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Vilque Chico, Peru
Puno · Peru
Vilque Chico is a small town in Puno, Peru with a population of 511. Elevation: 12,582 ft (3,835 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Vilque Chico
Huancané is the capital of the province of Huancané in Peru. The town is located about north of Lake Titicaca. The majority of the residents of Huancané's 7,000 speak Aymara.
People
Climate
| Population | 511 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 12,582 ft (3,835 m) |
| Coordinates | -15.2146°, -69.6886° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Puno |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.7 inches (779 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Vilque Chico
Vilque Chico is a small town in Peru (Puno) with a population of 511. The city sits at an elevation of 12,582 feet (3,835 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,582 ft (3,835 m) |
| Area | 81.5 sq mi (211.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.2146°N, 69.6886°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (199 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 5.0 in |
Vilque Chico has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 44°F in July to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.5") and June the driest (0.1").
Schools in Vilque Chico
27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 72241 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 72306 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 72324 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 72300 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 72271 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Artesanal Culachata | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 72256 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 72579 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 72298 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 72287 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 72315 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 72278 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Sicta | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 72316 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 72248 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución educativa No. 92 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 72282 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 72253 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 72266 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 72386 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jipata Jacha Jaa | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 72389 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jacantaya | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 72295 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Victor Andres Belaunde | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 72283 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 72263 | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Vilque Chico
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de Huancané |
Clinics in Vilque Chico
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Vilque Chico
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Vilque Chico
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Inca Manco Capac International Airport | JUL | Large Airport |
| Ulla Ulla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ventilla Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Vilque Chico?
Vilque Chico has a population of 511 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 81.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Vilque Chico?
Vilque Chico has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.7 inches.