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Tintay, Peru

Apurímac Department · Peru

Tintay is a small town in Apurímac Department, Peru with a population of 740. Elevation: 9,078 ft (2,767 m). Average temperature: 34°F (1°C).

740 Population 5/sq mi density
9,078 ft Elevation 2,767 meters
34°F Avg Temperature 1°C
82.5 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population740
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp34°F (1°C)
Rain82.5 in/yr
Sunny Days359/yr
Elevation9,078 ft (2,767 m)
Population740
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation9,078 ft (2,767 m)
Coordinates-13.9596°, -73.1852°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceApurímac Department
Average Temperature34°F (1°C)
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average35°F (2°C)
Annual Precipitation82.5 inches (2,095 mm)
Annual Snowfall275.8 inches (701 cm)

About Tintay

Tintay is a small town in Peru (Apurímac Department) with a population of 740. The city sits at an elevation of 9,078 feet (2,767 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 34°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 35°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Tintay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 35°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 359 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 82.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 275.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 9,078 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 35°F Jul (2°C)
Annual Average34.2°F
37% below Peru avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average35°F (2°C)
Sunny Days359 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,078 ft (2,767 m)
Area148.8 sq mi (385.3 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-13.9596°N, 73.1852°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.5"
117% above Peru avg
Snowfall 275.8"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.24"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

224 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jul 6, 1991 15 km W of Lares, Peru M7.0 144 km
Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 82 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 126 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 136 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 64 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 101 km
Dec 8, 2001 3 km NE of Alca, Peru M5.6 137 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 138 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 69 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 87 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 138 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 140 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 70 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 68 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 34 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 53 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 50 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 34 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 47 km
Feb 21, 2019 3 km E of Velinga, Peru M5.2 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (187 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 187 km
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 7.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 48°F (9°C) 7.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 7.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in
May 46°F (8°C) 1.0 in
June 44°F (7°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 35°F (2°C) 0.5 in
August 44°F (7°C) 0.8 in
September 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
November 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
December 49°F (9°C) 4.2 in Warmest

Tintay has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 33°F in January to 49°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and June the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Tintay

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 54579
Institución Educativa Santa Rosa
Institución Educativa No. 54315
Institución Educativa 54673 Flor De Pino
Institución Educativa Benjamin Herencia Z.
Institución Educativa No. 54865
Institución Educativa No. 54326
Institución Educativa No. 54930
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Clinics in Tintay

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

C.S Santa Rosa
PE #7082778327

Stadiums & Teams in Tintay

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tintay

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Andahuaylas AirportANSSmall Airport
Tamburco AirportSmall Airport
Vilcashuamán AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tintay

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Las Asambleas de Dios del Perú

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 Tintay

What is the population of Tintay?

Tintay has a population of 740 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 148.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tintay?

Tintay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 35°F in July. The area receives 359 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 82.5 inches, with 275.8 inches of snow.

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