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Ccarhuayo, Peru

Cuzco Department · Peru

Ccarhuayo is a small town in Cuzco Department, Peru with a population of 805. Elevation: 12,329 ft (3,758 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

805 Population 13/sq mi density
12,329 ft Elevation 3,758 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
59.4 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population805
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain59.4 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation12,329 ft (3,758 m)
Population805
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation12,329 ft (3,758 m)
Coordinates-13.5951°, -71.3999°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceCuzco Department
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average42°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation59.4 inches (1,510 mm)
Annual Snowfall53.3 inches (135 cm)

About Ccarhuayo

Ccarhuayo is a small town in Peru (Cuzco Department) with a population of 805. The city sits at an elevation of 12,329 feet (3,758 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 42°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Ccarhuayo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 334 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 59.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 53.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 12,329 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 42°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average42.6°F
21% below Peru avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average42°F (5°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,329 ft (3,758 m)
Area64.0 sq mi (165.9 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates-13.5951°N, 71.3999°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.4"
56% above Peru avg
Snowfall 53.3"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.20"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

136 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jul 6, 1991 15 km W of Lares, Peru M7.0 101 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 132 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 105 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 96 km
Mar 15, 2009 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru M5.7 147 km
Oct 28, 2003 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru M5.6 118 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 120 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 149 km
Oct 14, 1999 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru M5.5 125 km
Apr 21, 2012 5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru M5.4 137 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 128 km
Apr 20, 1990 8 km SSE of Yauri, Peru M5.3 141 km
Apr 21, 2015 6 km ENE of Yauri, Peru M5.3 130 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 148 km
Aug 9, 2006 12 km WNW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.2 117 km
May 5, 2003 17 km WSW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.2 122 km
Dec 30, 2012 46 km E of Salvación, Peru M5.2 96 km
May 2, 2024 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.1 117 km
Aug 10, 1994 central Peru M5.1 136 km
Jul 6, 2014 7 km SE of Layo, Peru M5.1 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (65 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 65 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 6.2 in Wettest
February 49°F (9°C) 5.5 in
March 49°F (9°C) 5.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in
June 43°F (6°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 42°F (5°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 44°F (7°C) 0.3 in
September 47°F (8°C) 0.9 in
October 49°F (10°C) 1.6 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
December 50°F (10°C) 4.6 in Warmest

Ccarhuayo has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 42°F in July to 50°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.2") and June the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Ccarhuayo

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Señor De Tayancani
Institución Educativa No. 50812
Institución Educativa No. 50715
Institución Educativa Daniel Estrada Perez
Institución Educativa No. 50938
Institución Educativa No. 50559
Institución Educativa No. 50495
Institución Educativa Mario Vargas Llosa
Institución Educativa Almirante Miguel Grau Seminario
Institución Educativa No. 50558
Institución Educativa No. 50947
Institución Educativa No. 50494
Institución Educativa No. 50560
Institución Educativa No. 501344
Institución Educativa Junuta
Institución Educativa Los Rit'is Del Alto Andino
Institución Educativa No. 501335
Institución Educativa No. 50557
Institución Educativa No. 501399
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Farmers Markets in Ccarhuayo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Productores de Ccatcca

Airports Near Ccarhuayo

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alejandro Velasco Astete International AirportCUZLarge Airport
Patria AirportSmall Airport
Quincemil Air BaseUMISmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima

🇵🇪 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 Ccarhuayo

What is the population of Ccarhuayo?

Ccarhuayo has a population of 805 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 64.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ccarhuayo?

Ccarhuayo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 42°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 59.4 inches, with 53.3 inches of snow.

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