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Catache, Peru
Cajamarca Department · Peru
Catache is a small town in Cajamarca Department, Peru with a population of 717. Elevation: 4,380 ft (1,335 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 717 |
| Population Density | 17 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,380 ft (1,335 m) |
| Coordinates | -6.6742°, -79.0326° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Cajamarca Department |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.7 inches (1,440 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Catache
Catache is a small town in Peru (Cajamarca Department) with a population of 717. The city sits at an elevation of 4,380 feet (1,335 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,380 ft (1,335 m) |
| Area | 42.5 sq mi (110.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.6742°N, 79.0326°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in |
Catache has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 59°F in August to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and July the driest (0.7").
Schools in Catache
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 10692 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 10919 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Horacio Zevallos Gamez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 11149 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 10918 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Luis Alberto Sanchez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 11106 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 11170 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 10921 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 11114 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 10644 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821605 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 10922 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 101153 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 10638 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 10640 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Agustin | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 10641 | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Catache
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercadillo Pan de Azúcar |
Stadiums & Teams in Catache
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Catache
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport | CJA | Medium Airport |
| Chota Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lagunas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Luya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pacasmayo 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 Catache?
Catache has a population of 717 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 42.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Catache?
Catache enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 56.7 inches.