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Carhuaz, Peru

Ancash · Peru

Carhuaz is a small city in Ancash, Peru with a population of 5,044. Elevation: 8,694 ft (2,650 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

5,044 Population 37/sq mi density
8,694 ft Elevation 2,650 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
84.8 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Carhuaz

Carhuaz, Peru is the capital of the province of Carhuaz. It is located in the Ancash Region, Carhuaz Province, Carhuaz District.

People

Population5,044
Density37/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain84.8 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation8,694 ft (2,650 m)
Population5,044
Population Density37 / sq mi
Elevation8,694 ft (2,650 m)
Coordinates-9.2819°, -77.6447°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAncash
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation84.8 inches (2,153 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.7 inches (12 cm)

About Carhuaz

Carhuaz is a small city in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 5,044. The city sits at an elevation of 8,694 feet (2,650 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 84.8 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in Carhuaz

Carhuaz has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 691 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 95.7
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 127.4
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 119.2
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 84.4
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 23.6
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 1.6
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.1
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 3.2
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 25.5
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 68.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 60.3
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 82.1
Carhuaz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 84.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,694 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below Peru avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,694 ft (2,650 m)
Area137.0 sq mi (354.9 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates-9.2819°N, 77.6447°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.8"
123% above Peru avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

78 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Sep 12, 2024.

Jul 31, 1995 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 144 km
May 12, 1992 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.7 124 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 54 km
Jan 28, 2017 55 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.3 149 km
Apr 1, 2015 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.3 148 km
Nov 5, 1998 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.3 140 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 107 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 118 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 145 km
Nov 22, 1990 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru M5.1 142 km
Mar 21, 2015 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 118 km
Oct 19, 1992 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.1 99 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 33 km
Jul 23, 1997 33 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 132 km
Mar 28, 2015 44 km SSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.0 114 km
Feb 19, 2024 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 118 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 145 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 147 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 109 km
Nov 2, 2002 39 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M4.9 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 0 km
1970 N. PERU Earthquake 0.5 m 66,794 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
February 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
March 49°F (10°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
May 48°F (9°C) 0.8 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.2 in Coldest
July 55°F (13°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.0 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in
November 49°F (10°C) 2.5 in
December 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in

Carhuaz has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 47°F in June to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Carhuaz

23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Avante 2
Alfred Nobel
Jardín de niños Nº 70
Colegio Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes
I. E. Esther Larosa Sánchez
Colegio San Pedro
Institución Educativa 86269 María Auxiliadora
Institución Educativa No. 86296
Institución Educativa No. 86300
Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora De Las Mercedes
Carhuaz
Institución Educativa 86275 Delia Figueroa Arevalo
Amargura School
Institución Educativa Amauta School
Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora Sede De La Sabiduria
Institución Educativa No. 86294
Institución Educativa Alfred Nobel
Institución Educativa San Pedro
Institución Educativa No. 86934
Institución Educativa 86303 Esther La Rosa Sanchez
Institución Educativa Job Moises
Colegio Job Moisés
Colegio Cajamarquilla
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Radio Stations near Carhuaz

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Carhuaz

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ichic-Willkawaín
Museo Arqueológico de Ancash
Museo Arqueológico Ichik Nuna - Caraz
Museo de Sitio Augusto Soriano Infante
Museo Municipal Hernán Osorio Herrera
Willkawaín

Libraries in Carhuaz

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Augusto Alba Herrera0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Carhuaz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Centro comercial y de abastos
Centro Comercial Y De Abastos
Gran Mercado de Productores "San Gabino"
Gran Mercado Popular Huaraz
Mercado Campo Ferial de Caraz
Mercado Central de Caraz
Mercado Central de Huaraz
Mercado de Flores - Caraz
Mercado de Independencia
Mercado La Explanada de Caraz
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Río Llullán

Hotels in Carhuaz

12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Albergue Don Bosco 6000
Casa Blanca
Casa de Pocha
Comtucar
Comtucar
El Abuelo
Hospedaje Zaira
Hostal La Merced
Hostal Los Pilares
Hostal Señor de Luren
Karhuash
Las Torrecitas

Restaurants in Carhuaz

18 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar-recreo Huascarán
brazas
Carbonero
Chifa
Chifa Polleria La Merced
D'Melgarejo
D’Shanka
El compadre
Gerardo's
JR Restaurant
La Bichara
La Punta Olimpica
Mota
Recreo campestre Rumichaca
Restaurante Las Delicias
Restaurante Los Pinos
Sazón de los Reyes
Tullpa Perú

Cafes in Carhuaz

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caf'los Antojitos
Helados Porvenir
Huascaran
La Triple B
Morayma

Clinics in Carhuaz

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de salud mental comunitario

Bus Stations in Carhuaz

7 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cavassa
Móvil Bus
Paradero Acompampa
PE #11287231569
Sociedad de beneficencia pública
Transporte Julio César
Z Bus

Gas Stations in Carhuaz

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Progreso - Visa

Banks in Carhuaz

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de la Nación
Caja Sullana
Chiquinquira Cooperativa
Mibanco

Gyms in Carhuaz

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

jhon´s
Kaluma

Breweries in Carhuaz

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Sierra Andina cervecería
Ucuchá Cerveza Artesanal

Stadiums & Teams in Carhuaz

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Carhuaz

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani AirportATAMedium Airport
Caraz AirportSmall Airport
Casma AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Carhuaz

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Olva Courier
SERPOST

Churches & Religious Organizations in Carhuaz

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla
Capilla
Parroquia de San Pedro
Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
2,688 m (8,819 ft)

🇵🇪 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 Carhuaz

What is the population of Carhuaz?

Carhuaz has a population of 5,044 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 37 people per square mile, spread across 137.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Carhuaz?

Carhuaz has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 84.8 inches, with 4.7 inches of snow.

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