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Casca, Peru
Ancash · Peru
Casca is a small town in Ancash, Peru with a population of 212. Elevation: 11,165 ft (3,403 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Casca
Vilcabamba es un centro poblado rural del distrito de Casca, provincia de Mariscal Luzuriaga, del departamento de Áncash. Su nombre ya aparece en la organización de encomiendas de los años primeros del virreinato del Perú. Fue parte de la provincia de Pomabamba, hasta el 12 de enero de 1956.
People
Climate
| Population | 212 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 11,165 ft (3,403 m) |
| Coordinates | -8.8554°, -77.3983° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Ancash |
| Average Temperature | 45°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.1 inches (1,094 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.1 inches (18 cm) |
About Casca
Casca is a small town in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 212. The city sits at an elevation of 11,165 feet (3,403 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,165 ft (3,403 m) |
| Area | 141.4 sq mi (366.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.8554°N, 77.3983°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 55 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 53°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in |
Casca has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 43°F in January to 54°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (0.3").
Schools in Casca
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio César Egusquiza | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Mariscal Luzuriaga | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 84065 Nueva Esperanza | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 84311 Cpc. Edelmiro Villanueva Moreno | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Antonio De Padua | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 84116 Cirilo Matos Garcia | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 84115 Armando Valverde Caldas | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 84129 Los Alisos | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 84137 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 84134 Esteban Isidro Gutierrez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 84310 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 84032 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 84025 Cesar Egusquiza Durand | — | — | — | — |
| Jose El Labrador | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Mariscal Luzuriaga | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Casca
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado Convento | |||||
| Mercado Municipal |
Restaurants in Casca
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Casca
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Casca
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Casca
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Casca
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani Airport | ATA | Medium Airport |
| Caraz Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tulpo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Urpay Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Casca
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla | |
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Casca
What is the population of Casca?
Casca has a population of 212 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 141.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Casca?
Casca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.1 inches, with 7.1 inches of snow.