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Caracoto, Peru
Puno · Peru
Caracoto is a small town in Puno, Peru with a population of 782. Elevation: 12,569 ft (3,831 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Caracoto
Caracoto es la capital del distrito homónimo en la provincia de San Román, ubicada en el departamento de Puno, Perú. Según el censo de 2007, cuenta con 6058 habitantes.
People
Climate
| Population | 782 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 12,569 ft (3,831 m) |
| Coordinates | -15.5679°, -70.1025° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Puno |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.7 inches (881 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 9.7 inches (25 cm) |
About Caracoto
Caracoto is a small town in Peru (Puno) with a population of 782. The city sits at an elevation of 12,569 feet (3,831 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Caracoto
Caracoto has an average annual temperature of 9.2°C (49°F). The hottest month is Nov (11.4°C), the coldest is Jul (5.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 548 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 364 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,569 ft (3,831 m) |
| Area | 215.3 sq mi (557.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.5679°N, 70.1025°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (141 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 141 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 165 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 180 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 189 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in |
Caracoto has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 45°F in July to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.1").
Schools in Caracoto
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 70593 | — | — | — | — |
| I.E.P. Goldman | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Ingenieros del Peru | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70707 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Mi Virgen De Guadalupe | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 70604 Nestor Caceres Velasquez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Inca Garcilazo De La Vega | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70538 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70579 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70594 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Don Bosco Salesianos | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Dos De Mayo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Palmer School | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Giordano Liva | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Suchis | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70597 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 70575 | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Caracoto
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Municipal |
Libraries in Caracoto
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de la Cultura | 0.0 | |||||
| UNAJ | 0.0 | |||||
| UNAJ | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Caracoto
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campo ferial | |||||
| Laguna Temporal | |||||
| Laguna Temporal | |||||
| Mercado 24 de Octubre | |||||
| Mercado Cabanillas | |||||
| Mercado Ccancollani | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Central Santa Barbara | |||||
| Mercado Cerro Colorado | |||||
| Mercado de abastos 24 de Junio | |||||
| Mercado de Ganado y Animales Menores | |||||
| Mercado Dominical - Las Mercedes | |||||
| Mercado Huata | |||||
| Mercado Internacional | |||||
| Mercado La Revolución | |||||
| Mercado Los Triunfadores | |||||
| Mercado Manco Capac | |||||
| Mercado Pedro Vilcapaza | |||||
| Mercado San Camilo | |||||
| Mercado San José | |||||
| Mercado San Luis | |||||
| Mercado Túpac Amaru | |||||
| Plaza Perú | |||||
| Plaza Tambopata |
Clinics in Caracoto
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Caracoto
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Caracoto
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Caracoto
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Inca Manco Capac International Airport | JUL | Large Airport |
| Ventilla Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Caracoto
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clínica Americana de Juliaca | ||
| Cono Sur | ||
| Guadalupe | ||
| Policlinico Juliaca - Essalud | ||
| Santa Adriana |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Caracoto
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Templo San Felipe Apostol |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Caracoto?
Caracoto has a population of 782 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 215.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Caracoto?
Caracoto has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 364 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.7 inches, with 9.7 inches of snow.