5.2 60 km
Jul 13, 2024 29 km ESE of Pangoa, Peru M5.1 73 km
Sep 2, 1992 59 km NE of Salvación, Peru M5.1 142 km
May 2, 2024 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.1 99 km
Aug 10, 1994 central Peru M5.1 139 km
Jan 22, 2011 7 km WSW of Pangoa, Peru M5.0 104 km
Aug 8, 2003 6 km N of Colcha, Peru M5.0 134 km
May 5, 2024 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru M5.0 111 km
Jul 6, 2015 7 km E of Colcha, Peru M4.9 143 km
Aug 12, 2010 77 km ENE of Pangoa, Peru M4.9 80 km
Sep 20, 2012 9 km WSW of Palpacachi, Peru M4.9 140 km
May 24, 2018 67 km NNW of Salvación, Peru M4.9 78 km
Jun 30, 2009 99 km NW of Salvación, Peru M4.9 64 km
Aug 8, 2003 5 km NNW of Colcha, Peru M4.8 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (194 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (15°C) 7.9 in
February 60°F (16°C) 8.1 in Wettest
March 60°F (16°C) 7.1 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 0.9 in Driest
July 42°F (6°C) 1.1 in Coldest
August 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
September 60°F (15°C) 2.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in Warmest
November 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
December 60°F (16°C) 6.4 in

Quebrada Honda has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 42°F in July to 61°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (8.1") and June the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Quebrada Honda

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Huachibamba
Institución Educativa No. 50169
Institución Educativa No. 501107
Institución Educativa No. 50336
Institución Educativa San Juan Bautista
Institución Educativa No. 50341
Institución Educativa No. 50163
Institución Educativa No. 50200
Institución Educativa Monte Salvado
Institución Educativa No. 501327
Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora Del Carmen
Institución Educativa No. 50172
Institución Educativa No. 50856
Institución Educativa No. 50177
Institución Educativa No. 501180
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Radio Stations near Quebrada Honda

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Amo la Música rock clásico MP3

Clinics in Quebrada Honda

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Quebrada

Bus Stations in Quebrada Honda

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Quebrada Honda Bus Terminal

Gas Stations in Quebrada Honda

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PE #3958443701
San Cristobal

Banks in Quebrada Honda

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de la Nación

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Quebrada Honda

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Manú National ParkNatural1987

Churches & Religious Organizations in Quebrada Honda

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia María Auxiliadora

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
1,148 m (3,767 ft)
Postal Code
08771

🇵🇪 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Quebrada Honda

Manú National Park
Natural · inscribed 1987
This huge 1.5 million-ha park has successive tiers of vegetation rising from 150 to 4,200 m above sea-level. The tropical forest in the lower tiers is home to an unrivalled variety of animal and plant species. Some 850 species of birds have been identified and...

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 Quebrada Honda

What is the population of Quebrada Honda?

Quebrada Honda has a population of 2,433 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 187.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Quebrada Honda?

Quebrada Honda has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 42°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 130.3 inches.

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