Omate facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Omate
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 Omate
Location in Peru
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| Country |  Peru |
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| Region | Moquegua | ||
| Province | General Sánchez Cerro | ||
| District | Omate | ||
| Elevation | 2,166 m (7,106 ft) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) | ||
Omate is a small town located in the southern part of Peru. It is the main town, or capital, of the General Sánchez Cerro province. This province is part of the larger Moquegua region in Peru. Omate sits at an elevation of about 2,166 meters (7,106 feet) above sea level.
Geography of Omate
Omate is nestled in a beautiful part of Peru. Its location in the Andes mountains means it has interesting landscapes. The town is an important center for the surrounding areas.
Climate in Omate
Omate experiences a unique climate due to its elevation. The weather changes throughout the year. It has warmer days and cooler nights.
The table below shows more details about the climate in Omate:
| Climate data for Omate, elevation 2,130 m (6,990 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) | 25.1 (77.2) |
24.7 (76.5) |
24.9 (76.8) |
25.1 (77.2) |
25.1 (77.2) |
24.9 (76.8) |
24.8 (76.6) |
25.6 (78.1) |
26.2 (79.2) |
26.4 (79.5) |
26.6 (79.9) |
26.1 (79.0) |
25.5 (77.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 10.9 (51.6) |
11.3 (52.3) |
10.6 (51.1) |
9.5 (49.1) |
8.2 (46.8) |
7.1 (44.8) |
6.4 (43.5) |
6.7 (44.1) |
7.8 (46.0) |
8.5 (47.3) |
9.2 (48.6) |
9.9 (49.8) |
8.8 (47.9) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 48.5 (1.91) |
63.5 (2.50) |
25.8 (1.02) |
3.3 (0.13) |
0.4 (0.02) |
0.3 (0.01) |
0.5 (0.02) |
0.9 (0.04) |
1.0 (0.04) |
0.2 (0.01) |
0.5 (0.02) |
8.1 (0.32) |
153 (6.04) |
| Source: National Meteorology and Hydrology Service of Peru | |||||||||||||
The warmest months are usually from September to November, with average high temperatures around 26 degrees Celsius. The coolest months are June and July, but they are still mild. Omate gets most of its rain during January and February. The rest of the year is quite dry.
Government and Leadership
Omate is the capital of its province. This means it has a local government that helps manage the area. The current mayor of Omate is Mauricio Jose Nina Juarez. A mayor is like the leader of a town or city. They work to make decisions that help the community.
Life in Omate
Life in Omate is connected to its natural surroundings. People in the town often work in farming or other local activities. The town serves as a hub for the smaller villages around it. It is a place where people can find goods and services.
See also
In Spanish: Omate para niños
