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Yunguyo, Peru
Puno · Peru
Yunguyo is a small city in Puno, Peru with a population of 16,140. Elevation: 12,654 ft (3,857 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Yunguyo
Yunguyo is a town in the Puno Region in southeastern Peru. It is the capital of Yunguyo Province and Yunguyo District. It has a population of 12,625.
People
Climate
| Population | 16,140 |
| Population Density | 188 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 12,654 ft (3,857 m) |
| Coordinates | -16.2500°, -69.0833° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Puno |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.6 inches (1,030 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.2 inches (13 cm) |
About Yunguyo
Yunguyo is a small city in Peru (Puno) with a population of 16,140. The city sits at an elevation of 12,654 feet (3,857 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Yunguyo
Yunguyo has an average annual temperature of 9.5°C (49°F). The hottest month is Nov (10.7°C), the coldest is Jul (8.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 624 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 360 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,654 ft (3,857 m) |
| Area | 85.7 sq mi (221.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 188/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.2500°N, 69.0833°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (158 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 158 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 162 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 193 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 6.3 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 5.5 in |
Yunguyo has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 44°F in June to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (0.4").
Schools in Yunguyo
33 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Micaela Bastidas | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa San Juan Bosco | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Jose Galvez | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Jose De San Martin | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Isaac Newton | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Adventista Panamericana Yunguyo | - | - | - | - |
| De Yunguyo | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 70266 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 70283 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Peru Birf Ii | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 71006 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Jose Antonio Encinas Franco | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 71009 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Cesar Vallejo | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 70232 Nuestra Señora De Fatima | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 70238 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 70636 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 70272 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Panamericana | - | - | - | - |
| Isaac Newton | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 70235 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 70281 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 70666 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Jesus Nazareno | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 70243 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Francisco Bolognesi | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Alto Alianza | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 70710 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 70242 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 71010 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 70265 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 70267 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Juan Velasco Alvarado | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Yunguyo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIAC Regional Arqueológico | ||||
| Museo del Poncho |
Farmers Markets in Yunguyo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Miguel Grau | |||||
| Mercado Modelo Copacabana | |||||
| Mercado Popular | |||||
| Mercado Zepita |
Hotels in Yunguyo
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Yunguyo
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Yunguyo
4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Yunguyo
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Yunguyo
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Yunguyo
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Yunguyo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Yunguyo
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Copacabana Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Yunguyo
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Adventista Filadelfia | |
| Iglesia de Phocona | |
| Templo de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Yunguyo?
Yunguyo has a population of 16,140 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 188 people per square mile, spread across 85.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Yunguyo?
Yunguyo has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.6 inches, with 5.2 inches of snow.