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Aco, Peru

Ancash · Peru

Aco is a small town in Ancash, Peru with a population of 284. Elevation: 10,906 ft (3,324 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

284 Population 1/sq mi density
10,906 ft Elevation 3,324 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
87.5 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population284
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain87.5 in/yr
Sunny Days352/yr
Elevation10,906 ft (3,324 m)
Population284
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation10,906 ft (3,324 m)
Coordinates-8.5231°, -77.8776°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAncash
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation87.5 inches (2,223 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.4 inches (1 cm)

About Aco

Aco is a small town in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 284. The city sits at an elevation of 10,906 feet (3,324 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 87.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Aco has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 352 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 87.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,906 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average44.9°F
17% below Peru avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,906 ft (3,324 m)
Area540.2 sq mi (1,399.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-8.5231°N, 77.8776°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.5"
130% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.15"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

62 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 13, 2025.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 137 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 36 km
May 12, 1992 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.7 147 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 124 km
May 8, 2017 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru M5.2 144 km
Jan 15, 2019 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.2 137 km
Jun 24, 2022 near the coast of northern Peru M5.1 145 km
Mar 21, 2015 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 131 km
Oct 19, 1992 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.1 147 km
Jul 23, 1997 33 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 133 km
Feb 19, 2024 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 131 km
Aug 13, 2025 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.0 128 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 57 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 97 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 82 km
Apr 7, 1994 56 km SW of Victor Raul, Peru M4.9 148 km
Oct 9, 1999 48 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M4.8 148 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 108 km
Nov 19, 1998 2 km S of Coishco, Peru M4.7 100 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 88 km
1970 N. PERU Earthquake 0.5 m 66,794 126 km
1678 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
March 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in Wettest
April 55°F (13°C) 1.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in
June 53°F (12°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 46°F (8°C) 0.1 in
August 54°F (12°C) 0.2 in
September 54°F (12°C) 0.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.6 in
November 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in Warmest
December 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in

Aco has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 43°F in January to 55°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.2") and June the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Aco

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa 88126 San Francisco
Institución Educativa 88139 Hipolito Unanue
Institución Educativa 88140 Jose Carlos Mariategui
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Museums in Aco

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Arqueológico Zonal de Cabana

Stadiums & Teams in Aco

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Airports Near Aco

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales AirportCHMMedium Airport
Caraz AirportSmall Airport
Chagual AirportCGLSmall Airport
Huamachuco AirportSmall Airport
Pias AirportSmall Airport
Quiruvilca AirportSmall Airport
Tulpo AirportSmall Airport
Urpay AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
3,201 m (10,502 ft)
Postal Code
02210

🇵🇪 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 Aco

What is the population of Aco?

Aco has a population of 284 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 540.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Aco?

Aco has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 87.5 inches.

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