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Canchabamba, Peru
Huánuco Department · Peru
Canchabamba is a small town in Huánuco Department, Peru with a population of 532. Elevation: 10,525 ft (3,208 m). Average temperature: 34°F (1°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 532 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10,525 ft (3,208 m) |
| Coordinates | -8.8849°, -77.1233° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Huánuco Department |
| Average Temperature | 34°F (1°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 52.1 inches (1,323 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.5 inches (11 cm) |
About Canchabamba
Canchabamba is a small town in Peru (Huánuco Department) with a population of 532. The city sits at an elevation of 10,525 feet (3,208 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 34°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 33°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 34.2°F |
| 37% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,525 ft (3,208 m) |
| Area | 89.0 sq mi (230.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.8849°N, 77.1233°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 72 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 33°F (0°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in |
Canchabamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 33°F in July to 57°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.6").
Schools in Canchabamba
22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 84333 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 84102 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jose Maria Arguedas | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 84101 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 84266 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 32943 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jesus De Nazareno | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Leoncio Prado | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 32967 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 84065 Leoncio Prado | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Manuel Gonzales Prada | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 84087 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 84109 Manuel Gonzales Prada | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 32985 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 84208 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 33047 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 84104 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 33159 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 33228 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86860 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cesar Vallejo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 84087 Tupac Inca Yupanqui | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Canchabamba
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado |
Clinics in Canchabamba
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Canchabamba
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani Airport | ATA | Medium Airport |
| Caraz Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Palmas del Espino Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Playa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tocache Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Urpay Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Canchabamba?
Canchabamba has a population of 532 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 89.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Canchabamba?
Canchabamba has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 33°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.1 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.