Cayhuayna, Peru
Huánuco Department · Peru
Cayhuayna is a mid-size city in Huánuco Department, Peru with a population of 35,682. Elevation: 6,339 ft (1,932 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Cayhuayna
Huánuco is a city in central Peru. It had a population of 196,627 as of 2017 and in 2015 it had a population of 175,068. It is the capital of the Huánuco Region and the Huánuco District. It is the seat of the diocese of Huánuco. The metropolitan city of Huanuco is 170,000 hab. It has three districts, Huanuco (head), Amarilis, and Pillco Marca. In this city, the Higueras river meets the Huallaga river, one of the largest rivers in the country.
People
Climate
| Population | 35,682 |
| Population Density | 697 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,339 ft (1,932 m) |
| Coordinates | -9.9585°, -76.2485° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Huánuco Department |
| Average Temperature | 40°F (4°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 73.2 inches (1,859 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 24.1 inches (61 cm) |
About Cayhuayna
Cayhuayna is a mid-size city in Peru (Huánuco Department) with a population of 35,682. The city sits at an elevation of 6,339 feet (1,932 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 39°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Cayhuayna
Cayhuayna has an average annual temperature of 10.4°C (51°F). The hottest month is Oct (11.3°C), the coldest is Jul (9.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 462 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 39.8°F |
| 26% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,339 ft (1,932 m) |
| Area | 51.2 sq mi (132.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 697/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.9585°S, 76.2485°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1971 | CHUNGAR | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 600 | 134 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 39°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in |
Cayhuayna has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in July to 62°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.4") and June the driest (0.5").
Schools in Cayhuayna
29 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Steve Jobs College | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 32962 Rosulo Soto Carrillo | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 32925 René Eusebia Guardián Ramírez | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 32927 Mirko A. Valverde Almeida | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Básica Especial Manuel Villavicencio Gargate | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Juan Velasco Alvarado | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Cesar Vallejo | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 32223 Mariano Damaso Beraún | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Cristo Rey | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Nicolas Copernico | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Marc Volstad | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Las Americas | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 33421 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora Del Rosario | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Javier Pulgar Vidal | - | - | - | - |
| San luis sector 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Augusto Cardich | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Milner Russell Solano | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Venn Euler | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Sagrado Corazon De Maria | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Alessandro Volta | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Euclides | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Andres Fernandez Garrido | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 32942 Pillco Mozo | - | - | - | - |
| Javier Pulgar Vidal | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Springfield School | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Militar Mariano Ignacio Prado | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Mario Vargas Llosa | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 32859 | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Cayhuayna
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kotosh Preinca Culture | ||||
| Museo de Churubamba | ||||
| Museo Regional Leoncio Prado Gutierrez |
Libraries in Cayhuayna
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Central | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cayhuayna
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de Ambo | |||||
| Mercado de Paucarbamba | |||||
| Mercado Isco | |||||
| Mercado Mayorista de Puelles | |||||
| Mercado Modelo de Huánuco | |||||
| Mercado Viejo de Huánuco | |||||
| Mercado Virgen del Carmen |
Hotels in Cayhuayna
9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Cayhuayna
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Cayhuayna
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Cayhuayna
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Cayhuayna
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Cayhuayna
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cayhuayna
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini Airport | HUU | Medium Airport |
| Huánuco Viejo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pozuzo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tingo Maria Airport | TGI | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Cayhuayna
12 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiología Huánuco | ||
| Cayran | ||
| Centro de Imágenes Tomografías y Resonancias Ambo | ||
| Clínica Roca | ||
| Detecta | ||
| Las Moras | ||
| San Fernando | ||
| San Gabriel | ||
| San Juan | ||
| San Sebastian de Quera | ||
| Santa María | ||
| Tomografías Campos |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cayhuayna
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla de Zona Cero | |
| Parroquia Santa María De Fátima | |
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Cayhuayna?
Cayhuayna has a population of 35,682 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 697 people per square mile, spread across 51.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cayhuayna?
Cayhuayna has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 39°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 73.2 inches, with 24.1 inches of snow.
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