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Querco, Peru

Huancavelica · Peru

Querco is a small town in Huancavelica, Peru with a population of 505. Elevation: 9,439 ft (2,877 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

505 Population 2/sq mi density
9,439 ft Elevation 2,877 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
35.9 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Querco

Querco is a remote town and the capital city of the Querco District, a district of the Huaytará province in Peru. Residents own bulls, ducks, sheep, dogs, pigs, and cattle.

People

Population505
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain35.9 in/yr
Sunny Days342/yr
Elevation9,439 ft (2,877 m)
Population505
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation9,439 ft (2,877 m)
Coordinates-13.9804°, -74.9765°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceHuancavelica
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation35.9 inches (912 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Querco

Querco is a small town in Peru (Huancavelica) with a population of 505. The city sits at an elevation of 9,439 feet (2,877 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.9 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Querco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 342 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 35.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 9,439 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average83.0°F
54% above Peru avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days342 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,439 ft (2,877 m)
Area241.8 sq mi (626.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-13.9804°N, 74.9765°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"
6% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.10"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

433 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Jul 8, 2025.

Nov 12, 1996 60 km SW of Changuillo, Peru M7.7 135 km
Aug 16, 2007 46 km WSW of Santiago, Peru M6.4 129 km
Jan 30, 2012 6 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.4 74 km
Apr 5, 1991 21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.3 64 km
May 16, 1992 4 km E of San Clemente, Peru M6.1 127 km
Mar 15, 2014 24 km SSW of Paracas, Peru M6.1 145 km
Nov 13, 1996 54 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M6.1 123 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 68 km
Aug 16, 2007 46 km S of Paracas, Peru M6.0 138 km
Aug 18, 2007 7 km NNW of Paracas, Peru M6.0 143 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 125 km
May 3, 2005 central Peru M5.9 111 km
Feb 18, 2014 10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M5.9 70 km
Aug 16, 2007 25 km W of Santiago, Peru M5.8 108 km
Nov 15, 1996 30 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M5.8 104 km
Jan 25, 2019 15 km WNW of Llipata, Peru M5.7 74 km
Sep 22, 2010 6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru M5.7 135 km
Nov 14, 1996 58 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M5.7 123 km
Jul 2, 2012 29 km SSE of Santiago, Peru M5.7 83 km
May 6, 2012 14 km SE of Humay, Peru M5.6 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1996 S. PERU Earthquake 0.4 m 14 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 5.3 in
February 47°F (9°C) 6.1 in
March 47°F (8°C) 6.1 in Wettest
April 47°F (8°C) 1.5 in
May 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in
June 42°F (6°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 84°F (29°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 42°F (6°C) 0.2 in
September 44°F (7°C) 0.5 in
October 46°F (8°C) 0.9 in
November 47°F (8°C) 0.9 in
December 47°F (9°C) 2.3 in

Querco has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 42°F in June to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Querco

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 22157
Institución Educativa No. 36555
Institución Educativa No. 22193
Institución Educativa No. 22196
Institución Educativa No. 35011
Institución Educativa No. 22159
Institución Educativa No. 22647
Institución Educativa San Francisco De Asis
Institución Educativa Pacomarca
Institución Educativa No. 22653
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
2,903 m (9,525 ft)
Postal Code
09645

🇵🇪 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 Querco

What is the population of Querco?

Querco has a population of 505 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 241.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Querco?

Querco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 342 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.9 inches.

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