Selva Alegre, Peru
Arequipa · Peru
Selva Alegre is a mid-size city in Arequipa, Peru with a population of 72,696. Elevation: 8,054 ft (2,455 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).
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About Selva Alegre
The Basilica and Convent of San Francisco is a church and heritage site in the historic center of Arequipa, Peru.
People
Climate
| Population | 72,696 |
| Population Density | 1,817 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,054 ft (2,455 m) |
| Coordinates | -16.3706°, -71.5272° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Arequipa |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 23.4 inches (595 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Selva Alegre
Selva Alegre is a mid-size city in Peru (Arequipa) with a population of 72,696. The city sits at an elevation of 8,054 feet (2,455 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Selva Alegre
Selva Alegre has an average annual temperature of 15.2°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jan (15.6°C), the coldest is Jul (14.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 91 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,054 ft (2,455 m) |
| Area | 40.0 sq mi (103.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,817/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.3706°N, 71.5272°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1715 | PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chachani, Nevado (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 20 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 74 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 77 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 88 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 136 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 143 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 168 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 0.1 in |
Selva Alegre has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 58°F in June to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.8") and April the driest (0.0").
Schools in Selva Alegre
86+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Diego De San Pedro | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora De La Esperanza Macarena | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Anna Jarvis | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Federico Villarreal | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Francesco Pinelli | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 40024 Manuel Gonzales Prada | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cesar Vallejo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Tomas Marsano | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Andenes De Chilina | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Francisco Solano | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora De Guadalupe | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Juan Napoleon | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa The Providence School | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jerome Bruner | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Americano Germano Christus Rex | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Juliette Harman | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Santa Maria De La Merced | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Destellos | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jesus Del Gran Poder | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa William Morris | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Adolfo Kolping | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Maria De Sales Brignole | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 40052 El Peruano Del Milenio Almirante Miguel Grau | — | — | — | — |
| Institución educativa inicial Buenos Aires | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 40654 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 40618 Monseñor Jose De Piro D'amico Inguanez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 40686 Mi Divino Niño Jesus | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 40158 El Gran Amauta | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Leon Xiii | — | — | — | — |
| Superior Pedagógico Público de Arequipa | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 40046 José L. Cornejo A. | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 40657 | — | — | — | — |
| Ludwig Van Beethoven | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa El Espiritu Santo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 40616 Casimiro Cuadros I | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 40606 Seúl | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 40222 Diego Thomson | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 40028 Guillermo Mercado Barroso | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Martin De Porres (circa) | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 40034 Mario Vargas Llosa | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San José Obrero | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 40049 Coronel Francisco Bolognesi Cervantes | — | — | — | — |
| IEP José Caruana | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa El Mercedario Rvdo Padre Eleuterio | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Divino Cristo Obrero | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cristian Barnard | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Alma Mater | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Niño Magistral | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Fernando | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 40050 El Gran Heroe Andres Avelino Caceres | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Nelson Mandela | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Balmer Cayma | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Niño Jesus El Terremotito | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Fernando | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Niño Jesus El Cimarroncito | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Señor De Luren | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Thomas