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Usquil, Peru

La Libertad · Peru

Usquil is a small town in La Libertad, Peru with a population of 961. Elevation: 9,849 ft (3,002 m). Average temperature: 86°F (30°C).

961 Population 5/sq mi density
9,849 ft Elevation 3,002 meters
86°F Avg Temperature 30°C
77.5 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Usquil

Usquil

Usquil, fundada como San Pedro y San Pablo de Usquil en 1555, es una ciudad peruana capital del distrito homónimo ubicado la provincia de Otuzco en el departamento de La Libertad. Se ubica aproximadamente a unos 170 km al Noreste de la ciudad de Trujillo.

People

Population961
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp86°F (30°C)
Rain77.5 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation9,849 ft (3,002 m)
Population961
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation9,849 ft (3,002 m)
Coordinates-7.8158°, -78.4192°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLa Libertad
Average Temperature86°F (30°C)
January Average85°F (29°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation77.5 inches (1,967 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Usquil

Usquil is a small town in Peru (La Libertad) with a population of 961. The city sits at an elevation of 9,849 feet (3,002 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 86°F (30°C). Temperatures range from 85°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 77.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Usquil has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 86°F (30°C). Winters average 85°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 330 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 77.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,849 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

85°F Jan (29°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average85.6°F
59% above Peru avg
January Average85°F (29°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,849 ft (3,002 m)
Area197.3 sq mi (510.9 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-7.8158°N, 78.4192°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.5"
104% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

54 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 13, 2025.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 83 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 134 km
Jan 15, 2019 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.2 143 km
Jun 24, 2022 near the coast of northern Peru M5.1 139 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 107 km
Aug 13, 2025 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.0 138 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 68 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 90 km
Apr 7, 1994 56 km SW of Victor Raul, Peru M4.9 134 km
Oct 3, 2009 66 km SSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.8 146 km
Mar 20, 2003 42 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.8 133 km
May 25, 2019 64 km SW of Huanchaquito Alto, Peru M4.7 143 km
Nov 19, 1998 2 km S of Coishco, Peru M4.7 138 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 84 km
Jun 29, 1993 49 km SW of Salaverry, Peru M4.7 125 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 98 km
Jan 27, 2007 8 km W of Victor Raul, Peru M4.6 83 km
May 8, 2002 27 km SSW of Puente Viru, Peru M4.6 106 km
Apr 14, 2012 12 km WSW of Moche, Peru M4.6 89 km
Jul 23, 2013 5 km WSW of Coishco, Peru M4.6 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1678 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 85°F (29°C) 2.8 in
February 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
March 59°F (15°C) 4.4 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
May 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 0.2 in Coldest
July 85°F (30°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 58°F (15°C) 0.2 in
September 59°F (15°C) 0.6 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
November 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
December 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in

Usquil has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 58°F in June to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Usquil

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa 80839 Mariscal Luis Jose De Orbegoso
Institución Educativa Usquil
Institución Educativa No. 81995
Institución Educativa No. 80375
Institución Educativa No. 80275
Institución Educativa No. 80358
Institución Educativa No. 80929
Institución Educativa No. 81906
Institución Educativa No. 80274
Inmaculada Virgen De La Puerta
Institución Educativa No. 80359
Institución Educativa No. 80276
Institución Educativa No. 80357
Institución Educativa 80272 Teofilo Benites Gil
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Museums in Usquil

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Religioso de la I.V.P

Clinics in Usquil

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Usquil

Stadiums & Teams in Usquil

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Airports Near Usquil

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International AirportTRULarge Airport
Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias AirportCJAMedium Airport
Huamachuco AirportSmall Airport
Malin AirportSmall Airport
Pampa Grande AirportSmall Airport
Quiruvilca AirportSmall Airport
Tulpo AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
3,028 m (9,935 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 Usquil

What is the population of Usquil?

Usquil has a population of 961 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 197.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Usquil?

Usquil has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 86°F (30°C). Winter temperatures average 85°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 77.5 inches.

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