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Tungasuca, Peru
Cuzco Department · Peru
Tungasuca is a small town in Cuzco Department, Peru with a population of 3,791. Elevation: 12,444 ft (3,793 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).
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About Tungasuca
Tunka Suka is a mountain in the Andes of Peru, about 4,000 m (13,000 ft) high. It is located in the Cusco Region, Canas Province, Tupac Amaru District. Tunka Suka lies west of a town of that name (Tungasuca) and southwest of the large lake named Tunka Suka Quta in Aymara.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,791 |
| Population Density | 15 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 12,444 ft (3,793 m) |
| Coordinates | -14.1639°, -71.4767° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Cuzco Department |
| Average Temperature | 39°F (4°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 52.7 inches (1,338 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 45.0 inches (114 cm) |
About Tungasuca
Tungasuca is a small town in Peru (Cuzco Department) with a population of 3,791. The city sits at an elevation of 12,444 feet (3,793 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 39°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 38.8°F |
| 28% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,444 ft (3,793 m) |
| Area | 251.0 sq mi (650.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.1639°N, 71.4767°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (14 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 14 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 167 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 185 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 6.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 44°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 39°F (4°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 42°F (5°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
Tungasuca has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 39°F in January to 48°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.6") and June the driest (0.1").
Schools in Tungasuca
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 501294 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 56412 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 56147 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Inca Tupac Amaru Ii | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 56267 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Libertador Tupac Amaru | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 56117 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 56358 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 56149 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 56114 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Fernando Tupac Amaru | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 56115 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 56111 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Ricardo Palma | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 56119 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 56116 | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Tungasuca
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feria de Ganados y Vacunos | |||||
| Mercado Central de Combapata | |||||
| Mercado de Yanaoca | |||||
| Mercado Ferial de Combapata |
Monuments in Tungasuca
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tungasuca
4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tungasuca
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tungasuca
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport | CUZ | Large Airport |
| Yauri Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tungasuca
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla de Ccochapata | |
| Capilla de Cotaña “Inmaculada Concepción” | |
| Capilla de Llank'ama Grande | |
| Capilla de Llank’ama Chico | |
| Capilla de Machacollo “B” | |
| Capilla de Pabellón “Exaltación de la Cruz” | |
| Capilla de Qquecha Qquecha “Stma Cruz 3 de Mayo” | |
| Capilla de Sayangara | |
| Capilla de Toccocori | |
| Capilla de Tungasuca |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Tungasuca
What is the population of Tungasuca?
Tungasuca has a population of 3,791 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 251.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tungasuca?
Tungasuca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 39°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.7 inches, with 45.0 inches of snow.