M.c. Ii | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Howard My Talents | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 40040 Jose Trinidad Moran | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jaslin | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Angeles Del Sur | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Adisson | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Mendel Cayma | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jean Paul Sartre | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Cristobal | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Martin De Porres | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Sebastian Lorente | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Magisterial | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa D'angelous Cristi | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Señor Justo Juez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa El Mirador Aqp | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Angelitos De La Esperanza | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 40261 Tomas Guzman Gomez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Proceres De Miraflores | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Karol Josef | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cristo Obrero | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Joule Papa Francisco | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Sagrados Corazones De Jesus Y Maria | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Pinto Talavera | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Heimer School | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Pacifico School | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Paraiso | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Nuestra Sra. De La Candelaria | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Joule Cayma | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Dale Carnegie | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Mundo Pacifico | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Selva Alegre
20 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RADIO TRINIDAD 1070 AM | folclore, folk music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Conexion kpop | kpop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Melodia FM | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Conexion Kpop Girls groups | kpop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio JR (88.7, Arequipa) | classic music, local radio | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Estacion radio cumbia | cumbia peruana | MP3 | |
| FRECUENCIA 1330 AM (parque azangaro miraflores) LUIS ANGEL ANCON PATIÑO | informativa, infotainment | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RadioMix AQP Rock-Pop en Español (Dj Ethamx) | latin rock, rock en español | MP3 | |
| Melodia Arequipa | cumbia peruana, local news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Yaraví | community radio, local news | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio SinPatrones | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| RADIO SINPATRONES (AREQUIPA) | alternative, musica popular | MP3 64 kbps | |
| RadioMix AQP (Dj Ethamx) | 12", alternative pop | MP3 | |
| Radio metropolitana Arequipa | noticias, noticias opinion | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO UNICAR | classic rock, club dance electronic house trance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MGR Radio (Mara Gamero & Dj Ethamx) | radio music rock pop | MP3 | |
| Radio victor music Perú | variado | MP3 | |
| Radio SinPatrones (Valle de Tambo) | alternative, folclor | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Superstereo 105.5 fm | latino | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Estrella Trujillo (102.7 Trujillo) | generalist | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Selva Alegre
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de Moral | ||||
| casa museo goyeneche | ||||
| Casa Museo José Villalobos Ampuero | ||||
| Casa museo Mario Vargas Llosa | ||||
| Casona Tristán de Pozo | ||||
| Casona Ugarte | ||||
| Complejo Cultural Universidad San Agustin | ||||
| Convento Museo Recoleta | ||||
| La Mansión del Fundador | ||||
| Mundo Alpaca | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico José María Morante (UNSA) | ||||
| Museo de arqueología | ||||
| Museo de arte contemporáneo | ||||
| Museo de la Catedral de Arequipa | ||||
| Museo de Santa Teresa | ||||
| Museo del Banco Central de Reserva | ||||
| Museo gráfico El Peruano | ||||
| Museo Municipal | ||||
| Museo Santuarios Andinos | ||||
| Museo vivencial del Pisco | ||||
| Palacio Arzobispal | ||||
| Sala de exposiciones Pedro Brescia Cafferata | ||||
| Santa Catalina Monastery |
Libraries in Selva Alegre
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca central de Biomedicas UNSA | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Arquitectura FAU UNSA | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Arquitectura FAU UNSA | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Humanidades | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Ingenierías | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de la UAP | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de la UAP | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Mario Vargas Llosa | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Mario Vargas Llosa | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca y Teatro Ateneo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca y Teatro Ateneo | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Selva Alegre
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 de Enero | |||||
| 3 de Octubre | |||||
| 4 de Octubre | |||||
| Alfonso Ugarte | |||||
| Andrés Avelino Cáceres | |||||
| Asociación FACETRAM | |||||
| Asociación FACETRAM | |||||
| Asociación Indpendientes de Abril | |||||
| Asociación Indpendientes de Abril | |||||
| ASOCOMAT | |||||
| Buenisimo | |||||
| Buenisimo | |||||
| Centro Comercial El Palacio | |||||
| Centro Comercial El Rey | |||||
| Centro comercial La Merced | |||||
| Centro comercial La Merced | |||||
| Centro comercial Yanahuara | |||||
