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Santa Rita de Siguas, Peru

Arequipa · Peru

Santa Rita de Siguas is a small town in Arequipa, Peru with a population of 4,014. Elevation: 4,196 ft (1,279 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

4,014 Population 4/sq mi density
4,196 ft Elevation 1,279 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
2.7 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Santa Rita de Siguas

Santa Rita de Siguas District is one of the twenty-nine districts of the Arequipa Province in Peru.

People

Population4,014
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain2.7 in/yr
Sunny Days364/yr
Elevation4,196 ft (1,279 m)
Population4,014
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation4,196 ft (1,279 m)
Coordinates-16.4956°, -72.0867°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceArequipa
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation2.7 inches (69 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Rita de Siguas

Santa Rita de Siguas is a small town in Peru (Arequipa) with a population of 4,014. The city sits at an elevation of 4,196 feet (1,279 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Santa Rita de Siguas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 364 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 2.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,196 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above Peru avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days364 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,196 ft (1,279 m)
Area911.4 sq mi (2,360.5 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-16.4956°N, 72.0867°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.7"
93% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.12"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

898 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jul 7, 2001 51 km SW of Punta de Bombón, Peru M7.6 117 km
Apr 3, 1999 6 km SE of Camaná, Peru M6.8 64 km
May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 148 km
Jun 26, 2001 34 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru M6.7 147 km
Oct 8, 1998 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru M6.2 84 km
Jul 8, 2008 28 km E of Lluta, Peru M6.2 67 km
Jun 23, 2001 56 km SSW of Quilca, Peru M6.1 96 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 77 km
Jun 3, 2003 81 km SSW of Quilca, Peru M6.0 123 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 100 km
Aug 3, 2000 59 km SSW of Punta de Bombón, Peru M5.8 133 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 135 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 108 km
Jun 23, 2001 44 km SSW of Mollendo, Peru M5.8 101 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 112 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 103 km
Jun 8, 1990 44 km S of Punta de Bombón, Peru M5.7 123 km
Aug 11, 2017 18 km ESE of Atico, Peru M5.6 150 km
Sep 8, 1996 14 km WSW of Chichas, Peru M5.6 145 km
Feb 28, 2021 78 km SW of Islay (Matarani), Peru M5.5 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chachani, Nevado (68 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 68 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 74 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 83 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 122 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 132 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Wettest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in
March 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in
April 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in Coldest
July 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
August 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
December 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in

Santa Rita de Siguas has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 63°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 0.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.1") and May the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Santa Rita de Siguas

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Nueva Juventud
Institución Educativa Luis Cuadros
Institución Educativa 40073 Victor Manuel Perochena Luque
Ceba - San Marcos
Institución Educativa Virgen Del Pilar
Institución Educativa Santa Rita de Siguas
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Farmers Markets in Santa Rita de Siguas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
El Ovalo
Feria Sabatina
M. Nueva Esperanza
Mercado el Ovalo 1
Mercado Modelo C. Majes
Nuevo Mercado

Clinics in Santa Rita de Siguas

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Posta Médica Santa Rita

Gas Stations in Santa Rita de Siguas

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AVA

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Rita de Siguas

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Airports Near Santa Rita de Siguas

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rodríguez Ballón International AirportAQPLarge Airport
Mariano Melgar AirportSmall Airport
Mollendo AirportSmall Airport
Siguas AirportSmall Airport
Vitor AirportSmall 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 Santa Rita de Siguas

What is the population of Santa Rita de Siguas?

Santa Rita de Siguas has a population of 4,014 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 911.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Rita de Siguas?

Santa Rita de Siguas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 364 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.7 inches.

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