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Algamarca, Peru
Cajamarca Department · Peru
Algamarca is a small town in Cajamarca Department, Peru with a population of 532. Elevation: 9,951 ft (3,033 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 532 |
| Population Density | 7 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 9,951 ft (3,033 m) |
| Coordinates | -7.6071°, -78.2454° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Cajamarca Department |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.2 inches (1,402 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Algamarca
Algamarca is a small town in Peru (Cajamarca Department) with a population of 532. The city sits at an elevation of 9,951 feet (3,033 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 351 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,951 ft (3,033 m) |
| Area | 80.7 sq mi (209.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.6071°N, 78.2454°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 56°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in |
Algamarca has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 55°F in June to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.4").
Schools in Algamarca
50+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Cegecom La Sagrada Familia | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82371 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82372 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821613 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cegecom Virgen De Las Mercedes | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82312 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Chorobamba | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Shita | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821181 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821383 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82360 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82369 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821246 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82368 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821384 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82365 San Jose | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82319 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Luis Jose De Orbegoso | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82370 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Andres Avelino Caceres | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821229 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82379 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82315 Cegecom Simon Bolivar | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821495 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82887 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82318 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821614 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82366 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cegecom Corral Pampa | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80712 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82924 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82314 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cesar Vallejo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82364 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cegecom Lluchu Cauday | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821615 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821085 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82087 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 81745 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Manuel Scorza | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82376 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821141 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821385 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cegecom Huabalito | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82373 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cegecom Lucmilla | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821274 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cegecom Nueva Esperanza | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821222 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82377 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Algamarca
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Stereo TV | peruvian cumbia, pop music | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Algamarca
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Arqueologico de Huamachuco |
Libraries in Algamarca
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pedagógico | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Algamarca
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Central de Cajabamba | |||||
| Mercado de Huamachuco | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal II Etapa |
Stadiums & Teams in Algamarca
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Algamarca
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport | CJA | Medium Airport |
| Celendín Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chagual Airport | CGL | Small Airport |
| Huamachuco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lagunas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malin Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pampa Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pias Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quiruvilca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tulpo Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Algamarca?
Algamarca has a population of 532 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 80.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Algamarca?
Algamarca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 351 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 55.2 inches.