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Cajabamba, Peru

Cajamarca Department · Peru

Cajabamba is a small city in Cajamarca Department, Peru with a population of 13,486. Elevation: 8,648 ft (2,636 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

13,486 Population 167/sq mi density
8,648 ft Elevation 2,636 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
55.2 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Cajabamba

Cajabamba

Cajabamba is a town in Northern Peru and is the capital of the province of Cajabamba, in the region of Cajamarca.

People

Population13,486
Density167/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain55.2 in/yr
Sunny Days351/yr
Elevation8,648 ft (2,636 m)
Population13,486
Population Density167 / sq mi
Elevation8,648 ft (2,636 m)
Coordinates-7.6167°, -78.0500°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceCajamarca Department
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation55.2 inches (1,402 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cajabamba

Cajabamba is a small city in Peru (Cajamarca Department) with a population of 13,486. The city sits at an elevation of 8,648 feet (2,636 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.

Climate in Cajabamba

Cajabamba has an average annual temperature of 14°C (57°F). The hottest month is Nov (14.9°C), the coldest is Jul (13°C). Average annual precipitation is 579 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14.1°C / 57°F 6.1° / 23.9° 79.3
Feb 14.2°C / 58°F 7.1° / 23.2° 68.7
Mar 13.5°C / 56°F 6.2° / 22.7° 88.3
Apr 13.7°C / 57°F 7.3° / 22.2° 54.1
May 13.8°C / 57°F 6.2° / 22.9° 34.0
Jun 13.2°C / 56°F 4.3° / 22.8° 13.2
Jul 13°C / 55°F 3.5° / 23.4° 28.3
Aug 13.8°C / 57°F 3.4° / 24.3° 9.1
Sep 14.5°C / 58°F 5.9° / 24.7° 24.2
Oct 14.8°C / 59°F 6.7° / 25° 51.3
Nov 14.9°C / 59°F 7.2° / 25.4° 50.5
Dec 14.2°C / 58°F 6.6° / 24.4° 78.2
Cajabamba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 351 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 55.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,648 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above Peru avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days351 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,648 ft (2,636 m)
Area80.7 sq mi (209.1 km²)
Population Density167/sq mi
Coordinates-7.6167°N, 78.0500°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.2"
45% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.75"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Sep 12, 2024.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 40 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 137 km
Dec 15, 2013 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru M5.2 147 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 145 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 107 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 130 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 55 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 59 km
Feb 23, 2023 22 km SW of Quiches, Peru M4.6 115 km
Jun 20, 1994 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru M4.6 86 km
May 8, 2002 27 km SSW of Puente Viru, Peru M4.6 146 km
Jan 27, 2007 8 km W of Victor Raul, Peru M4.6 127 km
Apr 14, 2012 12 km WSW of Moche, Peru M4.6 135 km
Mar 1, 2008 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru M4.6 34 km
Apr 30, 2011 36 km W of Saposoa, Peru M4.5 130 km
Dec 1, 1998 14 km NNW of Chalamarca, Peru M4.5 148 km
Sep 4, 2017 23 km NE of Puerto Santa, Peru M4.5 144 km
Mar 4, 1991 13 km NNW of Parcoy, Peru M4.5 66 km
Nov 9, 1994 17 km ESE of Huamachuco, Peru M4.5 32 km
Sep 12, 2024 9 km NE of Mollepata, Peru M4.5 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in
March 59°F (15°C) 5.8 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
June 58°F (15°C) 0.6 in
July 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.2 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
November 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in
December 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in

Cajabamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 56°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Cajabamba

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

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 82868 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82009 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82347 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82300 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82301 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82286 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82288 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82284 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 821416 Jose A.sabogal Dieguez - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82298 - - - -
Colegio José Gálvez - - - -
Institución Educativa Colcabamba - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82299 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82302 - - - -
Institución Educativa Colcas - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82351 - - - -
Primaria José Gálvez - - - -
Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora del Rosario - - - -
Institución Educativa Micaela Bastidas - - - -
Institución Educativa Comandante Leoncio Martínez Vereau - - - -
118 - - - -
Institución Educativa José Gálvez - - - -
Escuela Nº 112 - - - -
Escuela Nº 111 - - - -
Escuela Pueblo Nuevo - - - -
Jardín Nº 312 - - - -
113 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82287 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82367 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 821512 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 821415 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82348 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82292 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82296 Municipal Nuñumabamba - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 821428 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82344 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82289 - - - -
Institución Educativa Virgen De Los Dolores - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82343 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82294 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82290 - - - -
Instituto Nacional Agropecuario (hoy José Sabogal Diéguez) - - - -
Institución Educativa San Jose Marello Viale - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 83008 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82285 - - - -
Institución Educativa Maria Auxiliadora - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82306 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82291 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82313 - - - -
Institución Educativa Agropecuario Chuquibamba - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 821086 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82297 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82295 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 821302 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Cajabamba

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Cajabamba

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Arqueologico de Huamachuco

Libraries in Cajabamba

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pedagógico0.0

Farmers Markets in Cajabamba

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central de Cajabamba
Mercado de Huamachuco
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal II Etapa

Hotels in Cajabamba

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Darhjami Hostal
Hostal caribe
Hostal Johel
Hotel Balcon Grande
Roagui
Roma

Restaurants in Cajabamba

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

El Zarco Gourmet
La Casa Blanca

Cafes in Cajabamba

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Florencia

Monuments in Cajabamba

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lanceros de la Victoria
Monumento a Leoncio Martínez Vereau

Clinics in Cajabamba

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro Medico Cajabamba
Chuquibamba

Gas Stations in Cajabamba

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Servicios El Profe
Estación de Servicios Virgen de la Puerta
Estación de Sevicios Ronvel
Grifo Garrincha
Grifo Merino
PE #4795295309
Repsol

Banks in Cajabamba

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coopac NSR

Gyms in Cajabamba

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PE #1423704867

Stadiums & Teams in Cajabamba

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Airports Near Cajabamba

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias AirportCJAMedium Airport
Celendín Airport-Small Airport
Chagual AirportCGLSmall 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
Urpay Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cajabamba

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla Pueblo Nuevo

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
2,654 m (8,708 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 Cajabamba

What is the population of Cajabamba?

Cajabamba has a population of 13,486 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 167 people per square mile, spread across 80.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cajabamba?

Cajabamba 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.

Nearby Cities

Lluchubamba 1,896 pop · 8.5 mi Huamachuco 21,768 pop · 12.7 mi Chugay 1,405 pop · 16.9 mi Curgos 1,979 pop · 18.3 mi Quiruvilca 9,226 pop · 26.3 mi Huaranchal 1,077 pop · 27.8 mi Jesús 3,209 pop · 34.0 mi Angasmarca 1,816 pop · 35.7 mi Santiago de Chuco 6,759 pop · 37.2 mi Otuzco 10,134 pop · 41.4 mi Encañada 1,390 pop · 41.9 mi Uchumarca 1,046 pop · 42.8 mi Cajamarca 201,329 pop · 43.9 mi Sucre 1,061 pop · 46.9 mi
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