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Abancay, Peru
Apurímac Department · Peru
Abancay is a mid-size city in Apurímac Department, Peru with a population of 72,277. Elevation: 8,625 ft (2,629 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Abancay
Abancay, founded in 1572 as Santiago de los Reyes de Abancay, is a city in southern-central Peru. It is the capital of both the Apurímac Region and the Abancay Province, and serves an important cultural, economic, and political role in Apurímac.
People
Climate
| Population | 72,277 |
| Population Density | 515 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,625 ft (2,629 m) |
| Coordinates | -13.6343°, -72.8838° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Apurímac Department |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.4 inches (646 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Abancay
Abancay is a mid-size city in Peru (Apurímac Department) with a population of 72,277. The city sits at an elevation of 8,625 feet (2,629 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Abancay
Abancay has an average annual temperature of 12.5°C (55°F). The hottest month is Oct (13.8°C), the coldest is Jun (11.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 632 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,625 ft (2,629 m) |
| Area | 140.4 sq mi (363.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 515/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.6343°N, 72.8838°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 176 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 7.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 7.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 5.5 in |
Abancay has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 50°F in January to 56°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.9") and June the driest (0.6").
Colleges & Universities in Abancay
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| SENATI | College | - | , |
| Universidad Alas Peruanas | University | - | , |
| Universidad Nacional Micaela Bastidas | University | - | , |
| Universidad Nacional Micaela Bastidas de Apurímac | University | - | Visit → |
| Universidad Tecnológica de los Andes | University | - | , |
Schools in Abancay
47 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa 54872 La Salle | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Superior Tecnológico America | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Juan Pablo Ii | - | - | - | - |
| Chabuca Granda | - | - | - | - |
| Ceba - Miguel Grau | - | - | - | - |
| Ceba - 54875 Los Proceres | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 54007 Esther Roberti Gamero | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Esther Roberti Gamero | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 01 Pierre Francois Jamet | - | - | - | - |
| Prite 01 Abancay | - | - | - | - |
| Crebe | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Laura De Santa Catalina | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa America | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa La Salle | - | - | - | - |
| La Salle | - | - | - | - |
| Ceba - Yachay Wasi | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Las Mercedes | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Enrique Pestalozzi | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Francisco Bolognesi | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Fray Armando Bonifaz F. | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa San Francisco Solano | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Industrial | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 54489 Nuestra Señora De Las Mercedes | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 54043 Cesar Abraham Vallejo | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 54042 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 54901 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 54458 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 54457 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 54736 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 54705 San Juan Bautista | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 54560 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 54045 El Carmelo | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 12 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa El Carmelo | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 54690 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Quisapata | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 54519 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 54044 Virgen Asuncion | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 54873 Nuestra Señora De Guadalupe | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 54905 Sur America | - | - | - | - |
| Nuestra Señora De Fatima - Divina Providencia | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 54010 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora Del Rosario | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 54003 Nuestra Señora Del Rosario | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Cesar Abraham Vallejo | - | - | - | - |
| Abancay | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 11 La Salle | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Abancay
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
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Farmers Markets in Abancay
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Agroecológico La Victoria | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Central Curahuasi | |||||
| Mercado central de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado Progreso | |||||
| Mercado Villa Ampay |
Hotels in Abancay
14 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Abancay
6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Abancay
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Abancay
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Abancay
6 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Abancay
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Abancay
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Abancay
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Abancay
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Andahuaylas Airport | ANS | Small Airport |
| Huanacopampa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tamburco Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Abancay
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Serpost |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Abancay
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abancay's Cathedral |
Quick Facts
Around Abancay
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Abancay?
Abancay has a population of 72,277 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 515 people per square mile, spread across 140.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Abancay?
Abancay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.4 inches.