# Machaguay District, Castilla Province, Arequipa Department

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District · Castilla Province 

# Machaguay

Machaguay is a district of Peru in Castilla Province, Arequipa Department. It covers **247.0 km²**. 58 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 7 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 247km²
- 7mapped services
- 2,806 mtypical elevation

## Where is Machaguay?

Machaguay lies in [Castilla Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/arequipa/castilla/), [Arequipa Department](https://wherepedia.org/peru/arequipa/), [Peru](https://wherepedia.org/peru/). It borders 6 other districts: [Andagua](https://wherepedia.org/peru/arequipa/castilla/andagua/), [Ayo](https://wherepedia.org/peru/arequipa/castilla/ayo/), [Salamanca](https://wherepedia.org/peru/arequipa/condesuyos/salamanca/), [Tipan](https://wherepedia.org/peru/arequipa/castilla/tipan/), [Uñon](https://wherepedia.org/peru/arequipa/castilla/unon/) and [Viraco](https://wherepedia.org/peru/arequipa/castilla/viraco/). By area it is the 834th largest of 1,873 districts in Peru. It covers 3.6% of [Castilla Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/arequipa/castilla/). The centre of Machaguay is about 633 km in a straight line from Lima, the capital. The centre point is at 15.6190° S, 72.4606° W.

Source: [Instituto Geográfico Nacional - IGN via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-per).

## Things to see in and around Machaguay

### Nearby, outside Machaguay

- Soporo · archaeological site, Andagua16 km
- Volcán Jenchaña · volcano, Andagua16 km
- Huellas de dinosaurios · viewpoint, Tipan17 km
- lookout · attraction, Andagua17 km
- Antaymarca · archaeological site, Andagua17 km
- antaymarca lookout · viewpoint, Andagua17 km
- Ticsho · volcano, Andagua17 km
- cheese factory · attraction, Andagua17 km
- tourist map · attraction, Andagua17 km
- Volcán Jechapita · volcano, Andagua19 km
- Los Mellizos · volcano, Andagua19 km
- Volcán Chilcayoc · volcano, Andagua19 km

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Machaguay

- Time zoneUTC−5, no daylight saving · America/Lima
- CurrencySol (PEN)
- Country calling code+51
- LanguagesSpanish, Quechua, Aymara
- Plug typesType A, B, C · 220 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports

- Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) · Arequipa125 km
- Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) · Cusco238 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:13) and shortest in Jun (about 11.2 hours, sunrise around 06:13, sunset around 17:26).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Machaguay

Open gazetteers list **58 villages, towns and localities** in Machaguay. The largest with a recorded population: Machaguay (370), Yaso (73), Acopallpa (53), Cuyanca (52), Taparza (26) and Arhuín (22). Settlements here lie between about 2,149 m and 4,757 m above sea level (median 2,806 m).

- Accota
- Aco
- Acopallpa
- Agua Sana
- Agua Santa
- Anchapalla
- Anchis
- Anzapec
- Arhuin
- Arhuín
- Cactana
- Calihuayoc
- Callchi
- Chaquirca
- Chauquirca
- Chupan
- Cochahuasa
- Collana
- Collpa
- Cotanay
- Coto
- Cuyanca
- Ensenada
- Huachamarca
- Huanya
- Huasicac Hacienda
- Huichuta
- Hursicac / Huasicac
- Jalajala
- Lorococha
- Machaguay
- Malapampa
- Muna
- Muña
- Nueva Esperanza
- Pacrapicha
- Pesjofiana
- Peste
- Pituro
- Quillilli
- Quincho
- Santa Ana
- Saure
- Sonjo
- Sucuco
- Sumana
- Tada
- Taparza
- Tarayoc
- Tarmaisa
- Tuajena Grande
- Tucto
- Urata
- Viques
- Vizcachayoc
- Víques
- Yanahorco
- Yaso

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Machaguay

Named natural and historic features inside Machaguay, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

8 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Cajamayo
- Quebrada Chachara
- Quebrada Chichina o Infiernillo
- Quebrada Infiernillo
- Quebrada Jollpa
- Quebrada Quiscahuayjo
- Quebrada Quiñual
- Quebrada Tamvillos

### Hills and mountains

25 mountains.

