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Carania, Peru
Lima region · Peru
Carania is a small town in Lima region, Peru with a population of 233. Elevation: 12,359 ft (3,767 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Carania
Laraos es una localidad peruana ubicada en la región Lima, provincia de Yauyos, distrito de Laraos. Se encuentra a una altitud de 3478 m s. n. m. Tiene una población de 713 habitantes en 1993.
People
Climate
| Population | 233 |
| Population Density | 20 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 12,359 ft (3,767 m) |
| Coordinates | -12.3442°, -75.8683° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Lima region |
| Average Temperature | 41°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 58.2 inches (1,477 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 50.9 inches (129 cm) |
About Carania
Carania is a small town in Peru (Lima region) with a population of 233. The city sits at an elevation of 12,359 feet (3,767 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 43°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 41.0°F |
| 24% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,359 ft (3,767 m) |
| Area | 11.5 sq mi (29.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.3442°N, 75.8683°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 24.0 m (79 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1746 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 5,941 | 150 km |
| 2007 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 10.1 m | 596 | 141 km |
| 1865 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 5 | 139 km |
| 1806 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 137 km |
| 1878 | CENTRAL PERU | Unknown | — | 5 | 129 km |
| 1860 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
| 1687 | S. PERU | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 146 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 41°F (5°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in |
Carania has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 39°F in January to 45°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.1").
Schools in Carania
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Crfa Waynakunaq Qoriwasi Del Noryauyos | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 20956-1 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20769 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 20694 Apostol Santiago | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 20694 Apostol Santiago | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Carania
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Huancaya |
Farmers Markets in Carania
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Yauyos |
Gas Stations in Carania
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Carania
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Carania
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Francisco Carle Airport | JAU | Medium Airport |
| Huancayo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Plumas Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Carania?
Carania has a population of 233 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 11.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Carania?
Carania has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 43°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 58.2 inches, with 50.9 inches of snow.