Location & Surroundings
Cotahuasi is a settlement in Arequipa, Peru, at 2,686 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Orcopampa, 59 km to the east. The national capital Lima is about 570 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Andahuaylas Airport, about 175 km away.
Overview
Cotahuasi is city in Arequipa, Peru — ES ciudad peruana.
It is located in La Unión Province, Peru.
The population is about 1,529 (2005).
The elevation is around 2,683 metre.
Also known as: QU Qutawasi
Basic Data
- Country Peru
- Located in La Unión Province
- Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)
Geography
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Coordinates
15° 12' 47" S, 72° 53' 19" W
- Elevation DEM: 2686 m
- Timezone America/Lima
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,195 p/km²
- Built-up 10.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Sol (PEN)
- Phone Prefix +51
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:35
- Sunrise 05:11
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 48 min
Other seat of a third-order administrative divisions nearby
Nearby
Weather in Cotahuasi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cotahuasi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.6 to 11.7 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. Precip around 3.9 mm. Solar peaks near 731 W/m2.
Temperature
6.6 C
Wind
2.7 m/s NE (57 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,020.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
3.90 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 | 6.6 | 2.7 | 57 | 81 | 1,020.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.4 | 3.6 | 62 | 74 | 1,022.4 | 0.63 / 0.63 | 79 | 30.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.7 | 1.9 | 134 | 56 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.55 | 99 | 730.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.8 | 2.4 | 226 | 79 | 1,021.1 | 1.02 / 1.57 | 94 | 293.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.8 | 2.0 | 9 | 82 | 1,022.3 | 2.33 / 3.90 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.1 | 1.6 | 67 | 68 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 1.70 | 99 | 29.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.9 | 4.2 | 210 | 55 | 1,016.3 | 0.12 / 1.82 | 81 | 810.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.5 | 0.8 | 244 | 79 | 1,021.2 | 3.68 / 5.50 | 100 | 249.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 7.6 | 0.1 | 14 | 76 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.53 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.3 | 1.1 | 52 | 66 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 96 | 47.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.9 | 3.0 | 210 | 51 | 1,014.8 | 1.24 / 1.26 | 71 | 830.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.8 | 0.6 | 348 | 79 | 1,020.5 | 8.51 / 9.77 | 100 | 269.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 7.6 | 0.6 | 22 | 74 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cotahuasi?
Now 6.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.6 to 11.7 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. Precip around 3.9 mm. Solar peaks near 731 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Cotahuasi today?
Sunrise around 05:11 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 48m.
What is the local time in Cotahuasi?
Local time is 12:35. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Cotahuasi?
Cotahuasi is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Cotahuasi?
DEM 2,686 m.
Where is Cotahuasi located?
It is at -15.21306, -72.88861 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cotahuasi in?
It is in Peru.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)