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Colta

third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Colta is a third-order administrative division in Ayacucho, Peru, at 4,327 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Coracora, 58 km to the west. The national capital Lima is about 535 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Andahuaylas Airport, about 160 km away.

Overview

Colta District is district in Ayacucho, Peru — ES distrito en Ayacucho, Perú.

It is located in Paucar del Sara Sara Province, Peru.

The population is about 468 (2017).

It covers about 277 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 3,300 metre.

Also known as: QU Kulta

Basic Data

  • Country Peru
  • Located in Paucar del Sara Sara Province
  • Area 277 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    15° 7' 40" S, 73° 15' 2" W
  • Elevation DEM: 4327 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 Colta

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

Now 16.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 6.8 to 16.6 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 893 W/m2.

Temperature
16.1 C
Wind
4.3 m/s S (202 deg)
Humidity
12 %
Pressure
1,014.8 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 16.1 4.3 202 12 1,014.8 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 9.5 3.4 171 39 1,019.3 0.00 / 0.00 7 464.1 n/a
12h 6.8 1.4 357 51 1,020.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
18h 8.3 1.7 11 36 1,019.5 0.00 / 0.00 5 27.5 n/a
Tomorrow 16.6 3.8 193 13 1,012.0 0.00 / 0.00 3 892.8 n/a
30h 8.5 2.7 161 47 1,018.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 462.6 n/a
36h 7.5 0.6 13 51 1,017.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
42h 8.8 1.5 11 48 1,019.1 0.00 / 0.00 22 27.7 n/a
Tuesday 16.8 4.4 186 24 1,012.2 0.00 / 0.00 5 878.6 n/a
54h 9.3 3.1 164 44 1,018.8 0.00 / 0.00 3 455.3 n/a
60h 7.4 0.9 13 53 1,019.0 0.00 / 0.00 24 0.0 n/a
66h 8.4 1.0 357 47 1,019.8 0.00 / 0.00 6 28.8 n/a
Wednesday 16.8 5.5 180 24 1,012.9 0.00 / 0.00 2 882.9 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Colta?
Now 16.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 6.8 to 16.6 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 893 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 Colta today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Colta?
Local time is 20:36. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Colta?
Colta is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Colta?
DEM 4,327 m.
Where is Colta located?
It is at -15.12776, -73.25057 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Colta in?
It is in Peru.

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Last updated 2017-01-23
geonames https://www.geonames.org/8349719
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