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Bambamarca, Peru

Cajamarca Department · Peru

Bambamarca is a small city in Cajamarca Department, Peru with a population of 13,351. Elevation: 9,012 ft (2,747 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

13,351 Population 66/sq mi density
9,012 ft Elevation 2,747 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
72.6 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Bambamarca

Bambamarca

Bambamarca is a town in Northern Peru, capital of the province Hualgayoc in the region Cajamarca.

People

Population13,351
Density66/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain72.6 in/yr
Sunny Days336/yr
Elevation9,012 ft (2,747 m)
Population13,351
Population Density66 / sq mi
Elevation9,012 ft (2,747 m)
Coordinates-6.6833°, -78.5333°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceCajamarca Department
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation72.6 inches (1,843 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bambamarca

Bambamarca is a small city in Peru (Cajamarca Department) with a population of 13,351. The city sits at an elevation of 9,012 feet (2,747 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in Bambamarca

Bambamarca has an average annual temperature of 16.2°C (61°F). The hottest month is Sep (17.2°C), the coldest is Mar (15.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 387 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.9°C / 61°F 9° / 25.6° 56.6
Feb 16°C / 61°F 9.1° / 25° 49.6
Mar 15.7°C / 60°F 8.5° / 24.7° 63.0
Apr 16°C / 61°F 10° / 24.6° 38.6
May 16.4°C / 61°F 8.8° / 26° 17.7
Jun 15.8°C / 60°F 7.4° / 25.9° 6.6
Jul 15.9°C / 61°F 7.1° / 26.2° 16.2
Aug 16.7°C / 62°F 7.2° / 27° 4.3
Sep 17.2°C / 63°F 9.1° / 27.8° 13.4
Oct 16.7°C / 62°F 9.8° / 27.2° 32.6
Nov 16.4°C / 62°F 9.1° / 26.8° 29.6
Dec 15.9°C / 61°F 8.9° / 25.2° 59.3
Bambamarca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 336 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 72.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,012 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above Peru avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,012 ft (2,747 m)
Area203.6 sq mi (527.3 km²)
Population Density66/sq mi
Coordinates-6.6833°N, 78.5333°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.6"
91% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.18"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 25, 2024.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 99 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 138 km
Jul 14, 2002 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru M5.0 150 km
Apr 6, 1991 13 km NE of Olleros, Peru M5.0 134 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 87 km
Apr 6, 1991 17 km NE of Olleros, Peru M4.8 139 km
Jan 12, 2008 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru M4.7 119 km
Jan 25, 1993 15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru M4.7 122 km
Nov 14, 2013 13 km ENE of Cajaruro, Peru M4.7 112 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 149 km
May 30, 1990 17 km WSW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M4.7 142 km
Mar 16, 2008 1 km NE of Motupe, Peru M4.6 143 km
Jul 27, 2004 26 km N of Bellavista, Peru M4.6 141 km
Mar 1, 2008 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru M4.6 148 km
Jun 20, 1994 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru M4.6 48 km
Jun 10, 2000 5 km N of Pátapo, Peru M4.6 122 km
Jun 13, 2003 14 km ESE of Jayanca, Peru M4.6 133 km
Sep 10, 1999 32 km NW of Yambrasbamba, Peru M4.5 136 km
Nov 9, 1994 17 km ESE of Huamachuco, Peru M4.5 148 km
Dec 16, 1995 9 km NNE of Bellavista, Peru M4.5 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
February 52°F (11°C) 4.8 in
March 52°F (11°C) 6.2 in Wettest
April 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
June 51°F (11°C) 1.2 in Coldest
July 56°F (13°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 51°F (11°C) 1.1 in Driest
September 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.8 in
November 53°F (12°C) 4.2 in
December 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in

Bambamarca has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 51°F in June to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and August the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Bambamarca

