Cayrán, Peru
Huánuco Department · Peru
Cayrán is a large city in Huánuco Department, Peru with a population of 196,627. Elevation: 7,280 ft (2,219 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°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 Cayrán
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 | 196,627 |
| Population Density | 3,841 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,280 ft (2,219 m) |
| Coordinates | -9.9807°, -76.2840° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Huánuco Department |
| Average Temperature | 36°F (2°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 75.4 inches (1,914 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 94.3 inches (240 cm) |
About Cayrán
Cayrán is a large city in Peru (Huánuco Department) with a population of 196,627. The city sits at an elevation of 7,280 feet (2,219 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 34°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 75.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Cayrán
Cayrán 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 | 35.5°F |
| 34% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 34°F (1°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,280 ft (2,219 m) |
| Area | 51.2 sq mi (132.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,841/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.9807°S, 76.2840°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 | 131 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in |
Cayrán has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 34°F in July to 64°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.4").
Schools in Cayrán
14 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 33516 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 32638 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 32048 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 33314 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 33063 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 32109 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Aplicacion Rural Unheval | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 32598 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 32107 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Gabriel Aguilar Nalvarte | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 229 Ramiro Priale Priale | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Casa Hogar Lamedas Pampa | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 33075 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Coar Huanuco | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Cayrán
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kotosh Preinca Culture | ||||
| Museo de Churubamba | ||||
| Museo Regional Leoncio Prado Gutierrez |
Libraries in Cayrán
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Central | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cayrán
| 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 |
Clinics in Cayrán
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Cayrán
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cayrán
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 Cayrán
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 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Cayrán
What is the population of Cayrán?
Cayrán has a population of 196,627 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 3,841 people per square mile, spread across 51.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cayrán?
Cayrán has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 34°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 75.4 inches, with 94.3 inches of snow.
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