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Anta, Peru

Huancavelica · Peru

Anta is a small town in Huancavelica, Peru with a population of 517. Elevation: 10,584 ft (3,226 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

517 Population 3/sq mi density
10,584 ft Elevation 3,226 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
64.6 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population517
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain64.6 in/yr
Sunny Days362/yr
Elevation10,584 ft (3,226 m)
Population517
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation10,584 ft (3,226 m)
Coordinates-12.8122°, -74.6385°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceHuancavelica
Average Temperature42°F (5°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation64.6 inches (1,640 mm)
Annual Snowfall35.7 inches (91 cm)

About Anta

Anta is a small town in Peru (Huancavelica) with a population of 517. The city sits at an elevation of 10,584 feet (3,226 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 41°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Anta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 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 64.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 35.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 10,584 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average41.5°F
23% below Peru avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,584 ft (3,226 m)
Area198.5 sq mi (514.1 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-12.8122°N, 74.6385°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.6"
70% above Peru avg
Snowfall 35.7"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.28"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

132 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 M6.1 128 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 62 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 120 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 80 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 134 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 131 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 47 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 65 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 144 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 93 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 77 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 115 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 38 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 82 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 61 km
Apr 7, 2022 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru M5.1 87 km
May 13, 2019 16 km SW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.0 138 km
Jul 15, 2012 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru M5.0 125 km
Apr 10, 2022 6 km WSW of Comas, Peru M5.0 131 km
May 3, 1992 11 km NNW of Colonia, Peru M5.0 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 5.3 in Wettest
March 53°F (12°C) 5.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.0 in
June 51°F (10°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 0.6 in
August 52°F (11°C) 0.9 in
September 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in Warmest
December 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in

Anta has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 41°F in January to 55°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.3") and June the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Anta

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Ricardo Palma Soriano
Institución Educativa Federico Villarreal
Institución Educativa Jose Galvez Barrenechea
Institución Educativa No. 36411
Institución Educativa No. 36687
Institución Educativa No. 36790
Institución Educativa No. 36193
Institución Educativa No. 36294
Institución Educativa No. 36160
Institución Educativa Javier Heraud Perez
Institución Educativa No. 36159
Institución Educativa Federico Villarreal
Institución Educativa No. 36416
Institución Educativa No. 36328
Institución Educativa No. 36742
Institución Educativa Jose Abelardo Quiñones Gonzales
Institución Educativa No. 36505
Institución Educativa No. 36741
Institución Educativa Ciro Alegria Bazan
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Radio Stations near Anta

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio La Unika AAC+ 32 kbps

Farmers Markets in Anta

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mega Centro
Qatun Tambo Anqara

Clinics in Anta

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anta
Buenos Aires de Parco Chacapuncu
Centro de Salud Huayanay
Huayanay

Stadiums & Teams in Anta

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Anta

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte AirportAYPMedium Airport
Huancayo AirportSmall Airport
Imperial AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Choclococha 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 Anta

What is the population of Anta?

Anta has a population of 517 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 198.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Anta?

Anta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 41°F in July. The area receives 362 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 64.6 inches, with 35.7 inches of snow.

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