Location & Surroundings

Chiguata is a third-order administrative division in Arequipa, Peru, at 3,315 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Selva Alegre, 18 km to the west. The national capital Lima is about 780 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Rodriguez Ballon International Airport, 23 km away.

Overview

Chiguata District is district in Arequipa, Peru — ES distrito en Arequipa, Perú.

It is located in Arequipa Province, Peru.

The population is about 2,939 (2017).

It covers about 461 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 2,946 metre.

Also known as: ES Chiguata

Basic Data

  • Country Peru
  • Located in Arequipa Province
  • Area 461 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    16° 22' 32" S, 71° 21' 31" W
  • Elevation DEM: 3315 m
  • Timezone America/Lima
  • Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 13 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Sol (PEN)
  • Phone Prefix +51

Sun & Local Time

Places in Chiguata

Mountains & Terrain in Chiguata

Weather in Chiguata

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

Now 15.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.8 to 15.3 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 918 W/m2.

Temperature
15.1 C
Wind
6.3 m/s SW (242 deg)
Humidity
9 %
Pressure
1,018.0 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 15.1 6.3 242 9 1,018.0 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 9.3 1.9 229 24 1,021.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 444.6 n/a
12h 5.8 1.2 27 15 1,021.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
18h 9.3 1.6 34 5 1,021.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 35.5 n/a
Tomorrow 15.3 5.5 235 11 1,016.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 918.4 n/a
30h 9.2 0.8 241 34 1,019.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 441.0 n/a
36h 6.0 0.8 360 27 1,019.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
42h 9.3 1.0 38 8 1,019.3 0.00 / 0.00 1 35.5 n/a
Monday 14.7 6.0 236 16 1,014.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 908.8 n/a
54h 8.3 1.2 212 43 1,018.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 436.8 n/a
60h 6.6 1.1 60 36 1,018.1 0.00 / 0.00 1 0.0 n/a
66h 9.2 1.3 59 28 1,018.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 34.9 n/a
Tuesday 14.7 5.9 231 25 1,014.4 0.00 / 0.00 3 893.3 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chiguata?
Now 15.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.8 to 15.3 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 918 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 Chiguata today?
Sunrise around 05:35 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Chiguata?
Local time is 00:27. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Chiguata?
Chiguata is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Chiguata?
DEM 3,315 m.
Where is Chiguata located?
It is at -16.37558, -71.35864 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chiguata in?
It is in Peru.

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Last updated 2017-01-20
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