| Centro comercial Yanahuara | |||||
| Centro Recreaitvo | |||||
| Comercial Cóndor | |||||
| Comercial Cóndor | |||||
| Edsa | |||||
| El Progreso de Villa Fontana | |||||
| Feria del Altiplano | |||||
| Feria Sabatina | |||||
| Gratersa | |||||
| Gratersa | |||||
| Heroes anónimos | |||||
| Heroes anónimos | |||||
| Horacio Zeballos | |||||
| Inmaculada Concepción | |||||
| La Marina | |||||
| La Marina | |||||
| La Nueva Aurora | |||||
| La Nueva Aurora | |||||
| Las Malvinas | |||||
| Manuel Prado | |||||
| Mercado 24 de Junio | |||||
| Mercado Alto Cayma | |||||
| Mercado Alto Porongoche | |||||
| Mercado Belén | |||||
| Mercado Central Villa Cerrillos | |||||
| Mercado Central Villa Cerrillos | |||||
| Mercado Cerro Colorado | |||||
| Mercado Cuzco | |||||
| Mercado de Alto San Martín | |||||
| Mercado de Cayma | |||||
| Mercado de Cerro Colorado | |||||
| Mercado de Hunter | |||||
| Mercado de la Antiquilla | |||||
| Mercado de la Antiquilla | |||||
| Mercado de Mariano Melgar | |||||
| Mercado de Mariano Melgar | |||||
| Mercado de Miraflores I | |||||
| Mercado de productores | |||||
| Mercado de Simón Bolivar | |||||
| Mercado metropolitano de productores mayoristas Andrés Avenlino Cáceres | |||||
| Mercado metropolitano de productores mayoristas Andrés Avenlino Cáceres | |||||
| Mercado Nueva Alborada | |||||
| Mercado San Antonio | |||||
| Mercado San Camilo | |||||
| Mercado San Martín de Porres | |||||
| Mercado Santa Mónica | |||||
| MERCADO SECTOR 8 ENACE | |||||
| MERCADO SECTOR 8 ENACE | |||||
| Mercado Sr. de los Milagros | |||||
| Mercado total | |||||
| Mercado Virgen de Copacabana | |||||
| Mi Mercado | |||||
| Morro de Arica | |||||
| Morro de Arica | |||||
| Nueva Esperanza | |||||
| Nueva Esperanza | |||||
| Omeño Import | |||||
| Omeño Import | |||||
| San Juan de Dios | |||||
| San Martín de Chavela | |||||
| San Martín de Porres | |||||
| San Martín de Porres | |||||
| Santa Ana | |||||
| Santa Ana | |||||
| Santa Elisa | |||||
| Selor de Luren | |||||
| Señor del Gran Poder | |||||
| Señor del Gran Poder | |||||
| Señor del Gran Poder | |||||
| Señor del Gran Poder | |||||
| Sor Ana de Los Ángeles y Monteagudo | |||||
| Sur Andino | |||||
| Teresita | |||||
| Teresita | |||||
| TodoBarato | |||||
| Villa Cerrillos | |||||
| Virgen del Chapi | |||||
| Virgen del Chapi | |||||
| Virgen del Chapi | |||||
| Virgen del Chapi | |||||
| Vírgen del Rosario | |||||
| Vírgen del Rosario |
Hotels in Selva Alegre
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Selva Alegre
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Selva Alegre
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Selva Alegre
8 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Selva Alegre
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Selva Alegre
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbarian | ||||
| Barbarian | ||||
| Pampeña | ||||
| Pampeña |
Stadiums & Teams in Selva Alegre
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Selva Alegre
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Rodríguez Ballón International Airport | AQP | Large Airport |
| Chivay Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mariano Melgar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mollendo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Siguas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Vitor Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Selva Alegre
67 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 13 de Enero | ||
| Cap Iii Alto Selva Alegre | ||
| Cenciplast | ||
| Centro de Salud 15 de Agosto | ||
| Centro de Salud Alto Libertad | ||
| Centro de Salud Apurimac | ||
| Centro de Salud Buenos Aires de Cayma | ||
| Centro de Salud Campo Marte | ||
| Centro de Salud Cerro Colorado | ||
| Centro de Salud Ciudad Blanca | ||
| Centro de Salud Edificadores Misti | ||
| Centro de Salud Francisco Bolognesi | ||
| Centro de Salud Generalisimo San Martin | ||
| Centro de Salud Manuel Prado | ||
| Centro de Salud Mariscal Castilla | ||
| Centro de Salud Mateo Pumacahua | ||
| Centro de Salud Mental Comunitario Simón Bolívar | ||
| Centro de Salud Porvenir Miraflores | ||
| Centro de Salud San Juan de Ciudad Blanca | ||
| Centro de Salud Semi Rural Pachacutec | ||
| Centro médico | ||
| Centro médico alemán | ||
| Centro médico alemán | ||
| Centro oncológico del sur | ||
| Clínica de reproducción y genérica | ||
| Clínica Internacional | ||
| Clínica Jp Santa María | ||
| Clínica Ochoa | ||
| Clinica Oftalmologica Avanzada | ||
| Clínica Vallesur | ||
| Daniel Alcides Carrion | ||
| Dermía | ||
| Derrmia | ||
| Divino Maestro | ||
| Ecografía | ||
| Endocirujanos | ||
| Espíritu Santo | ||
| Fisiomedical Center | ||
| Fisiovida | ||
| Monte Carmelo | ||
| Paz | ||
| Policlínico "Jean Frechet" | ||
| Policlínico Arcángel | ||
| Policlínico Avanti | ||
| Policlínico Espíritu Santo | ||
| Policlínico odontológico del sur | ||
| Puesto de salud de Sachaca | ||
| Puesto de Salud Deán Valdivia | ||
| Puesto de Salud Jose S. Atahualpa | ||
| Puesto de Salud La Tomilla | ||
| Puesto de Salud Rafael Belaúnde | ||
| Puesto de Salud San Fernando | ||
| Puesto de Salud San José | ||
| Pulso | ||
| Remasur | ||
| Saint Lucie | ||
| San Antonio | ||
| San José | ||
| San Pablo | ||
| Sanna | ||
| Santa María | ||
| Sermedi | ||
| Tomografía SEDIMED | ||
| Varis | ||
| Variz | ||
| Vasquez | ||
| Virgen del Chapi |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Selva Alegre
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cristo Obrero | |
| Guadalupe | |
| Iglesia Cristo Rey | |
| Iglesia del Corazón de la Misericordia de Jesús | |
| Iglesia Santa Catalina de Alejandria | |
| Iglesia Santa María de la Acequia | |
| Santísima Cruz De La Tomilla | |
| Templo de Carmen Alto | |
| Testigos de Jehová |
Quick Facts
Around Selva Alegre
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Selva Alegre
What is the population of Selva Alegre?
Selva Alegre has a population of 72,696 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1,817 people per square mile, spread across 40.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Selva Alegre?
Selva Alegre enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.4 inches.
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