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Acocro, Peru

Ayacucho · Peru

Acocro is a small town in Ayacucho, Peru with a population of 543. Elevation: 10,669 ft (3,252 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).

Data updated June 2026

543 Population 49/sq mi density
10,669 ft Elevation 3,252 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
45.3 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population543
Density49/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain45.3 in/yr
Sunny Days344/yr
Elevation10,669 ft (3,252 m)
Population543
Population Density49 / sq mi
Elevation10,669 ft (3,252 m)
Coordinates-13.2191°, -74.0420°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAyacucho
Average Temperature40°F (4°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average38°F (3°C)
Annual Precipitation45.3 inches (1,150 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.4 inches (37 cm)

About Acocro

Acocro is a small town in Peru (Ayacucho) with a population of 543. The city sits at an elevation of 10,669 feet (3,252 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 38°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.3 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Acocro has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 344 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 45.3 inches. The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10,669 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 38°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average39.8°F
26% below Peru avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average38°F (3°C)
Sunny Days344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,669 ft (3,252 m)
Area11.1 sq mi (28.8 km²)
Population Density49/sq mi
Coordinates-13.2191°N, 74.0420°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.3"
19% above Peru avg
Snowfall 14.4"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.34"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

129 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 30, 2025.

May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 86 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 140 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 86 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 121 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 112 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 99 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 116 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 47 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 58 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 149 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 108 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 101 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 147 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 47 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 56 km
Apr 7, 2022 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru M5.1 132 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 100 km
Jul 15, 2012 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru M5.0 48 km
May 13, 2019 16 km SW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.0 100 km
Jun 1, 2016 20 km SSW of Pilpichaca, Peru M4.9 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 5.9 in
February 54°F (12°C) 6.3 in Wettest
March 53°F (12°C) 5.8 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
May 53°F (11°C) 0.9 in
June 51°F (11°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 38°F (3°C) 0.4 in Coldest
August 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
September 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in Warmest
December 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in

Acocro has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 38°F in July to 55°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.3") and June the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Acocro

25 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Manco Capac
Institución Educativa 38033 Hermilio Valdizan
Institución Educativa No. 38540
Institución Educativa No. 38619
Institución Educativa Primaria No. 38804
Institución Educativa No. 38593
Institución Educativa Coronel Santiago Marcelino Carreño
Institución Educativa Jose Maria Arguedas
Institución Educativa 38066 Jose Maria Arguedas
Institución Educativa No. 38796
Institución Educativa 38700 Sn.pastor De Huamanccocha
Institución Educativa No. 38067
Institución Educativa No. 38587
Institución Educativa Virgen De Asuncion
38071
Institución Educativa 20 De Octubre
Institución Educativa General Trinidad Moran 38032
Institución Educativa 38699 Rayan
Institución Educativa 38701 Parqo
Institución Educativa Tomas Gamarra Canchari
Institución Educativa No. 38927
Institución Educativa 38984-11 Ccochani
Institución Educativa No. 38717
Institución Educativa No. 38034
Institución Educativa No. 38574
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Museums in Acocro

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Joaquín López Antay
La Batalla de Ayacucho
Museo Andrés A. Cáceres
Museo De Arqueologia Y Antropologia Hipolito Unanue
Museo de Arte Popular Joaquín López Antay
Museo de la memoria "para que no se repita" ANFASEP
Museo de las Abejas
Museo de sitio Wari
Museo textil

Libraries in Acocro

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Central -Efrain Morote Best0.0
Inversiones Continental0.0
Libreria Bazar Estudio0.0
Mercantil Ayacucho0.0

Farmers Markets in Acocro

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
12 de abril
Gamarra Lima
Mercado Capillapata
Mercado Capillapata
Mercado de Abastos Andrés F .Vivanco
Mercado Jesus Nazareno
Mercado Magdalena
Mercado Mayorista Las Américas
Mercado Minorista Mariscal Caceres
Mercado Nery García Zárate
Mercado San José
Mercado Señor de Arequipa
Plaza Market

Stadiums & Teams in Acocro

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Airports Near Acocro

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte AirportAYPMedium Airport
Andahuaylas AirportANSSmall Airport
Luisiana AirportSmall Airport
Palmapampa AirportSmall Airport
Pichari AirportSmall Airport
San Francisco AirportSmall Airport
Vilcashuamán AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima

🇵🇪 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 Acocro

What is the population of Acocro?

Acocro has a population of 543 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 49 people per square mile, spread across 11.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Acocro?

Acocro has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 38°F in July. The area receives 344 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.3 inches, with 14.4 inches of snow.

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