# Achoma District, Caylloma Province, Arequipa Department

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District · Caylloma Province 

# Achoma

Achoma is a district of Peru in Caylloma Province, Arequipa Department. It covers **365.4 km²**. 52 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 5 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 365km²
- 5mapped services
- 4,252 mtypical elevation

## Where is Achoma?

Achoma lies in [Caylloma Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/arequipa/caylloma/), [Arequipa Department](https://wherepedia.org/peru/arequipa/), [Peru](https://wherepedia.org/peru/). It borders 8 other districts: [Coporaque](https://wherepedia.org/peru/arequipa/caylloma/coporaque/), [Huanca](https://wherepedia.org/peru/arequipa/caylloma/huanca/), [Ichupampa](https://wherepedia.org/peru/arequipa/caylloma/ichupampa/), [Lari](https://wherepedia.org/peru/arequipa/caylloma/lari/), [Lluta](https://wherepedia.org/peru/arequipa/caylloma/lluta/), [Maca](https://wherepedia.org/peru/arequipa/caylloma/maca/), [Yanque](https://wherepedia.org/peru/arequipa/caylloma/yanque/) and [Yura](https://wherepedia.org/peru/arequipa/arequipa/yura/). By area it is the 617th largest of 1,873 districts in Peru. It covers 2.6% of [Caylloma Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/arequipa/caylloma/). The centre of Achoma is about 709 km in a straight line from Lima, the capital. The centre point is at 15.8136° S, 71.7275° 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 Achoma

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Achoma: 1 viewpoint.

- Condor Cross · viewpoint

### Nearby, outside Achoma

- Volcán Sabancaya · volcano, Lluta14 km
- Ampato · volcano, Lluta16 km
- Mirador de los Andes · viewpoint, Yanque17 km
- Volcán Hualca Hualca · volcano, Lluta18 km
- Monument to the Incas against the Conquerors · attraction, Maca20 km
- Above 5000 m · attraction, Chivay20 km
- Ciudad del recuerdo · viewpoint, Maca20 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: Achoma

- 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) · Arequipa61 km
- Inca Manco Capac International Airport (JUL) · Juliaca173 km

### Nearest railway station

Pampas de Arrieros (Yura), about 32 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.1 hours, sunrise around 05:10) and shortest in Jun (about 11.2 hours, sunrise around 06:11, sunset around 17:22).

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 Achoma

Open gazetteers list **52 villages, towns and localities** in Achoma. The largest with a recorded population: Churquina (1). Settlements here lie between about 3,403 m and 4,724 m above sea level (median 4,252 m).

- Achoma
- Alto Sahuamani
- Anastira
- Ancoccollo
- Aparaya
- Cajamarcana
- Callanja
- Campamento Residencial
- Carhuasi
- Casa Blanca
- Ccallanje
- Chila
- Chillihoa
- Churquina
- Cipina
- Collpane
- Contilla
- Corahuata
- Escalera
- Huaco
- Huallhuane
- Huanuhuara
- Huituhuasi
- Humacala
- Iscayocco
- Iscayoco
- Oroya
- Pacce
- Pachachaca
- Pampa Parco
- Parco
- Pata Chipana
- Patillani
- Pavalli
- Pisahuata
- Puca Mocco
- Puente Pachachaca
- Puentillo
- Puricestancia
- Putuco
- Quenuarane
- Queñuarane
- Retamani
- Sahuana
- San Miguel
- Sirieoco
- Sombrerune
- Sueterapa Pata
- Urusara
- Utunco
- Visconoja
- Wasa Pampa

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 Achoma

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

### Water

9 rivers and streams; 3 lakes.

- Laguna Cochacucho
- Laguna Huarihuari
- Laguna Soracocha
- Quebrada Chaquimajo
- Quebrada Churquina
- Quebrada Collpane
- Quebrada Tinsimayo
- Quebrada Yungarase
- Río Ananta
- Río Chipana
- Río Pina
- Río Sallalli

### Hills and mountains

8 mountains.

- Nevado Ananto · 5,278 m
- Nevado Ananta · 5,134 m
- Cerro Tacuhuiri · 4,890 m
- Cerro Queñuarane · 4,859 m
- Cerro Parcalle · 4,827 m
- Cerro Ajoyane · 4,767 m
- Cerro Sintirja · 4,630 m
- Cerro Chila Cenja · 4,012 m

### Estates

1 estate.

- Hacienda Curiña

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 Achoma and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Caylloma Province, the warmest month is Nov (average 9 °C) and the coolest is Jul (5 °C), after allowing for this place being about 185 m lower than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 251 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Feb (64 mm) and the driest Jun (1 mm). No month is both mild and dry, so plan around the rains.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 8 54 

Feb 8 64 

Mar 8 39 

Apr 7 11 

May 6 4 

Jun 6 1 

Jul 5 3 

Aug 6 2 

Sep 7 6 

Oct 8 16 

Nov 9 15 

Dec 8 35 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Achoma

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital de Apoyo Huanta · Chivay 31 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-15.60187&mlon=-71.53198#map=17/-15.60187/-71.53198) 

Bank FONDESURCO · Chivay 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-15.63649&mlon=-71.60311#map=17/-15.63649/-71.60311) 

Petrol pump SANTA LUCIA CHIVAY · Chivay 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-15.63967&mlon=-71.60212#map=17/-15.63967/-71.60212) 

Hotel Chakapata Ecolodge · Yanque 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-15.74241&mlon=-71.62781#map=17/-15.74241/-71.62781) 

School Institución Educativa No. 40611 · Yanque 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-15.80350&mlon=-71.60740#map=17/-15.80350/-71.60740) 

College Instituto de Educación Superior Tecnológico Público de Chivay · Chivay 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-15.63987&mlon=-71.60341#map=17/-15.63987/-71.60341) 

Police station Policia de Carreteras · Chivay 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-15.64907&mlon=-71.60127#map=17/-15.64907/-71.60127) 

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 Achoma

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

- Hotels1
- Schools3
- Restaurants1

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 Caylloma Province

- Cabanaconde
- Callalli
- Caylloma
- Chivay
- Coporaque
- Huambo
- Huanca
- Ichupampa
- Lari
- Lluta
- Maca
- Madrigal
- Majes
- San Antonio de Chuca
- Sibayo
- Tapay
- Tisco
- Tuti
- Yanque

## Quick answers

- Where is Achoma?In Caylloma Province, Arequipa Department, Peru
- What borders Achoma?Coporaque, Huanca, Ichupampa, Lari, Lluta, Maca, Yanque and Yura
- What is there to see in Achoma?Condor Cross
- What time zone is Achoma in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Achoma?Sol (PEN)
- What language is spoken in Achoma?Spanish, Quechua, Aymara (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Achoma?52 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Achoma?Settlements lie between 3,403 m and 4,724 m
- What is the highest point in Achoma?Nevado Ananto (5,278 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- Where is the nearest hospital to Achoma?Hospital de Apoyo Huanta, about 31 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Achoma?FONDESURCO, about 24 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Achoma?SANTA LUCIA CHIVAY, about 24 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Achoma?PE040502 (OCHA common operational dataset)