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Quilmaná, Peru

Lima region · Peru

Quilmaná is a small city in Lima region, Peru with a population of 6,442. Elevation: 531 ft (162 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

6,442 Population 36/sq mi density
531 ft Elevation 162 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
2.8 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Quilmaná

Quilmaná District is one of sixteen districts of Cañete Province in Peru.

People

Population6,442
Density36/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain2.8 in/yr
Sunny Days360/yr
Elevation531 ft (162 m)
Population6,442
Population Density36 / sq mi
Elevation531 ft (162 m)
Coordinates-12.9486°, -76.3811°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLima region
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation2.8 inches (70 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Quilmaná

Quilmaná is a small city in Peru (Lima region) with a population of 6,442. The city sits at an elevation of 531 feet (162 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.8 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Quilmaná enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 2.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 531 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average68.9°F
28% above Peru avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation531 ft (162 m)
Area176.9 sq mi (458.2 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates-12.9486°N, 76.3811°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.8"
93% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 0.55"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

379 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Jul 8, 2025.

Aug 15, 2007 41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M8.0 54 km
Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 145 km
May 16, 1992 4 km E of San Clemente, Peru M6.1 86 km
Mar 15, 2014 24 km SSW of Paracas, Peru M6.1 127 km
Feb 2, 2009 40 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M6.0 73 km
Aug 16, 2007 46 km S of Paracas, Peru M6.0 150 km
Aug 18, 2007 7 km NNW of Paracas, Peru M6.0 96 km
Jun 23, 2021 11 km WSW of Mala, Peru M5.9 46 km
Aug 17, 2007 44 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.9 77 km
Aug 16, 2007 25 km W of Santiago, Peru M5.8 150 km
Aug 16, 2007 38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.8 51 km
Aug 19, 2007 45 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.8 79 km
May 8, 2003 90 km WSW of Chilca, Peru M5.7 124 km
Sep 22, 2010 6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru M5.7 59 km
Oct 1, 1996 19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru M5.6 56 km
Jun 15, 2025 37 km WSW of Callao, Peru M5.6 144 km
Aug 16, 2007 22 km SSW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.6 36 km
Aug 19, 2007 32 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.6 77 km
May 28, 2003 33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru M5.6 106 km
Aug 16, 2007 43 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.6 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 24.0 m (79 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1746 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 24.0 m 5,941 138 km
2007 S. PERU Earthquake 10.1 m 596 54 km
1865 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 2.0 m 5 131 km
1806 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 1.0 m 122 km
1878 CENTRAL PERU Unknown 5 125 km
1860 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 122 km
1687 S. PERU Earthquake 5,000 63 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
February 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Warmest
March 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
April 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in Coldest
September 62°F (16°C) 0.1 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in

Quilmaná has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 61°F in August to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 2.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.6") and April the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Quilmaná

21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 20243
Institución Educativa No. 20168
Institución Educativa 20964 Virgen De Fatima
C.E.B.A. Miguel Grau
Institución Educativa Inicial Nº 320
Institución Educativa 20177 San Martín de Porres
Institución Educativa 20178 Santa Rosa de Lima
I.E. N° 20245
Institución Educativa No. 20245
Institución Educativa No. 20241
Institución Educativa No. 20142
Institución Educativa No. 2
Institución Educativa No. 20176
Institución Educativa No. 20244
Cañete
Institución Educativa Edward's School
Institución Educativa Gabriela Mistral
Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora De Guadalupe
Institución Educativa El Niño Jesus
Institución Educativa Miguel Grau
Institución Educativa Jesus Nuestro Maestro
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Libraries in Quilmaná

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Quilmaná0.0

Farmers Markets in Quilmaná

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadillo de San Vicente
Mercado de Frutas Don Mariano
Mercado Modelo
Mercado San Leonardo
Mercado Virgen del Carmen

Gas Stations in Quilmaná

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pecsa

Breweries in Quilmaná

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Barra Cervecera

Stadiums & Teams in Quilmaná

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Quilmaná

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeroclub Alas del MarSmall Airport
Las Plumas AirportSmall Airport
Lib Mandi Metropolitan AirportSmall Airport
Revalora AirportSmall Airport
San Bartolo AirportSmall Airport
San Regis AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Quilmaná

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Rinconada de Conta
Iglesia Virgen del Rosario
Santísima Virgen del Rosario

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
185 m (607 ft)
Postal Code
15712

🇵🇪 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 Quilmaná

What is the population of Quilmaná?

Quilmaná has a population of 6,442 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 176.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Quilmaná?

Quilmaná enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.8 inches.

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