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Cascapara, Peru
Ancash · Peru
Cascapara is a small town in Ancash, Peru with a population of 158. Elevation: 8,947 ft (2,727 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Cascapara
Carhuac es un centro poblado de Ancash ( Perú), capital del distrito de Ataquero, por mandato de la Ley N.º 12030 del 23 de diciembre de 1953, promulgada en el gobierno del general de división, Manuel Arturo Odría Amoretti, que trasladó la capitalidad anteriormente detentada por el poblado de Ataquero.El poblado de Carhuac está sito en la margen izquierda del río Santa, en la vertiente oriental de la Cordillera Negra. El distrito de Ataquero está en la provincia de Carhuaz), inclusa en el Departamento de Ancash, sujeta a la administración del Gobierno regional de Ancash, Perú.
People
Climate
| Population | 158 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,947 ft (2,727 m) |
| Coordinates | -9.2258°, -77.7164° |
| 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 Cascapara
Cascapara is a small town in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 158. The city sits at an elevation of 8,947 feet (2,727 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 | 8,947 ft (2,727 m) |
| Area | 137.0 sq mi (354.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.2258°N, 77.7164°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 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 | 10 km |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 119 km |
| 1678 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in |
Cascapara has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 43°F in January to 50°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.4") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Cascapara
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución educativa No. 86683 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86811 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86669 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 87009-1 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86685 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86755 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86992 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 86643 Santo Toribio | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86679 | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Cascapara
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Arqueológico Ichik Nuna - Caraz | ||||
| Museo de Sitio Augusto Soriano Infante | ||||
| Museo Municipal Hernán Osorio Herrera |
Libraries in Cascapara
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Augusto Alba Herrera | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cascapara
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro comercial y de abastos | |||||
| Centro Comercial Y De Abastos | |||||
| Gran Mercado de Productores "San Gabino" | |||||
| Mercado Campo Ferial de Caraz | |||||
| Mercado Central de Caraz | |||||
| Mercado de Flores - Caraz | |||||
| Mercado La Explanada de Caraz | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Río Llullán |
Breweries in Cascapara
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ucuchá Cerveza Artesanal |
Stadiums & Teams in Cascapara
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cascapara
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani Airport | ATA | Medium Airport |
| Caraz Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Casma Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Cascapara?
Cascapara has a population of 158 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 137.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cascapara?
Cascapara 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.