Quiaca, Peru

Puno · Peru

Quiaca is a small town in Puno, Peru with a population of 329. Elevation: 8,189 ft (2,496 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

329 Population 1/sq mi density
8,189 ft Elevation 2,496 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
49.9 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population329
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain49.9 in/yr
Elevation8,189 ft (2,496 m)
Population329
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation8,189 ft (2,496 m)
Coordinates-14.4223°, -69.3450°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvincePuno
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)
Annual Precipitation49.9 inches (1,268 mm)
Annual Snowfall117.6 inches (299 cm)

About Quiaca

Quiaca is a small town in Peru (Puno) with a population of 329. The city sits at an elevation of 8,189 feet (2,496 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 37°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.9 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Quiaca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 117.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 8,189 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 37°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average37.5°F
31% below Peru avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)

Geography

Elevation8,189 ft (2,496 m)
Area556.5 sq mi (1,441.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates14.4223°S, 69.3450°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.9"
31% above Peru avg
Snowfall 117.6"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.10"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

69 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.7 on Feb 17, 2025.

May 26, 2022 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru M7.2 115 km
Mar 1, 2019 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru M7.0 93 km
Jan 10, 1994 74 km S of Tambopata, Peru M6.9 121 km
Nov 28, 1997 97 km NE of Sandia, Peru M6.7 97 km
Jun 9, 1994 92 km E of Sina, Peru M6.1 98 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 137 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 137 km
Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 126 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 124 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 130 km
Mar 15, 2009 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru M5.7 110 km
Oct 28, 2003 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru M5.6 134 km
Aug 8, 1994 114 km NW of Rurrenabaque, Bolivia M5.6 125 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 136 km
Oct 14, 1999 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru M5.5 124 km
May 1, 1993 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.4 144 km
Jun 29, 2013 23 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.3 140 km
May 7, 1996 5 km E of Caminaca, Peru M5.2 123 km
May 20, 2024 5 km WSW of Azángaro, Peru M5.1 112 km
Jun 9, 2010 16 km NE of Palca, Peru M5.0 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 6.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 5.4 in
March 50°F (10°C) 4.9 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.7 in
May 47°F (8°C) 1.3 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 37°F (3°C) 0.6 in
August 46°F (8°C) 1.1 in
September 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
November 51°F (10°C) 2.9 in Warmest
December 51°F (10°C) 5.3 in

Quiaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 37°F in January to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and June the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Quiaca

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 70657 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 72577 - - - -
Institución Educativa Agropecuario Quiaca - - - -
Institución Educativa 72446 Ricardo Palma Soriano - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 72512 - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Quiaca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Virgen de la Candelaria

Airports Near Quiaca

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ulla Ulla Airport-Small 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 Quiaca

What is the population of Quiaca?

Quiaca has a population of 329 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 556.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Quiaca?

Quiaca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 37°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 49.9 inches, with 117.6 inches of snow.

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