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Quilca, Peru
Arequipa · Peru
Quilca is a small town in Arequipa, Peru with a population of 207. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Quilca
Quilca es una localidad portuaria peruana, capital del distrito homónimo ubicado en la provincia de Camaná en el departamento de Arequipa.
People
Climate
| Population | 207 |
| Population Density | 61 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | -16.7169°, -72.4255° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Arequipa |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 0.8 inches (20 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Quilca
Quilca is a small town in Peru (Arequipa) with a population of 207. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.8 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 364 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 61/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.7169°N, 72.4255°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.8 m (29 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2001 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 8.8 m | 103 | 139 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huambo (104 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 104 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 112 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 120 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 145 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 168 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in |
Quilca has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 58°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.1") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Quilca
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa 40244 Virgen De La Candelaria De Quilca | — | — | — | — |
Hotels in Quilca
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Quilca
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Quilca
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mariano Melgar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mollendo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Siguas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Vitor Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Quilca
What is the population of Quilca?
Quilca has a population of 207 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 61 people per square mile, spread across 3.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Quilca?
Quilca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 364 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 0.8 inches.