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Tupac Amaru, Peru

Ica · Peru

Tupac Amaru is a small city in Ica, Peru with a population of 11,159. Elevation: 269 ft (82 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

11,159 Population 369/sq mi density
269 ft Elevation 82 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
3.5 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Tupac Amaru

Tupac Amaru

Túpac Amaru or Thupa Amaru was the last Sapa Inca of the Neo-Inca State, the final remaining independent part of the Inca Empire. He was executed by the Spanish following a months-long pursuit after the fall of the Neo-Inca State.

People

Population11,159
Density369/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain3.5 in/yr
Sunny Days365/yr
Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Population11,159
Population Density369 / sq mi
Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Coordinates-13.7114°, -76.1498°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceIca
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation3.5 inches (88 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tupac Amaru

Tupac Amaru is a small city in Peru (Ica) with a population of 11,159. The city sits at an elevation of 269 feet (82 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in Tupac Amaru

Tupac Amaru has an average annual temperature of 20.2°C (68°F). The hottest month is Feb (24.5°C), the coldest is Aug (17°C). Average annual precipitation is 2 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.6°C / 74°F 19.2° / 28° 0.7
Feb 24.5°C / 76°F 19.9° / 29.2° 0.1
Mar 24.1°C / 75°F 19.5° / 28.7° 0.2
Apr 21.8°C / 71°F 17.2° / 26.5° 0.0
May 19.2°C / 67°F 15° / 23.3° 0.1
Jun 18°C / 64°F 14° / 21.9° 0.2
Jul 17.2°C / 63°F 13.3° / 21.1° 0.1
Aug 17°C / 63°F 13.1° / 20.9° 0.1
Sep 17.5°C / 64°F 13.4° / 21.6° 0.1
Oct 18.3°C / 65°F 14.2° / 22.4° 0.0
Nov 19.4°C / 67°F 15.1° / 23.8° 0.1
Dec 21.4°C / 71°F 17.2° / 25.7° 0.0
Tupac Amaru enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 365 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 3.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 269 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average69.3°F
28% above Peru avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days365 days/yr

Geography

Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Area30.2 sq mi (78.2 km²)
Population Density369/sq mi
Coordinates-13.7114°N, 76.1498°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.5"
91% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 0.08"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

547 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 11, 2025.

Aug 15, 2007 41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M8.0 61 km
Aug 16, 2007 46 km WSW of Santiago, Peru M6.4 64 km
Jan 30, 2012 6 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.4 75 km
Apr 5, 1991 21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.3 90 km
Feb 9, 1997 68 km S of Paracas, Peru M6.1 87 km
Mar 15, 2014 24 km SSW of Paracas, Peru M6.1 45 km
May 16, 1992 4 km E of San Clemente, Peru M6.1 6 km
Nov 13, 1996 54 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M6.1 135 km
Aug 16, 2007 46 km S of Paracas, Peru M6.0 64 km
Aug 18, 2007 7 km NNW of Paracas, Peru M6.0 19 km
Feb 2, 2009 40 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M6.0 46 km
Jun 23, 2021 11 km WSW of Mala, Peru M5.9 128 km
Aug 17, 2007 44 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.9 50 km
Feb 18, 2014 10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M5.9 78 km
Nov 15, 1996 30 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M5.8 139 km
Aug 19, 2007 45 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.8 52 km
Aug 16, 2007 25 km W of Santiago, Peru M5.8 61 km
Aug 16, 2007 38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.8 63 km
Nov 14, 1996 58 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M5.7 129 km
Sep 22, 2010 6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru M5.7 37 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.1 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 S. PERU Earthquake 10.1 m 596 61 km
1942 S. PERU Eruption + Earthquake 2.0 m 30 144 km
1687 S. PERU Earthquake 5,000 45 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
February 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in Wettest
March 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in
April 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
July 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
August 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in Coldest
September 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
October 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in

Tupac Amaru has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 62°F in August to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 0.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.1") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Tupac Amaru

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Cap. Fap Jose Abelardo Quiñones Gonzales
Institución Educativa Fe y Alegría 77
Semillitas del Saber
Institución Educativa Inicial Nº 356
Institución Educativa 22469 San Miguel
Institución Educativa Daniel Alcides Carrion
Institución Educativa Peruano Americano
Institución Educativa Jose Antonio Encinas
Institución Educativa Peruano Canadiense
Institución Educativa Peru Suizo
Institución Educativa No. 22471
Institución Educativa 22479 Virgen Del Rosario De Pampas De Ocas
Institución Educativa Santa Rosa De Lima
Institución Educativa Israel De Dios
Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora Del Rosario
Institución Educativa 22453 Francisco Bolognesi Cervantes
Institución Educativa Finlandia School
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Museums in Tupac Amaru

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Sitio de la Cultura Paracas
Museo Reserva Nacional de Paracas
Paracas History Museum

Libraries in Tupac Amaru

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca y Centro Cultural0.0

Farmers Markets in Tupac Amaru

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Ferial Nº 1
Mercado Ferial Nº 2
Mercado La Frontera
Terminal Pesquero José Olaya

Hotels in Tupac Amaru

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crisolmar
Hospedaje Huamaní

Restaurants in Tupac Amaru

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chifa Joshua
El Ají
El Pollo de Oro
Gilmar
Jenny
Las Delicias de Karen
Restaurant La Esquinita
Restaurant Martha
Restaurante "Beatita de Humay"
Restaurante Alexandra

Clinics in Tupac Amaru

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casalla
Centro de Salud San Miguel
Centro de Salud Túpac Amaru
Tupac Amaru

Dentists in Tupac Amaru

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Midentis Consultorio Dental
PE #5005532581

Bus Stations in Tupac Amaru

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Perú bus

Gas Stations in Tupac Amaru

9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EE SS Paracas
PE #2925312847
PE #511853136
PE #873787903
Percy Car
Petro Americana
Petro Peru
Primax
Repsol

Banks in Tupac Amaru

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de la Nación

Stadiums & Teams in Tupac Amaru

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tupac Amaru

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Captain Renán Elías Olivera International AirportPIOLarge Airport
Las Dunas AirportSmall Airport
Revalora AirportSmall Airport
San Regis AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
84 m (276 ft)

🇵🇪 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 Tupac Amaru

What is the population of Tupac Amaru?

Tupac Amaru has a population of 11,159 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 369 people per square mile, spread across 30.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tupac Amaru?

Tupac Amaru enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 365 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 3.5 inches.

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