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Belén, Peru
Ayacucho · Peru
Belén is a small town in Ayacucho, Peru with a population of 506. Elevation: 9,846 ft (3,001 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Belén
Belén es una comunidad, capital del Distrito de Belén, de la Provincia de Sucre, en el departamento de Ayacucho, Perú.
People
Climate
| Population | 506 |
| Population Density | 7 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 9,846 ft (3,001 m) |
| Coordinates | -13.8089°, -73.7578° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Ayacucho |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.7 inches (1,058 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.6 inches (1 cm) |
About Belén
Belén is a small town in Peru (Ayacucho) with a population of 506. The city sits at an elevation of 9,846 feet (3,001 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 363 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,846 ft (3,001 m) |
| Area | 69.7 sq mi (180.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.8089°N, 73.7578°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in |
Belén has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 53°F in January to 59°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.6") and June the driest (0.4").
Schools in Belén
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Jose Carlos Mariategui | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 24106 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 38547 | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Belén
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de Hualla |
Stadiums & Teams in Belén
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Belén
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport | AYP | Medium Airport |
| Andahuaylas Airport | ANS | Small Airport |
| Vilcashuamán Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Belén
What is the population of Belén?
Belén has a population of 506 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 69.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Belén?
Belén has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 363 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.7 inches.