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Sacuaya, Peru
Moquegua Department · Peru
Sacuaya is a small town in Moquegua Department, Peru with a population of 656. Elevation: 9,770 ft (2,978 m). Average temperature: 88°F (31°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Sacuaya
Calacoa Bellavista es una localidad peruana ubicada en la región Moquegua, provincia de Mariscal Nieto, distrito de San Cristóbal. Es asimismo capital del distrito de San Cristóbal. Se encuentra a una altitud de 3485 m s. n. m. Tenía una población de 1170 habitantes en 1993.
People
Climate
| Population | 656 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 9,770 ft (2,978 m) |
| Coordinates | -16.7594°, -70.7144° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Moquegua Department |
| Average Temperature | 88°F (31°C) |
| January Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.5 inches (674 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 128.6 inches (327 cm) |
About Sacuaya
Sacuaya is a small town in Peru (Moquegua Department) with a population of 656. The city sits at an elevation of 9,770 feet (2,978 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 88°F (31°C). Temperatures range from 86°F in January to 88°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 87.8°F |
| 63% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 352 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,770 ft (2,978 m) |
| Area | 781.5 sq mi (2,024.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.7594°N, 70.7144°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 | 127 km |
| 1895 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
| 1715 | PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 61 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (22 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 22 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 47 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 73 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 163 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 183 km |
| Taapaca | Complex | 5,860 m (19,226 ft) | -320 | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 86°F (30°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 56°F (14°C) | 0.6 in |
Sacuaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 51°F in June to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.1") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Sacuaya
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 43129 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Yaragua | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 43040 José Carlos Mariátegui | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Francisco Bolognesi | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Sacuaya
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Studio 97 | — | MP3 96 kbps |
Airports Near Sacuaya
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Sacuaya?
Sacuaya has a population of 656 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 Sacuaya?
Sacuaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 88°F (31°C). Winter temperatures average 86°F in January, while summers reach an average of 88°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.5 inches, with 128.6 inches of snow.