Calca, Peru facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Calca
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Main square of Calca
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 Calca, Peru
Location in Peru
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| Country |  Peru |
| Region | Cusco |
| Province | Calca |
| District | Calca |
| Elevation | 2,926 m (9,600 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9 732 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
Calca, also known as Villa de Zamora, is a town in southern Peru. It is the capital of the Calca Province in the Cusco Region. This town is located high up in the Andes mountains. It sits at an elevation of about 2,926 meters (9,600 feet) above sea level. In 2005, about 9,732 people lived in Calca.
Exploring Calca
Calca is a charming town known for its beautiful surroundings. It is part of the famous Sacred Valley of the Incas. This valley is a popular area for tourists in Peru. The town's main square is a lively place. You can see the San Pedro Apóstol Church there.
Life in Calca
Life in Calca is influenced by its mountain setting. The town has a calm atmosphere. You can often see traditional Peruvian ways of life here. The old canal that runs through the town is a cool feature. It shows how people have used water resources for a long time.
Weather in Calca
Calca has a unique mountain climate. The weather is generally mild throughout the year. It does not get extremely hot or cold.
Temperatures
The average temperature in Calca is around 11 to 15 degrees Celsius (52 to 59 degrees Fahrenheit). The warmest months are usually from September to November. The coolest months are June and July. Even in the coolest months, temperatures rarely drop below freezing.
Rainfall
Calca experiences a wet season and a dry season. The wet season is from December to March. During these months, there is more rain. The dry season is from May to August. These months are sunnier with very little rain.
| Climate data for Calca, elevation 2,926 m (9,600 ft), (1963–1998) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 21.5 (70.7) |
21.8 (71.2) |
21.8 (71.2) |
22.5 (72.5) |
22.6 (72.7) |
22.2 (72.0) |
22.3 (72.1) |
22.6 (72.7) |
23.0 (73.4) |
23.4 (74.1) |
23.2 (73.8) |
22.3 (72.1) |
22.4 (72.4) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 14.6 (58.3) |
14.7 (58.5) |
14.7 (58.5) |
14.1 (57.4) |
13.1 (55.6) |
11.9 (53.4) |
11.6 (52.9) |
12.7 (54.9) |
14.1 (57.4) |
15.0 (59.0) |
15.5 (59.9) |
15.0 (59.0) |
13.9 (57.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 7.8 (46.0) |
7.6 (45.7) |
7.4 (45.3) |
5.7 (42.3) |
3.4 (38.1) |
1.3 (34.3) |
0.9 (33.6) |
2.7 (36.9) |
5.0 (41.0) |
6.6 (43.9) |
7.7 (45.9) |
7.7 (45.9) |
5.3 (41.6) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 112.0 (4.41) |
93.4 (3.68) |
82.2 (3.24) |
35.0 (1.38) |
5.1 (0.20) |
5.2 (0.20) |
3.1 (0.12) |
7.7 (0.30) |
13.2 (0.52) |
33.4 (1.31) |
60.0 (2.36) |
83.7 (3.30) |
534 (21.02) |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 72.4 | 72.8 | 72.1 | 69.9 | 65.8 | 63.2 | 61.7 | 61.7 | 61.9 | 62.4 | 64.1 | 68.5 | 66.4 |
| Source: Repositorio Institucional Continental | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Calca para niños
