Acomayo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Acomayo
Aqumayu
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Acomayo in 2019
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 Acomayo
Location in Peru
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| Country |  Peru |
| Region | Cusco |
| Province | Acomayo |
| District | Acomayo |
| Elevation | 3,221 m (10,568 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,532 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
Acomayo (which means Aqumayu in Quechua) is a city in Perú. It is the main town of the Acomayo District and also the capital of the Acomayo Province. You can find it in the Cusco Department.
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People Living in Acomayo
In 2017, about 4,532 people lived in Acomayo. The city is very high up, at 3,221 meters (about 10,568 feet) above sea level. It is also about 104.5 kilometers (65 miles) away from the famous city of Cusco.
Acomayo's Special History
The town of Acomayo is considered a very important historical place in Peru. It was officially named a "historical heritage" site on March 9, 1991. This means it has a special past and important buildings or traditions that should be protected.
Cool Places to Visit
Here are some interesting spots you can find in and around Acomayo:
- The Santa Bárbara Chapel
- The San Cristóbal Hacienda House
- The Belén Church of Acomayo
- Waqrapukara: This is an ancient archaeological site in Peru. It's located in the Acos district, which is part of the Acomayo Province. Waqrapukara is found near the Apurímac River, very high up at 4,300 meters (about 14,108 feet) above sea level. The Qanchis people first built it, and later the Incas took it over.
Acomayo's Weather
Acomayo has a specific climate because it's so high up. Here's a look at the average weather conditions for areas between 3,000 and 3,500 meters above sea level:
| Climate data for Acomayo, elevation 3,212 m (10,538 ft), (1991–2020) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 20.4 (68.7) |
20.2 (68.4) |
20.3 (68.5) |
20.9 (69.6) |
21.1 (70.0) |
20.8 (69.4) |
20.7 (69.3) |
21.7 (71.1) |
22.2 (72.0) |
22.5 (72.5) |
22.6 (72.7) |
21.3 (70.3) |
21.2 (70.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 8.4 (47.1) |
8.3 (46.9) |
8.1 (46.6) |
6.5 (43.7) |
3.4 (38.1) |
1.4 (34.5) |
1.1 (34.0) |
2.9 (37.2) |
5.4 (41.7) |
7.1 (44.8) |
7.6 (45.7) |
8.0 (46.4) |
5.7 (42.2) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 160.0 (6.30) |
146.7 (5.78) |
126.7 (4.99) |
50.4 (1.98) |
6.3 (0.25) |
3.2 (0.13) |
4.0 (0.16) |
6.9 (0.27) |
15.1 (0.59) |
47.0 (1.85) |
70.1 (2.76) |
120.8 (4.76) |
757.2 (29.82) |
| Source: National Meteorology and Hydrology Service of Peru | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Acomayo para niños
