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Capachique, Peru
La Libertad · Peru
Capachique is a small town in La Libertad, Peru with a population of 796. Elevation: 9,406 ft (2,867 m). Average temperature: 86°F (30°C).
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People
Climate
| Population | 796 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 9,406 ft (2,867 m) |
| Coordinates | -7.8749°, -78.3071° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | La Libertad |
| Average Temperature | 86°F (30°C) |
| January Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 77.5 inches (1,967 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Capachique
Capachique is a small town in Peru (La Libertad) with a population of 796. The city sits at an elevation of 9,406 feet (2,867 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 86°F (30°C). Temperatures range from 85°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 77.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 85.6°F |
| 59% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,406 ft (2,867 m) |
| Area | 290.6 sq mi (752.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.8749°N, 78.3071°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1678 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85°F (29°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 3.7 in |
Capachique has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 47°F in June to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and June the driest (0.5").
Schools in Capachique
31 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 80369 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80387 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 81628 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 81600 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80937 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 82073 Jose Aristedes Castro Gamboa | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 82069 Heroes Del Cenepa | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 81633 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80004 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80042 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 81988 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80911 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80368 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80795 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80367 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80366 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 81989 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 2101 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 80211 Jorge Basadre Grohmann | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 81991 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 81737 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80362 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80987 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 81928 Pedro Paulet Mostajo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82142 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución educativa No. 80209 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 81640 Señor De Los Milagros | — | — | — | — |
| Institución educativa No. 80364 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Los Laureles | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 81684 Divino Maestro | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80983 | — | — | — | — |
Stadiums & Teams in Capachique
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Capachique
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport | CJA | Medium Airport |
| Camposol Chao Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chagual Airport | CGL | Small Airport |
| Huamachuco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malin Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pampa Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quiruvilca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tulpo Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
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What is the population of Capachique?
Capachique has a population of 796 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 290.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Capachique?
Capachique has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 86°F (30°C). Winter temperatures average 85°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 77.5 inches.