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Cerro de Pasco, Peru
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Cerro de Pasco is a mid-size city in Pasco, Peru with a population of 58,899. Elevation: 14,623 ft (4,457 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
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About Cerro de Pasco
Cerro de Pasco is a city in central Peru, located at the top of the Andean Mountains. It is the capital of both the Pasco Province and the Department of Pasco, and an important mining center of silver, copper, zinc and lead. At an elevation of 4,330 metres (14,210 ft), it is one of the highest cities in the world, and with a population of 58,899, it is the highest or the second highest city with over 50,000 inhabitants. The elevation reaches up to 4,380 metres (14,370 ft) in the Yanacancha area. The city has a very intense cold climate and it is connected by road and by rail to the capital Lima, 300 kilometres (190 mi) away. Its urban area is formed by the districts of Chaupimarca, Yanacancha and Simón Bolívar.
People
Climate
| Population | 58,899 |
| Population Density | 592 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 14,623 ft (4,457 m) |
| Coordinates | -10.6658°, -76.2531° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Pasco |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.6 inches (1,209 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 24.9 inches (63 cm) |
About Cerro de Pasco
Cerro de Pasco is a mid-size city in Peru (Pasco) with a population of 58,899. The city sits at an elevation of 14,623 feet (4,457 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Cerro de Pasco
Cerro de Pasco has an average annual temperature of 7.7°C (46°F). The hottest month is Oct (8.4°C), the coldest is Jul (6.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 271 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 14,623 ft (4,457 m) |
| Area | 99.5 sq mi (257.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 592/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.6658°N, 76.2531°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 | 60 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 42°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| August | 42°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 5.2 in |
Cerro de Pasco has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 42°F in June to 46°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.4") and June the driest (0.7").
Colleges & Universities in Cerro de Pasco
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instituto Pasco | College | — | — |
| Instituto Pedagógico Gamaniel Blanco Murillo | College | — | — |
| Universidad Nacional Daniel Alcides Carrión | University | — | Visit → |
| Universidad Nacional Daniel Alcides Carrión | University | — | — |
Schools in Cerro de Pasco
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa 31 Nuestra Señora Del Carmen | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Gamaniel Blanco Murillo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Laboratorio Pedagogico | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Nuestra Señora del Carmen | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 34047 César Vallejo | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Cerro de Pasco
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERCADO "REAL DE MINAS" |
Restaurants in Cerro de Pasco
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Cerro de Pasco
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Cerro de Pasco
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Cerro de Pasco
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cerro de Pasco
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Huánuco Viejo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pozuzo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ricrán Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Vicco Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cerro de Pasco
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Cerro de Pasco?
Cerro de Pasco has a population of 58,899 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 592 people per square mile, spread across 99.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cerro de Pasco?
Cerro de Pasco has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.6 inches, with 24.9 inches of snow.