Location & Surroundings
Palpacachi is a village in Apurimac Department, Peru with 423 inhabitants, at 3,295 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Abancay, 48 km to the northwest. The national capital Lima is about 530 km to the west. The nearest airport is Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, 72 km away.
Also known as: Palpacache · Paipacachi
Overview
Palpacachi is town in Apurímac, Peru — ES pueblo en Apurímac, Perú.
It is located in Mariscal Gamarra District, Peru.
Basic Data
- Country Peru
- Located in Mariscal Gamarra District
- Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)
Geography
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Coordinates
13° 52' 20" S, 72° 30' 30" W
- Elevation DEM: 3295 m
- Timezone America/Lima
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Population 423
- Pop. Density 144 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Sol (PEN)
- Phone Prefix +51
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:57
- Sunrise 05:28
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Palpacachi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Palpacachi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.1 to 19.1 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 943 W/m2.
Temperature
9.0 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SW (217 deg)
Humidity
36 %
Pressure
1,018.9 hPa
Clouds
33 %
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 | 9.0 | 1.0 | 217 | 36 | 1,018.9 | - / 0.00 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.1 | 2.3 | 307 | 13 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 943.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.0 | 3.1 | 336 | 45 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 456.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.1 | 0.9 | 338 | 91 | 1,018.2 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.4 | 0.7 | 18 | 79 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 38.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.2 | 2.5 | 335 | 18 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 927.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.5 | 2.8 | 328 | 49 | 1,012.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 76 | 393.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.0 | 0.6 | 356 | 81 | 1,017.7 | 1.23 / 1.29 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 8.5 | 1.5 | 0 | 71 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 35 | 39.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.7 | 4.6 | 332 | 23 | 1,007.0 | 0.19 / 0.22 | 38 | 918.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.9 | 0.9 | 330 | 61 | 1,014.2 | 0.47 / 0.69 | 5 | 425.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.6 | 0.5 | 356 | 87 | 1,018.4 | 0.97 / 1.66 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 7.7 | 1.1 | 23 | 78 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 7 | 41.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Palpacachi?
Now 9.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.1 to 19.1 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 943 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 Palpacachi today?
Sunrise around 05:28 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Palpacachi?
Local time is 14:57. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Palpacachi?
Palpacachi is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Palpacachi?
Population about 423.
What is the elevation of Palpacachi?
DEM 3,295 m.
Where is Palpacachi located?
It is at -13.87214, -72.50836 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Palpacachi in?
It is in Peru.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry