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Cerrillo, Peru

Cajamarca Department · Peru

Cerrillo is a small town in Cajamarca Department, Peru with a population of 821. Elevation: 8,986 ft (2,739 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

821 Population 5/sq mi density
8,986 ft Elevation 2,739 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
83.9 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Cerrillo

Cerrillo

El centro histórico de Cajamarca es el núcleo fundacional de la ciudad de Cajamarca. En 1986 la Organización de Estados Americanos declaró a Cajamarca, "patrimonio histórico y cultural de las Américas". Asimismo, se encuentra en una lista oficial para ser declarado el centro histórico Patrimonio de la Humanidad de la UNESCO.

People

Population821
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain83.9 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation8,986 ft (2,739 m)
Population821
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation8,986 ft (2,739 m)
Coordinates-7.1272°, -78.4893°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceCajamarca Department
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation83.9 inches (2,131 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cerrillo

Cerrillo is a small town in Peru (Cajamarca Department) with a population of 821. The city sits at an elevation of 8,986 feet (2,739 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.9 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Cerrillo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 83.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,986 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above Peru avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,986 ft (2,739 m)
Area151.5 sq mi (392.5 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-7.1272°N, 78.4893°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.9"
121% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.39"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Sep 12, 2024.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 69 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 110 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 120 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 142 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 116 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 132 km
Jan 12, 2008 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru M4.7 119 km
Jun 20, 1994 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru M4.6 50 km
Apr 14, 2012 12 km WSW of Moche, Peru M4.6 140 km
Jan 27, 2007 8 km W of Victor Raul, Peru M4.6 148 km
Mar 1, 2008 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru M4.6 107 km
Jun 10, 2000 5 km N of Pátapo, Peru M4.6 136 km
Sep 12, 2024 9 km NE of Mollepata, Peru M4.5 129 km
Nov 9, 1994 17 km ESE of Huamachuco, Peru M4.5 104 km
Mar 4, 1991 13 km NNW of Parcoy, Peru M4.5 137 km
Dec 1, 1998 14 km NNW of Chalamarca, Peru M4.5 83 km
Jun 22, 2023 12 km NW of Tocmoche, Peru M4.4 138 km
Feb 19, 2024 9 km ENE of Lacabamba, Peru M4.4 144 km
Feb 4, 1998 16 km SSW of Cascas, Peru M4.4 69 km
Sep 2, 2000 25 km NW of Santa Catalina, Peru M4.4 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
February 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
June 53°F (11°C) 0.8 in Coldest
July 56°F (13°C) 0.7 in Warmest
August 53°F (12°C) 0.7 in Driest
September 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
October 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
December 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in

Cerrillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 53°F in June to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Cerrillo

65+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 82126
Institución Educativa Aliso Colorado
Institución Educativa No. 82105
Institución Educativa No. 821165
Institución Educativa No. 821023
Institución Educativa No. 82120 Juan Velasco Alvarado
Institución Educativa La Ramada
Institución Educativa No. 82104
Institución Educativa Andrés Castrejón Alcántara
Institución Educativa Puruay
Institución Educativa No. 821129
Institución Educativa Cristo Ramos
Institución Educativa No. 82020
Institución Educativa No. 82911
Institución Educativa No. 821180
Institución Educativa Luis Rebaza Neira
Institución Educativa No. 82021
Institución Educativa No. 82967
Institución Educativa San Ignacio De Loyola
Institución Educativa No. 82110
Institución Educativa Miguel Grau
Institución Educativa No. 82108
Institución Educativa No. 82913
Institución Educativa No. 821082
Institución Educativa No. 821203
Institución Educativa No. 821470
Institución Educativa No. 821361
Institución Educativa No. 821552
Institución Educativa No. 821061
Institución Educativa No. 821423
Institución Educativa Apalin Alto
Institución Educativa No. 82134
Institución Educativa No. 821299
Institución Educativa No. 821324
Institución Educativa No. 401
Institución Educativa Honorato De Balzac
Institución Educativa No. 82024 Manuel Prado
Institución Educativa Bill Gates
Institución Educativa No. 82027
Institución Educativa No. 82025
Institución Educativa No. 82848
Institución Educativa No. 821062
Institución Educativa 82022 Micaela Bastidas
Institución Educativa No. 821037
Institución Educativa No. 82026
Institución Educativa No. 82125
Institución Educativa Divino Jesus
Institución Educativa No. 82846
Institución Educativa No. 821410
Institución Educativa No. 82113
Institución Educativa San Vicente De Paul
Institución Educativa No. 82023
Institución Educativa No. 821407
Institución Educativa No. 82124
Institución Educativa No. 821160
Institución Educativa Tupac Amaru
Institución Educativa No. 82112
Institución Educativa No. 82077
Institución Educativa No. 821186
Institución Educativa No. 82111
Institución Educativa No. 821271
Institución Educativa No. 821327
Institución Educativa No. 82109
Institución Educativa No. 821363
Institución Educativa No. 821373
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Radio Stations near Cerrillo

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Stereo TV peruvian cumbia, pop music MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Cerrillo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archeologic Museum
Medical Museum
Museo Arqueologico UNC
Museo Belen
Museo de Arte Religioso Convento de San Francisco
Nueva Acrópolis - Cajamarca

Libraries in Cerrillo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca UNC0.0
Biblioteca UNC0.0

Farmers Markets in Cerrillo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Campo Ferial Iscoconga
CC San Antonio
Centro de Abastos Atahualpa
Mercado Central
Mercado San Antonio
Mercado San Sebastián
Streetfood
Streetfood

Restaurants in Cerrillo

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castope

Clinics in Cerrillo

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Huambocancha Baja
La Tulpuna

Gas Stations in Cerrillo

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grifo Rabanal
Repsol

Stadiums & Teams in Cerrillo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cerrillo

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias AirportCJAMedium Airport
Casa Grande AirportSmall Airport
Celendín AirportSmall Airport
Chota AirportSmall Airport
Huamachuco AirportSmall Airport
Lagunas AirportSmall Airport
Malin AirportSmall Airport
Pampa Grande AirportSmall Airport
San Francisco AirportSmall 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 Cerrillo

What is the population of Cerrillo?

Cerrillo has a population of 821 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 151.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cerrillo?

Cerrillo has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 83.9 inches.

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