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Ccatca, Peru

Cuzco Department · Peru

Ccatca is a small town in Cuzco Department, Peru with a population of 538. Elevation: 12,133 ft (3,698 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

538 Population 8/sq mi density
12,133 ft Elevation 3,698 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
59.4 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Ccatca

CCatca is a town in Southern Peru, capital of the district Ccatca in the province Quispicanchi in the region Cusco.

People

Population538
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain59.4 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation12,133 ft (3,698 m)
Population538
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation12,133 ft (3,698 m)
Coordinates-13.6051°, -71.5636°
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 Ccatca

Ccatca is a small town in Peru (Cuzco Department) with a population of 538. The city sits at an elevation of 12,133 feet (3,698 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.

Ccatca 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 12,133 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 42°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average42.9°F
21% below Peru avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average42°F (5°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,133 ft (3,698 m)
Area64.0 sq mi (165.9 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-13.6051°N, 71.5636°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.4"
56% above Peru avg
Snowfall 53.3"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.10"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

154 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 87 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 141 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 107 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 78 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 141 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 118 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 133 km
Oct 28, 2003 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru M5.6 131 km
Oct 14, 1999 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru M5.5 139 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 143 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 118 km
Apr 21, 2012 5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru M5.4 135 km
Apr 21, 2015 6 km ENE of Yauri, Peru M5.3 131 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 130 km
Apr 20, 1990 8 km SSE of Yauri, Peru M5.3 141 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 142 km
Dec 30, 2012 46 km E of Salvación, Peru M5.2 107 km
Aug 9, 2006 12 km WNW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.2 128 km
May 5, 2003 17 km WSW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.2 131 km
Dec 26, 1999 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.1 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (68 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 68 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 6.1 in Wettest
February 48°F (9°C) 5.5 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
May 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in
June 42°F (6°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 42°F (5°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 43°F (6°C) 0.4 in
September 46°F (8°C) 0.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
November 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
December 49°F (9°C) 4.7 in Warmest

Ccatca has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 42°F in July to 49°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and June the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Ccatca

27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Jose Maria Garcia Garcia
Institución Educativa No. 50537
Institución Educativa No. 50718
Institución Educativa Inka Tupac Yupanqui
Institución Educativa No. 501313
Institución Educativa San Jorge
Institución Educativa Jose Abelardo Quiñones
Institución Educativa No. 50884
Institución Educativa No. 50539
Institución Educativa No. 50540
Institución Educativa No. 50506
Institución Educativa Jose Maria Arguedas
Institución Educativa 50491 Jose Maria Arguedas
Institución Educativa No. 50504
Institución Educativa No. 501082
Institución Educativa No. 50505
Institución Educativa 50490 Las Mercedes
Jesus Obrero-ccatcca
Institución Educativa Cesar Vallejo Mendoza
Institución Educativa 50538 Simon Bolivar
Institución Educativa Luis Navarrete Lechuga
Institución Educativa No. 50912
Institución Educativa No. 501198
Institución Educativa No. 50533
Institución Educativa No. 50532
Institución Educativa Andres Avelino Caceres
Institución Educativa No. 501188
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Radio Stations near Ccatca

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Salkantay AAC+ 48 kbps
JVM la Estación (Cusco) baladas MP3 128 kbps
RAM Cusco MP3 128 kbps
Radio Antena 5 Cusco 1600 AM (más que una Radio !) clasicos, cultural MP3
JVM la Estación baladas MP3 128 kbps

Farmers Markets in Ccatca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Productores de Ccatcca
Mercado San Salvador

Clinics in Ccatca

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ccatcca
Pampacamara
Puesto de Salud Kcauri

Gas Stations in Ccatca

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PE #4520762018

Airports Near Ccatca

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alejandro Velasco Astete International AirportCUZLarge Airport
Patria AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ccatca

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
San Juan Bautista

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
3,675 m (12,058 ft)
Postal Code
08166

🇵🇪 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 Ccatca

What is the population of Ccatca?

Ccatca has a population of 538 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 64.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ccatca?

Ccatca 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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