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Acas, Peru

Ancash · Peru

Acas is a small town in Ancash, Peru with a population of 449. Elevation: 12,139 ft (3,700 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

449 Population 2/sq mi density
12,139 ft Elevation 3,700 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
13.7 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Acas

The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) is a non-departmental public body of the Government of the United Kingdom. Its purpose is to improve organisations and working life through the promotion and facilitation of strong industrial relations practice.
Acas provides employment law and employment relations advice for employers and employees through its website and helpline. It also offers dispute resolution services such as arbitration or mediation, although the service is perhaps best known for its collective conciliation function – that is resolving disputes between groups of employees or workers, often represented by a trade union, and their employers.

People

Population449
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain13.7 in/yr
Sunny Days354/yr
Elevation12,139 ft (3,700 m)
Population449
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation12,139 ft (3,700 m)
Coordinates-10.4578°, -77.3273°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAncash
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation13.7 inches (348 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Acas

Acas is a small town in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 449. The city sits at an elevation of 12,139 feet (3,700 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Acas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 13.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 12,139 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average67.4°F
25% above Peru avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,139 ft (3,700 m)
Area270.1 sq mi (699.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-10.4578°N, 77.3273°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.7"
64% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

133 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.6 on May 2, 2025.

Sep 23, 1995 81 km W of Paramonga, Peru M6.5 139 km
Apr 29, 1991 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru M5.9 97 km
Jul 17, 1992 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.8 134 km
Jul 31, 1995 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 103 km
May 11, 2002 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 129 km
Jun 21, 1995 28 km W of Chancay, Peru M5.6 122 km
Jan 15, 2020 57 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.4 139 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 144 km
Dec 25, 1998 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru M5.4 131 km
Nov 5, 1998 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.3 114 km
Apr 1, 2015 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.3 83 km
Dec 6, 2000 59 km WSW of Paramonga, Peru M5.2 120 km
Feb 15, 2024 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru M5.2 115 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 87 km
Jul 18, 2016 17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.2 94 km
Jul 29, 2004 61 km WSW of Supe Puerto, Peru M5.1 120 km
Oct 19, 1992 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.1 144 km
Jan 6, 2017 66 km WSW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.1 135 km
Nov 22, 1990 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru M5.1 146 km
Mar 31, 2022 40 km W of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.1 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1971 CHUNGAR Meteorological 30.0 m 600 115 km
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 135 km
1966 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 3.0 m 110 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
February 49°F (9°C) 4.4 in
March 49°F (9°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
May 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 45°F (7°C) 0.1 in
September 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in
December 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in

Acas has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 45°F in June to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Acas

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 20473
Institución Educativa No. 20481
Institución Educativa No. 20485
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Radio Stations near Acas

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Nova Prime MP3

Stadiums & Teams in Acas

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Acas

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Huacho AirportSmall Airport
Patao AirportSmall Airport
Pativilca AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
3,250 m (10,663 ft)

🇵🇪 About Peru

Capital Lima
Population 31,989,256
Area 1,285,220 km²
GDP (USD) $266,958,720,838
GDP per capita $7,888
HDI 0.762
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 79.5%
Urban population 84.8%
Currency PEN (Sol)
Languages Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Calling code +51
TLD .pe
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Peru

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Apr 2 Holy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo Santo
May 1 International Workers' Day Día del Trabajo
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Día de San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 28 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Jul 29 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Aug 30 Santa Rosa de Lima Día de Santa Rosa de Lima
Oct 8 Battle of Angamos Combate de Angamos
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de Todos los Santos
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Acas

What is the population of Acas?

Acas has a population of 449 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 270.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Acas?

Acas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.7 inches.

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