124+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela 83010 bambamarca - - - -
Escuela 82664 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 101075 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 101055 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82705 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 101167 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 10724 - - - -
Institución Educativa Jose Felix Rimarachin Saldaña - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 101130 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82667 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 821127 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 101177 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 821128 - - - -
Institución Educativa Indoamericano - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82692 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 821617 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 101174 - - - -
Institución Educativa San Marcos - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82668 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 101115 - - - -
Institución Educativa Jose Bruno Ruiz Nuñez - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 101013 - - - -
Institución Educativa San Jose - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82669 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 101047 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82702 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82851 - - - -
Institución Educativa Juan Antonio Galvez Gonzales - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 10985 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 101164 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82687 - - - -
Institución Educativa Santiago Antunez De Mayolo - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82939 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82690 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82992 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82693 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 821125 - - - -
Institución Educativa Juan Velasco Alvarado - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82701 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 101045 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82935 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82903 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82888 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 821116 - - - -
Institución Educativa Daniel Alcides Carrion - - - -
Institución Educativa Andres A.caceres - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82734 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82684 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82841 - - - -
Institución Educativa Jose Maria Arguedas Altamirano - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82904 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 101011 - - - -
Institución Educativa 82663 Coremarca - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82666 - - - -
Institución Educativa Sagrado Perfil De Cristo - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 101035 - - - -
Bambamarca - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82691 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 101015 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 101058 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82993 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82995 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82689 - - - -
Institución Educativa San Juan - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82709 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 101132 - - - -
Institución Educativa Horacio Zeballos Gamez - - - -
Institución Educativa Mario Florian - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 101012 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82706 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 821032 - - - -
Institución Educativa Glicerio Villanueva Medina - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82850 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 101139 - - - -
Bambamarca - - - -
Institución Educativa Bambamarca - - - -
Institución Educativa 82661 Nuestra Señora De Lourdes - - - -
Institución Educativa Victor Raul Haya De La Torre - - - -
Institución Educativa 82662 Jose Felix Cruzado Salcedo - - - -
Institución Educativa 83010 Mario Gustavo Zarate V. - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82664 - - - -
Institución Educativa San Carlos - - - -
Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora De Lourdes - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82665 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 821031 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 101176 - - - -
Institución Educativa San Martin De Porres - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 101157 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 821030 - - - -
Institución Educativa Divino Corazon De Jesus - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82685 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82731 - - - -
Institución Educativa Jose Faustino Sanchez Carrion - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82710 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82704 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 101158 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82707 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82708 - - - -
Institución Educativa 101168 Ricardo Palma Soriano - - - -
Institución Educativa Juan Ignacio Gutierrez Fuente - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82994 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82695 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 101014 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82686 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82672 - - - -
Institución Educativa San Francisco De Asis - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 821117 - - - -
Institución Educativa Ramon Castilla - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82670 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 101129 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 101046 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 101134 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82696 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 821123 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 821033 - - - -
Institución Educativa Jose Galvez - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 101064 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 101173 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 101059 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82711 - - - -
Institución Educativa San Juan Bautista - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 821133 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82671 - - - -
Institución Educativa Felipe Huaman Poma De Ayala - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bambamarca

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Stereo TV peruvian cumbia, pop music MP3 192 kbps

Farmers Markets in Bambamarca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central
Mercado Central de Bambamarca
Mercado Mayorista

Hotels in Bambamarca

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel de Turistas Mi Beita

Restaurants in Bambamarca

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Polleria la Cena
Polleria medileni
Restaurante Leidy Chef

Clinics in Bambamarca

6 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud San Antonio Bajo
El Tambo
Llaucan
Moran Lirio
San Juan de Lacamaca
Virgen del Carmen

Bus Stations in Bambamarca

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Empresa Manantial

Gas Stations in Bambamarca

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera solo diesel
Grifo Caidiesel
Grifo El Triunfo
Grifo El Triunfo
Grifo Galvez
Grifo Kaliman
Grifo Primax
Petrocentro Bambamarca

Banks in Bambamarca

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco de la Nación - Bambamarca
Caja piura
Mi banco

Stadiums & Teams in Bambamarca

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bambamarca

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chachapoyas AirportCHHMedium Airport
Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias AirportCJAMedium Airport
Celendín Airport-Small Airport
Chota Airport-Small Airport
Lagunas Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bambamarca

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Funeraria
Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová
Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová
Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
2,532 m (8,307 ft)

🇵🇪 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 Bambamarca

What is the population of Bambamarca?

Bambamarca has a population of 13,351 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 66 people per square mile, spread across 203.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bambamarca?

Bambamarca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 336 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 72.6 inches.

Nearby Cities

Hualgayoc 3,101 pop · 7.5 mi Chota 14,240 pop · 12.2 mi Paccha 1,172 pop · 14.9 mi Santa Catalina de Pulán 4,492 pop · 26.8 mi Socota 2,698 pop · 27.9 mi Cochabamba 1,408 pop · 28.2 mi Santa Cruz De Succhabamba 4,660 pop · 28.6 mi Celendín 14,660 pop · 29.4 mi Encañada 1,390 pop · 30.7 mi San Miguel de Pallaques 3,989 pop · 30.9 mi Sucre 1,061 pop · 32.6 mi San Andrés de Cutervo 1,101 pop · 33.1 mi Cajamarca 201,329 pop · 33.3 mi Huambos 1,181 pop · 33.4 mi
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