- Cerro Pucaylla · 5,243 m
- Cerro Pomullca · 5,240 m
- Cerro Yanahuara · 5,233 m
- Cerro Huajra Huire · 5,196 m
- Cerro Misahuana · 5,146 m
- Cerro Escalera Apacheta · 5,085 m
- Cerro Llallahuayoc · 5,007 m
- Cerro Huspayaca · 4,981 m
- Cerro Chachara · 4,859 m
- Cerro Ticyacasa · 4,831 m
- Cerro Pesjofiana · 4,812 m
- Cerro Quincho · 4,811 m
- Cerro Najuay · 4,754 m
- Loma Atun Pucro · 4,588 m
- Cerro Allipampa · 4,553 m
- Cerro Ayrampituyoc · 4,530 m
- Cerro Pisllo · 4,418 m
- Cerro Pampallquita · 4,382 m
- Cerro Socabón · 4,350 m
- Cerro Accomi · 4,328 m
- Cerro Pesjofiana · 4,252 m
- Cerro Cuncayoc · 3,927 m
- Cerro Concha Pata · 3,737 m
- Cerro Cabrerio · 3,558 m

…and 1 more.

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Machaguay and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Castilla Province, the warmest month is Nov (average 12 °C) and the coolest is Jul (10 °C), after allowing for this place being about 606 m lower than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 243 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Feb (62 mm) and the driest Jun (1 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **August to June**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 12 53 

Feb 12 62 

Mar 12 38 

Apr 12 10 

May 11 3 

Jun 10 1 

Jul 10 4 

Aug 10 3 

Sep 11 6 

Oct 12 14 

Nov 12 15 

Dec 12 34 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Machaguay

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Centro de Salud Chuquibamba · Chuquibamba 32 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-15.84081&mlon=-72.65395#map=17/-15.84081/-72.65395) 

Petrol pump PetroPerú · Chuquibamba 32 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-15.84167&mlon=-72.65547#map=17/-15.84167/-72.65547) 

Hotel Hostal Koropuna Inn · Viraco 7.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-15.65107&mlon=-72.52334#map=17/-15.65107/-72.52334) 

School Institución Educativa No. 40481 · Machaguay 2.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-15.64240&mlon=-72.45750#map=17/-15.64240/-72.45750) 

Police station Comisaría PNP Machaguay · Machaguay 6.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-15.65097&mlon=-72.50540#map=17/-15.65097/-72.50540) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Machaguay

Places mapped inside Machaguay in open map data, by type.

- Schools6
- Police stations1

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other districts in Castilla Province

- Andagua
- Aplao
- Ayo
- Chachas
- Chilcaymarca
- Choco
- Huancarqui
- Orcopampa
- Pampacolca
- Tipan
- Uraca
- Uñon
- Viraco

## Quick answers

- Where is Machaguay?In Castilla Province, Arequipa Department, Peru
- What borders Machaguay?Andagua, Ayo, Salamanca, Tipan, Uñon and Viraco
- What is there to see in Machaguay?Soporo, Volcán Jenchaña, Huellas de dinosaurios, lookout
- What time zone is Machaguay in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Machaguay?Sol (PEN)
- What language is spoken in Machaguay?Spanish, Quechua, Aymara (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Machaguay?58 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Machaguay?Settlements lie between 2,149 m and 4,757 m
- What is the highest point in Machaguay?Cerro Pucaylla (5,243 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Machaguay?August to June
- Where is the nearest hospital to Machaguay?Centro de Salud Chuquibamba, about 32 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Machaguay?PetroPerú, about 32 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Machaguay?PE040408 (OCHA common operational dataset)