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Vischongo, Peru

Ayacucho · Peru

Vischongo is a small town in Ayacucho, Peru with a population of 736. Elevation: 12,808 ft (3,904 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

736 Population 4/sq mi density
12,808 ft Elevation 3,904 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
52.7 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population736
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain52.7 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation12,808 ft (3,904 m)
Population736
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation12,808 ft (3,904 m)
Coordinates-13.5891°, -73.9950°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAyacucho
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation52.7 inches (1,339 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.9 inches (20 cm)

About Vischongo

Vischongo is a small town in Peru (Ayacucho) with a population of 736. The city sits at an elevation of 12,808 feet (3,904 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 43°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Vischongo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 52.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,808 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average44.9°F
17% below Peru avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,808 ft (3,904 m)
Area168.0 sq mi (435.0 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-13.5891°N, 73.9950°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.7"
39% above Peru avg
Snowfall 7.9"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.93"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

178 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 1, 2025.

Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 121 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 54 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 131 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 59 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 69 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 70 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 123 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 80 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 75 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 88 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 150 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 142 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 74 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 96 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 113 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 70 km
Dec 26, 1999 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.1 143 km
Apr 7, 2022 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru M5.1 139 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 95 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 6.6 in
February 51°F (11°C) 6.9 in Wettest
March 51°F (10°C) 6.6 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in
May 50°F (10°C) 0.9 in
June 48°F (9°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 43°F (6°C) 0.4 in Coldest
August 49°F (9°C) 0.8 in
September 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in Warmest
December 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in

Vischongo has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 43°F in July to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.9") and June the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Vischongo

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 38248
Institución Educativa Victor Andres Belaunde
Institución Educativa No. 38178
Institución Educativa Cped - 38948
Institución Educativa No. 38948
Institución Educativa No. 38251
Institución Educativa 38995-3
Institución Educativa No. 38244
Institución Educativa No. 38247
Institución Educativa No. 38656
COLEGIO INICIAL
Institución Educativa No. 38657
Institución Educativa Halcon Sagrado
Institución Educativa No. 38609
Institución Educativa No. 38673
Institución Educativa No. 38170
Institución Educativa No. 38249
Institución Educativa No. 38252
COLEGIO PRIMARIA
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Libraries in Vischongo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Parroquial Virgen de la Merced0.0

Clinics in Vischongo

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vischongo

Stadiums & Teams in Vischongo

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Airports Near Vischongo

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte AirportAYPMedium Airport
Andahuaylas AirportANSSmall Airport
Vilcashuamán AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
3,128 m (10,263 ft)
Postal Code
05320

🇵🇪 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 Vischongo

What is the population of Vischongo?

Vischongo has a population of 736 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 168.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vischongo?

Vischongo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 43°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.7 inches, with 7.9 inches of snow.

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