Quillabamba facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Quillabamba
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Center of the town of Quillabamba
View of Quillabamba city
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 Quillabamba
Location in Peru
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| Country |  Peru |
| Region | Cuzco |
| Province | La Convención |
| District | Santa Ana |
| Founded | 25 July 1857 |
| Elevation | 1,050 m (3,440 ft) |
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61,119 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
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Quillabamba is a lively city in southern Peru. It is the main city of La Convención Province. This province is the largest in the Cusco Region. Quillabamba is located in a special area called the high jungle. This means it's a mix of mountains and rainforest.
Farming is very important here. People grow crops like coffee, cacao (used to make chocolate), and tea. The city is home to people from both the Andes mountains and the Amazon rainforest. This mix creates a unique culture.
The Urubamba River flows right past Quillabamba. This river is known for having valuable resources like gold and special minerals.
Climate and Weather in Quillabamba
Quillabamba has a warm and humid climate. It gets a lot of rain, especially during certain months. This weather is perfect for growing the many crops found here. The temperatures stay warm all year round.
| Climate data for Quillabamba, elevation 1,001 m (3,284 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) | 30.0 (86.0) |
29.6 (85.3) |
30.0 (86.0) |
30.2 (86.4) |
30.3 (86.5) |
30.4 (86.7) |
30.5 (86.9) |
31.6 (88.9) |
32.0 (89.6) |
31.9 (89.4) |
31.5 (88.7) |
30.2 (86.4) |
30.7 (87.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 19.6 (67.3) |
19.4 (66.9) |
19.4 (66.9) |
19.3 (66.7) |
18.6 (65.5) |
17.7 (63.9) |
16.8 (62.2) |
17.9 (64.2) |
18.7 (65.7) |
19.2 (66.6) |
19.7 (67.5) |
19.6 (67.3) |
18.8 (65.9) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 157.8 (6.21) |
176.6 (6.95) |
150.2 (5.91) |
77.0 (3.03) |
31.2 (1.23) |
14.9 (0.59) |
17.9 (0.70) |
28.0 (1.10) |
32.7 (1.29) |
84.0 (3.31) |
75.7 (2.98) |
126.6 (4.98) |
972.6 (38.28) |
| Source: National Meteorology and Hydrology Service of Peru | |||||||||||||
Famous People from Quillabamba
- Raul Geller (born 1936) was a famous footballer. He played soccer for both Peru and Israel.
See also
In Spanish: Quillabamba para niños
