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Capachica

third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Capachica is a third-order administrative division in Puno, Peru, at 3,891 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Puno, 31 km to the southwest. The national capital Lima is about 875 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Inca Manco Capac International Airport, 41 km away.

Overview

Capichaca District is district in Puno, Peru — ES distrito en Puno, Perú.

It is located in Puno Province, Peru.

The population is about 7,540 (2017).

It covers about 117 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 3,860 metre.

Also known as: ES Capachica

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Basic Data

  • Country Peru
  • Located in Puno Province
  • Area 117 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    15° 38' 26" S, 69° 49' 28" W
  • Elevation DEM: 3891 m
  • Timezone America/Lima
  • Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 120 p/km²
  • Built-up 1.6%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Sol (PEN)
  • Phone Prefix +51

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Weather in Capachica

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Capachica, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 7.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.3 to 11.8 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 960 W/m2.

Temperature
7.7 C
Wind
1.6 m/s NW (308 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,020.5 hPa
Clouds
13 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 7.7 1.6 308 40 1,020.5 - / 0.00 13 0.0 n/a
6h 11.8 3.6 76 26 1,013.6 0.00 / 0.00 39 960.3 n/a
12h 11.3 4.4 138 44 1,010.8 0.00 / 0.00 15 438.6 n/a
18h 8.5 2.4 239 36 1,014.6 0.00 / 0.00 54 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 7.3 3.5 286 36 1,019.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 52.5 n/a
30h 12.6 5.8 99 27 1,011.6 0.00 / 0.00 1 969.8 n/a
36h 12.2 4.7 200 32 1,011.5 0.00 / 0.00 2 439.3 n/a
42h 8.9 3.9 240 28 1,014.6 0.00 / 0.00 30 0.0 n/a
Sunday 8.3 3.7 284 33 1,018.7 0.00 / 0.00 2 52.3 n/a
54h 13.2 4.9 71 29 1,011.3 0.00 / 0.00 9 957.1 n/a
60h 12.1 9.1 203 36 1,011.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 432.3 n/a
66h 8.9 3.8 213 37 1,015.1 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
Monday 8.2 3.5 282 35 1,018.6 0.00 / 0.00 59 52.9 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Capachica?
Now 7.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.3 to 11.8 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 960 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Capachica today?
Sunrise around 05:19 and sunset around 17:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Capachica?
Local time is 14:33. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Capachica?
Capachica is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Capachica?
DEM 3,891 m.
Where is Capachica located?
It is at -15.64043, -69.82447 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Capachica in?
It is in Peru.

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Last updated 2017-01-11
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