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Tirapata, Peru
Puno · Peru
Tirapata is a small town in Puno, Peru with a population of 691. Elevation: 12,753 ft (3,887 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 691 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 12,753 ft (3,887 m) |
| Coordinates | -14.9547°, -70.4032° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Puno |
| Average Temperature | 43°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.0 inches (1,042 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 26.4 inches (67 cm) |
About Tirapata
Tirapata is a small town in Peru (Puno) with a population of 691. The city sits at an elevation of 12,753 feet (3,887 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 43°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 361 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,753 ft (3,887 m) |
| Area | 531.6 sq mi (1,376.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.9547°N, 70.4032°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (134 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 134 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 181 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 190 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 40°F (5°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 42°F (5°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
Tirapata has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 40°F in June to 48°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.4") and June the driest (0.1").
Schools in Tirapata
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Mallacasi | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70396 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70522 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 72090 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70468 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 72691 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Purina | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 72757 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 72695 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70803 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 72119 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 72096 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 72665 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Túpac Amaru II | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 72026 Pedro Vilcapaza | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Tirapata
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro cultural San Juan Pablo II | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico de Pucara | ||||
| Museo de Cerámica | ||||
| Museo Litico Pukara |
Farmers Markets in Tirapata
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campor Ferial Orurillo | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Central de Asillo | |||||
| Mercado Modelo | |||||
| Mercado Municipal PEDRO VILCAPAZA | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Santa Rosa | |||||
| Mercado Santa Rosa II |
Clinics in Tirapata
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tirapata
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tirapata
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tirapata
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Inca Manco Capac International Airport | JUL | Large Airport |
| San Rafael Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
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What is the population of Tirapata?
Tirapata has a population of 691 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 531.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tirapata?
Tirapata has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 43°F in July. The area receives 361 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.0 inches, with 26.4 inches of snow.