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Quiruvilca, Peru

La Libertad · Peru

Quiruvilca is a small city in La Libertad, Peru with a population of 9,226. Elevation: 13,550 ft (4,130 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,226 Population 32/sq mi density
13,550 ft Elevation 4,130 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
67.1 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Quiruvilca

Quiruvilca or Qiruwillka (Quechua) is one of eight districts of the province Santiago de Chuco in Peru.

People

Population9,226
Density32/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain67.1 in/yr
Sunny Days339/yr
Elevation13,550 ft (4,130 m)
Population9,226
Population Density32 / sq mi
Elevation13,550 ft (4,130 m)
Coordinates-7.9667°, -78.2000°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLa Libertad
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation67.1 inches (1,703 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)

About Quiruvilca

Quiruvilca is a small city in Peru (La Libertad) with a population of 9,226. The city sits at an elevation of 13,550 feet (4,130 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Quiruvilca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 339 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 67.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13,550 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below Peru avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13,550 ft (4,130 m)
Area290.6 sq mi (752.5 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates-7.9667°N, 78.2000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.1"
76% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.02"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 13, 2025.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 83 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 107 km
Jan 15, 2019 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.2 143 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 135 km
Jun 24, 2022 near the coast of northern Peru M5.1 142 km
Aug 13, 2025 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.0 136 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 128 km
Apr 7, 1994 56 km SW of Victor Raul, Peru M4.9 140 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 89 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 66 km
Nov 19, 1998 2 km S of Coishco, Peru M4.7 128 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 57 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 82 km
Jun 29, 1993 49 km SW of Salaverry, Peru M4.7 134 km
Jun 20, 1994 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru M4.6 124 km
Jan 27, 2007 8 km W of Victor Raul, Peru M4.6 91 km
May 8, 2002 27 km SSW of Puente Viru, Peru M4.6 105 km
Apr 14, 2012 12 km WSW of Moche, Peru M4.6 104 km
Mar 1, 2008 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru M4.6 48 km
Apr 6, 2013 23 km NNW of Puerto Santa, Peru M4.6 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1678 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake - - 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 4.6 in Warmest
March 49°F (10°C) 6.0 in Wettest
April 49°F (9°C) 4.0 in
May 48°F (9°C) 1.4 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.5 in Driest
July 49°F (9°C) 0.7 in
August 47°F (8°C) 0.8 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
October 49°F (9°C) 4.3 in
November 49°F (10°C) 3.6 in
December 49°F (10°C) 3.7 in

Quiruvilca has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 46°F in January to 49°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and June the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Quiruvilca

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 82008 - - - -
Institución Educativa 80556 Alejandro Toribio Rodriguez De Mendoza Collantes - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 80550 - - - -
Institución educativa No. 80604 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 2103 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 80383 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 80551 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 80966 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 81664 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 81647 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 80963 - - - -
Institución educativa No. 80770 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 80673 - - - -
Institución Educativa 81729 Luis Felipe De La Puente Uceda - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82002 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82140 - - - -
Institución Educativa 80676 Jose Antonio Encinas Franco - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 80207 - - - -
Institución Educativa 80146 Manuel Gonzales Prada - - - -
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Museums in Quiruvilca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
El Señor de Uchus
Museo Arqueologico de Huamachuco

Farmers Markets in Quiruvilca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Huamachuco

Clinics in Quiruvilca

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

C.S.M.I. Quiruvilca

Gas Stations in Quiruvilca

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PE #6779977164

Stadiums & Teams in Quiruvilca

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Airports Near Quiruvilca

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Camposol Chao Airport-Small Airport
Chagual AirportCGLSmall Airport
Huamachuco Airport-Small Airport
Malin Airport-Small Airport
Pampa Grande Airport-Small Airport
Pias Airport-Small Airport
Quiruvilca Airport-Small Airport
Tulpo 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 Quiruvilca

What is the population of Quiruvilca?

Quiruvilca has a population of 9,226 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 290.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Quiruvilca?

Quiruvilca has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 339 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 67.1 inches.

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