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Carabamba, Peru

La Libertad · Peru

Carabamba is a small town in La Libertad, Peru with a population of 1,104. Elevation: 11,424 ft (3,482 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,104 Population 6/sq mi density
11,424 ft Elevation 3,482 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
77.5 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Carabamba

Carabamba District is one of four districts of the province Julcán in Peru.

People

Population1,104
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain77.5 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation11,424 ft (3,482 m)
Population1,104
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation11,424 ft (3,482 m)
Coordinates-8.1167°, -78.6167°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLa Libertad
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average85°F (29°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation77.5 inches (1,967 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Carabamba

Carabamba is a small town in Peru (La Libertad) with a population of 1,104. The city sits at an elevation of 11,424 feet (3,482 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 85°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 77.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Carabamba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 85°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 330 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 77.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 11,424 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

85°F Jan (29°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average83.0°F
54% above Peru avg
January Average85°F (29°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,424 ft (3,482 m)
Area197.3 sq mi (510.9 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-8.1167°N, 78.6167°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.5"
104% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.50"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

113 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 13, 2025.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 122 km
Nov 13, 2000 79 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.8 145 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 125 km
Apr 26, 2015 76 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.6 136 km
Jan 28, 2017 55 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.3 144 km
Jan 15, 2019 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.2 104 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 129 km
Dec 14, 1993 53 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.1 140 km
Jun 24, 2022 near the coast of northern Peru M5.1 99 km
Mar 21, 2015 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 138 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 101 km
Feb 19, 2024 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 138 km
Jul 23, 1997 33 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 127 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 143 km
Aug 13, 2025 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.0 98 km
May 15, 2012 97 km SW of Huanchaquito Alto, Peru M4.9 140 km
Jan 9, 2024 59 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 126 km
Oct 5, 2001 75 km SW of Salaverry, Peru M4.9 113 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 51 km
Feb 21, 2020 70 km WSW of Puerto Santa, Peru M4.9 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1970 N. PERU Earthquake 0.5 m 66,794 122 km
1678 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake - - 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 85°F (29°C) 1.5 in Warmest
February 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
March 58°F (15°C) 2.5 in Wettest
April 58°F (14°C) 1.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
June 55°F (13°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in
August 55°F (13°C) 0.2 in Coldest
September 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in
October 56°F (14°C) 0.9 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.7 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.8 in

Carabamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 55°F in August to 85°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 10.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.5") and June the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Carabamba

34 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 82051 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 80792 - - - -
Institución Educativa 80270 Virgen De La Natividad - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 80908 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82110 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82034 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 81607 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 81704 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 80355 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 80927 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 81670 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 80725 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 80354 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 80659 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82109 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 80337 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 80336 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 81736 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 80353 - - - -
Institución Educativa 80890 Alejandro Celestino Toledo Manrique - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 80754 - - - -
Institución Educativa 80266 Gustavo Vega Lopez - - - -
Institución Educativa Cped - 80353 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82035 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82201 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82033 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 80752 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 80812 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 80753 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 80979 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 80889 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 80729 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 81660 - - - -
Institución Educativa 80663 Cesar A. Vallejo Mendoza - - - -
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Radio Stations near Carabamba

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Peru folk radio - MP3 128 kbps
Frecuencia 100 101.9 cumbia peruana, latin pop AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio frecuencia 100 - Trujillo variety AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Carabamba

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Religioso de la I.V.P

Clinics in Carabamba

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carabamba

Stadiums & Teams in Carabamba

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Airports Near Carabamba

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International AirportTRULarge Airport
Camposol Chao Airport-Small Airport
Casa Grande Airport-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

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
3,345 m (10,975 ft)
Postal Code
13196

🇵🇪 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 Carabamba

What is the population of Carabamba?

Carabamba has a population of 1,104 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 197.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Carabamba?

Carabamba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 85°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 77.5 inches.

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