Queropalca, Peru
Huánuco Department · Peru
Queropalca is a small town in Huánuco Department, Peru with a population of 752. Elevation: 12,533 ft (3,820 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 752 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 12,533 ft (3,820 m) |
| Coordinates | -10.1819°, -76.8033° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Huánuco Department |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 58.3 inches (1,480 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 163.3 inches (415 cm) |
About Queropalca
Queropalca is a small town in Peru (Huánuco Department) with a population of 752. The city sits at an elevation of 12,533 feet (3,820 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.3 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,533 ft (3,820 m) |
| Area | 398.7 sq mi (1,032.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.1819°S, 76.8033°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1971 | CHUNGAR | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 600 | 110 km |
| 2010 | 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER | Meteorological | 23.0 m | 1 | 136 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 40°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in |
Queropalca has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in June to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (0.5").
Schools in Queropalca
12 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 32359 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 32933 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 33358 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Colegio Nacional | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Santa Rosa | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 32357 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 32793 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Colegio Nacional | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 32269 Colegio Nacional | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 32853 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 32778 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 32363 | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Queropalca
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal |
Airports Near Queropalca
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini Airport | HUU | Medium Airport |
| Huánuco Viejo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ricrán Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Vicco Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
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What is the population of Queropalca?
Queropalca has a population of 752 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 398.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Queropalca?
Queropalca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 58.3 inches, with 163.3 inches of snow.
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