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Tambo Quemado, Peru

Ayacucho · Peru

Tambo Quemado is a small town in Ayacucho, Peru with a population of 338. Elevation: 8,793 ft (2,680 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

338 Population 1/sq mi density
8,793 ft Elevation 2,680 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
6.4 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population338
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain6.4 in/yr
Sunny Days324/yr
Elevation8,793 ft (2,680 m)
Population338
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation8,793 ft (2,680 m)
Coordinates-14.7280°, -74.6702°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAyacucho
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation6.4 inches (163 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tambo Quemado

Tambo Quemado is a small town in Peru (Ayacucho) with a population of 338. The city sits at an elevation of 8,793 feet (2,680 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Tambo Quemado enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 324 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 6.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,793 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above Peru avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,793 ft (2,680 m)
Area531.0 sq mi (1,375.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-14.7280°N, 74.6702°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.4"
83% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.17"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

612 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 22, 2025.

Nov 12, 1996 60 km SW of Changuillo, Peru M7.7 112 km
Jun 28, 2024 10 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.2 125 km
Jan 14, 2018 37 km W of Atiquipa, Peru M7.1 116 km
Sep 25, 2013 16 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.1 125 km
Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 119 km
Jan 30, 2012 6 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.4 121 km
Apr 5, 1991 21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.3 106 km
Jun 29, 2024 34 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru M6.1 147 km
Nov 13, 1996 54 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M6.1 111 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 95 km
Nov 13, 1996 29 km WSW of San Juan, Peru M6.0 115 km
Jun 16, 2024 10 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru M6.0 128 km
Jul 1, 1991 50 km SSE of San Juan, Peru M6.0 125 km
Feb 18, 2014 10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M5.9 118 km
May 3, 2005 central Peru M5.9 22 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 57 km
Nov 15, 1996 30 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M5.8 87 km
Jun 28, 2007 41 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 108 km
Jul 12, 2024 24 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 93 km
May 18, 2009 35 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1942 S. PERU Eruption + Earthquake 2.0 m 30 146 km
1996 S. PERU Earthquake 0.4 m 14 112 km
2024 S. PERU Earthquake 0.2 m 123 km
2018 S. PERU Earthquake 0.2 m 116 km
2013 S. PERU Earthquake 0.1 m 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in
February 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in Warmest
March 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 0.1 in
June 56°F (14°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 56°F (13°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 56°F (13°C) 0.0 in
September 57°F (14°C) 0.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 0.1 in
November 60°F (16°C) 0.1 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in

Tambo Quemado has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 56°F in July to 62°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 6.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.2") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Tambo Quemado

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Ces Chuquimaran
Institución Educativa No. 24030
Institución Educativa No. 24032
Institución Educativa No. 24431
Institución Educativa Inmaculada Concepcion
Institución Educativa No. 24004
Institución Educativa No. 24029
Institución Educativa Virgen Del Rosario
Institución Educativa 24003 Sara Sanabria Hermoza
Institución Educativa No. 24488
Institución Educativa No. 24031
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Restaurants in Tambo Quemado

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Sirenita

Airports Near Tambo Quemado

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Maria Reiche Neuman AirportNZCMedium Airport
Jaquí AirportSmall Airport
Nuevo Acari AirportSmall Airport
San Juan de Marcona AirportSJASmall Airport

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Meteorites
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Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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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 Tambo Quemado

What is the population of Tambo Quemado?

Tambo Quemado has a population of 338 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 531.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tambo Quemado?

Tambo Quemado enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.4 inches.

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