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Cayara, Peru

Ayacucho · Peru

Cayara is a small town in Ayacucho, Peru with a population of 919. Elevation: 10,597 ft (3,230 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

919 Population 6/sq mi density
10,597 ft Elevation 3,230 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
41.7 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Cayara

Cayara

Huancapi is a town in Central Peru, capital of the province Víctor Fajardo in the region Ayacucho.

People

Population919
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain41.7 in/yr
Sunny Days363/yr
Elevation10,597 ft (3,230 m)
Population919
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation10,597 ft (3,230 m)
Coordinates-13.7956°, -73.9907°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAyacucho
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation41.7 inches (1,058 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (1 cm)

About Cayara

Cayara is a small town in Peru (Ayacucho) with a population of 919. The city sits at an elevation of 10,597 feet (3,230 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Cayara experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 363 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 41.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 10,597 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below Peru avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days363 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,597 ft (3,230 m)
Area168.0 sq mi (435.0 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-13.7956°N, 73.9907°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.89"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

198 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 1, 2025.

Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 100 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 42 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 109 km
May 3, 2005 central Peru M5.9 143 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 51 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 57 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 48 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 103 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 66 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 141 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 111 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 89 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 137 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 53 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 92 km
Mar 6, 2007 22 km NW of Pullo, Peru M5.2 144 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 99 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 99 km
Dec 26, 1999 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.1 135 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 6.5 in
February 52°F (11°C) 6.9 in Wettest
March 52°F (11°C) 6.8 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
May 51°F (11°C) 0.8 in
June 49°F (10°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
July 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 50°F (10°C) 0.7 in
September 51°F (11°C) 1.5 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
December 53°F (12°C) 3.6 in

Cayara has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 49°F in June to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.9") and June the driest (0.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Cayara

Institution Type Founded Website
Instituto Benigno Ayala Esquivel College

Schools in Cayara

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 38513
Institución Educativa No. 38473
Institución Educativa No. 38571
Institución Educativa 39502-1
Institución Educativa Ricardo Palma
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Libraries in Cayara

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Parroquial Virgen de la Merced0.0

Farmers Markets in Cayara

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Hualla

Hotels in Cayara

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jesus viajero

Gas Stations in Cayara

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PE #7461268065

Stadiums & Teams in Cayara

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cayara

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte AirportAYPMedium Airport
Andahuaylas AirportANSSmall Airport
Vilcashuamán AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
3,105 m (10,188 ft)
Postal Code
05415

🇵🇪 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 Cayara

What is the population of Cayara?

Cayara has a population of 919 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 168.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cayara?

Cayara has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 363 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.7 inches.

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