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Yunga, Peru
Moquegua Department · Peru
Yunga is a small town in Moquegua Department, Peru with a population of 545. Elevation: 12,402 ft (3,780 m). Average temperature: 38°F (4°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 545 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 12,402 ft (3,780 m) |
| Coordinates | -16.2000°, -70.6833° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Moquegua Department |
| Average Temperature | 38°F (4°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.3 inches (973 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 116.1 inches (295 cm) |
About Yunga
Yunga is a small town in Peru (Moquegua Department) with a population of 545. The city sits at an elevation of 12,402 feet (3,780 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 36°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.3 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 38.4°F |
| 29% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| Sunny Days | 362 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,402 ft (3,780 m) |
| Area | 939.1 sq mi (2,432.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.2000°N, 70.6833°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1715 | PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 123 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (49 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 49 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 98 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 121 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 134 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 160 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 196 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 39°F (4°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 36°F (2°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 39°F (4°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
Yunga has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 34°F in January to 46°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Yunga
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Querala | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Querala | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 43095 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa José Abelardo Quiñones | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 43101 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Tassa | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 43131 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 43100 | — | — | — | — |
| Cristo Obrero | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Andrés Avelino Cáceres | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 43146 | — | — | — | — |
Clinics in Yunga
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Yunga
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Inca Manco Capac International Airport | JUL | Large Airport |
| Ventilla Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Yunga
What is the population of Yunga?
Yunga has a population of 545 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 939.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Yunga?
Yunga has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 36°F in July. The area receives 362 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.3 inches, with 116.1 inches of snow.