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Canchaque, Peru
Piura · Peru
Canchaque is a small town in Piura, Peru with a population of 871. Elevation: 3,740 ft (1,140 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Canchaque
Canchaque es un pueblo peruano, capital del distrito homónimo perteneciente a la provincia de Huancabamba, departamento de Piura. Se encuentra a aproximadamente 150 kilómetros de la ciudad de Piura y una altura de 1198 m s. n. m.
People
Climate
| Population | 871 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,740 ft (1,140 m) |
| Coordinates | -5.3760°, -79.6098° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Piura |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 59.2 inches (1,504 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Canchaque
Canchaque is a small town in Peru (Piura) with a population of 871. The city sits at an elevation of 3,740 feet (1,140 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 338 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,740 ft (1,140 m) |
| Area | 215.1 sq mi (557.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.3760°N, 79.6098°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in |
Canchaque has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 59°F in January to 65°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.8") and July the driest (0.4").
Schools in Canchaque
29 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Morayma Ramirez Vasquez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 15156 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 15461 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20004 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 14422 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 15325 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 14477 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Emilio Espinoza | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 14486 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 14478 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Luis Alberto Sanchez Sanchez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 14566 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 14488 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 15309 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 14483 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20196 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 15492 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 14485 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Jose | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 14481 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 14484 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 15271 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 14977 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 14575 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 15255 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 15157 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 15461 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Victor Raul Haya De La Torre | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20114 | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Canchaque
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Juan de Bigote |
Hotels in Canchaque
6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Canchaque
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Canchaque
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Canchaque
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Canchaque
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Canchaque
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Canchaque
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Huancabamba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yapatera Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Canchaque
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Evangelica Cristiana de las Asambleas de Dios del Perú | |
| Iglesia Franciscana San Juan Bautista de Canchaque | |
| Iglesia Virgen de Agua Santa |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Canchaque?
Canchaque has a population of 871 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 215.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Canchaque?
Canchaque enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 338 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 59.2 inches.