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Alto Perú, Peru
Ancash · Peru
Alto Perú is a small town in Ancash, Peru with a population of 788. Elevation: 230 ft (70 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Alto Perú
Upper Peru is a name for the land that was governed by the Real Audiencia of Charcas. The name originated in Buenos Aires towards the end of the 18th century after the Audiencia of Charcas was transferred from the Viceroyalty of Peru to the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata in 1776. It comprised the governorships of Potosí, La Paz, Cochabamba, Chiquitos, Moxos and Charcas.
People
Climate
| Population | 788 |
| Population Density | 40 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Coordinates | -8.9478°, -78.5804° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Ancash |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 3.6 inches (92 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Alto Perú
Alto Perú is a small town in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 788. The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet (70 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.6°F |
| 34% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 363 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Area | 20.0 sq mi (51.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.9478°N, 78.5804°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | 109 km |
| 1996 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 12 | 132 km |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 37 km |
| 1678 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 46 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in |
Alto Perú has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 65°F in August to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.2") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Alto Perú
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa 88257 Comandante Rolando Harvey | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 88331 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 88234 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 88399 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 88270 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 88329 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 88217 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución educativa No. 88333 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 88319 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 88332 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 88038 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución educativa No. 88049 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Alto Perú
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Nova peru | musica tropical | AAC+ 32 kbps |
Libraries in Alto Perú
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Central | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Alto Perú
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Comercial Chacra ala Olla | |||||
| Centro Comercial Chimbote | |||||
| Centro Comercial Esquina del Movimiento | |||||
| Las Malvinas | |||||
| Los Ferroles | |||||
| mercado 2 de mayo | |||||
| Mercado 3 de Octubre | |||||
| Mercado Alfonso Ugarte | |||||
| Mercado Bellamar | |||||
| Mercado de Peces La Sirena | |||||
| Mercado de Pescadores | |||||
| Mercado de Villa María | |||||
| Mercado La Molina | |||||
| Mercado La Perla | |||||
| Mercado La Perlita | |||||
| Mercado Las Delicias | |||||
| Mercado Los Cedros | |||||
| Mercado Los Olivos | |||||
| Mercado Mayorista | |||||
| Mercado minorista PPao | |||||
| Mercado Miramar | |||||
| Mercado Modelo | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Santa | |||||
| Mercado Pueblos Unidos | |||||
| Mercado San Felipe |
Restaurants in Alto Perú
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Alto Perú
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Alto Perú
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio Manuel Gómez Arellano | ||
| Estadio Municipal Centenario Manuel Rivera Sánchez | ||
| Estadio Municipal de Coishco |
Airports Near Alto Perú
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales Airport | CHM | Medium Airport |
| Camposol Chao Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Casma Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Alto Perú
16 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de Salud Coishco | ||
| Centro de Salud Florida | ||
| Centro de Salud Progreso | ||
| Centro Mádico Arcángel | ||
| Centro Materno | ||
| Centro Medico Coishco | ||
| Centro Medico Drasilud | ||
| Clínica Bellsal | ||
| Clínica San Pablo | ||
| Clínica Sossma | ||
| Consultorio Médico Ecográfico - Isabel de los Ángeles | ||
| Curandero Naturista | ||
| Medicentro Modelo | ||
| Policlínico Policía Nacional del Perú - Chimbote | ||
| Puesto de Salud Santa Ana Costa | ||
| UroGinec |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Alto Perú?
Alto Perú has a population of 788 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 20.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Alto Perú?
Alto Perú has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 363 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 3.6 inches.