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Maca

seat of a third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Maca is a village in Arequipa, Peru with 908 inhabitants, at 3,277 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lluta, 49 km to the southwest. The national capital Lima is about 695 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Rodriguez Ballon International Airport, 81 km away.

Overview

Maca is town in Arequipa, Peru — ES pueblo en Arequipa, Perú.

It is located in Maca District, Peru.

The elevation is around 3,279 metre.

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Basic Data

  • Country Peru
  • Located in Maca District
  • Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    15° 38' 29" S, 71° 46' 7" W
  • Elevation DEM: 3277 m
  • Timezone America/Lima
  • Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 908
  • Pop. Density 411 p/km²
  • Built-up 1.8%
  • Settlement Rural cluster
  • Currency Sol (PEN)
  • Phone Prefix +51

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Other seat of a third-order administrative divisions nearby

  • Lari
    seat of a third-order administrative division 2.1 km N

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Weather in Maca

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

Now 12.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.0 to 12.3 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 925 W/m2.

Temperature
12.3 C
Wind
3.8 m/s SW (224 deg)
Humidity
22 %
Pressure
1,012.5 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 12.3 3.8 224 22 1,012.5 - / 0.00 13 0.0 n/a
6h 4.3 2.9 225 50 1,021.3 0.00 / 0.00 1 443.1 n/a
12h 3.0 0.4 248 47 1,022.4 0.00 / 0.00 12 0.0 n/a
18h 3.8 0.9 212 32 1,023.4 0.00 / 0.00 5 35.6 n/a
Tomorrow 11.9 4.4 218 16 1,015.2 0.00 / 0.00 4 924.5 n/a
30h 4.4 2.4 216 36 1,022.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 452.4 n/a
36h 2.4 1.3 250 34 1,023.8 0.00 / 0.00 8 0.0 n/a
42h 3.6 0.9 203 19 1,023.7 0.00 / 0.00 5 36.7 n/a
Thursday 13.1 2.3 191 13 1,013.6 0.00 / 0.00 5 928.0 n/a
54h 4.5 2.2 222 36 1,022.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 450.3 n/a
60h 4.2 0.8 253 40 1,021.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
66h 5.9 1.8 41 34 1,021.2 0.00 / 0.00 5 36.4 n/a
Friday 14.1 0.3 52 17 1,012.1 0.00 / 0.00 96 916.3 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Maca?
Now 12.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.0 to 12.3 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 925 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 Maca today?
Sunrise around 05:35 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Maca?
Local time is 22:31. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Maca?
Maca is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Maca?
Population about 908.
What is the elevation of Maca?
DEM 3,277 m.
Where is Maca located?
It is at -15.64127, -71.76856 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Maca in?
It is in Peru.

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Last updated 2020-05-13
geonames https://www.geonames.org/3935707

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