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Quinistaquillas, Peru
Moquegua Department · Peru
Quinistaquillas is a small town in Moquegua Department, Peru with a population of 524. Elevation: 5,869 ft (1,789 m). Average temperature: 32°F (0°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 524 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,869 ft (1,789 m) |
| Coordinates | -16.7488°, -70.8796° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Moquegua Department |
| Average Temperature | 32°F (0°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.2 inches (793 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 142.4 inches (362 cm) |
About Quinistaquillas
Quinistaquillas is a small town in Peru (Moquegua Department) with a population of 524. The city sits at an elevation of 5,869 feet (1,789 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 32°F (0°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 32°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 32.0°F |
| 41% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,869 ft (1,789 m) |
| Area | 781.5 sq mi (2,024.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.7488°N, 70.8796°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1604 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 174 | 126 km |
| 1895 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | — | 140 km |
| 1715 | PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 62 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (16 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 16 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 62 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 87 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 93 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 149 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 168 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 32°F (0°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
Quinistaquillas has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 31°F in January to 61°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 3.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.2") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Quinistaquillas
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 43087 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Víctor Raúl Haya de la Torre | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Quinistaquillas
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Studio 97 | — | MP3 96 kbps |
Clinics in Quinistaquillas
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Quinistaquillas
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Rodríguez Ballón International Airport | AQP | Large Airport |
| Cesar Torke Podesta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cuajone Botiflaca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Toquepala Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Quinistaquillas?
Quinistaquillas has a population of 524 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 781.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Quinistaquillas?
Quinistaquillas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 32°F in July. The area receives 348 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.2 inches, with 142.4 inches of snow.