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Choco

third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Choco is a third-order administrative division in Arequipa, Peru, at 4,996 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Orcopampa, 34 km to the northwest. The national capital Lima is about 655 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Rodriguez Ballon International Airport, about 115 km away.

Overview

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

It is located in Castilla Province, Peru.

The population is about 702 (2017).

It covers about 904 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 2,473 metre.

Also known as: QU Choco distritu

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Basic Data

  • Country Peru
  • Located in Castilla Province
  • Area 904 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    15° 24' 51" S, 72° 4' 7" W
  • Elevation DEM: 4996 m
  • Timezone America/Lima
  • Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Sol (PEN)
  • Phone Prefix +51

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Weather in Choco

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

Now 4.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.3 to 11.7 C, max wind 6.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 1,004 W/m2.

Temperature
4.4 C
Wind
2.0 m/s NW (311 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,020.9 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 4.4 2.0 311 38 1,020.9 - / 0.00 1 0.0 n/a
6h 11.7 6.4 233 28 1,012.9 0.00 / 0.00 69 1,003.7 n/a
12h 4.2 3.2 207 83 1,018.6 0.05 / 0.05 73 465.0 n/a
18h 3.3 1.5 236 78 1,018.6 0.00 / 0.04 23 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 4.4 1.4 308 63 1,019.2 0.00 / 0.00 5 58.8 n/a
30h 11.6 6.2 229 39 1,011.6 0.00 / 0.00 13 986.9 n/a
36h 4.6 2.9 213 81 1,018.0 0.06 / 0.06 78 445.8 n/a
42h 4.2 1.0 239 74 1,017.6 0.00 / 0.00 15 0.0 n/a
Saturday 4.8 0.3 308 60 1,018.9 0.00 / 0.00 5 59.6 n/a
54h 12.2 5.8 215 35 1,012.0 0.00 / 0.00 5 993.0 n/a
60h 4.5 3.4 210 78 1,019.0 0.23 / 0.23 67 452.4 n/a
66h 4.4 0.3 269 70 1,018.5 0.00 / 0.00 56 0.0 n/a
Sunday 6.4 1.3 10 56 1,018.6 0.00 / 0.00 12 58.7 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Choco?
Now 4.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.3 to 11.7 C, max wind 6.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 1,004 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 Choco today?
Sunrise around 05:11 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 41m.
What is the local time in Choco?
Local time is 15:26. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Choco?
Choco is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Choco?
DEM 4,996 m.
Where is Choco located?
It is at -15.41414, -72.06875 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Choco in?
It is in Peru.

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Last updated 2017-01-11
geonames https://www.geonames.org/8349709
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