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Chaca, Peru

Ayacucho · Peru

Chaca is a small town in Ayacucho, Peru with a population of 947. Elevation: 13,117 ft (3,998 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).

947 Population 11/sq mi density
13,117 ft Elevation 3,998 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
45.3 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population947
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain45.3 in/yr
Sunny Days344/yr
Elevation13,117 ft (3,998 m)
Population947
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation13,117 ft (3,998 m)
Coordinates-12.7844°, -74.2059°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAyacucho
Average Temperature40°F (4°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average38°F (3°C)
Annual Precipitation45.3 inches (1,150 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.4 inches (37 cm)

About Chaca

Chaca is a small town in Peru (Ayacucho) with a population of 947. The city sits at an elevation of 13,117 feet (3,998 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 38°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.3 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Chaca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 344 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 45.3 inches. The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 13,117 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 38°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average39.8°F
26% below Peru avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average38°F (3°C)
Sunny Days344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13,117 ft (3,998 m)
Area86.2 sq mi (223.2 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates-12.7844°N, 74.2059°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.3"
19% above Peru avg
Snowfall 14.4"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.47"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

114 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 30, 2025.

May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 128 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 124 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 101 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 70 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 139 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 118 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 18 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 64 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 118 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 45 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 101 km
Aug 17, 1995 54 km WNW of Pangoa, Peru M5.1 133 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 98 km
Apr 7, 2022 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru M5.1 128 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 35 km
May 13, 2019 16 km SW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.0 142 km
Jul 15, 2012 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru M5.0 99 km
Jan 22, 2011 7 km WSW of Pangoa, Peru M5.0 143 km
Feb 19, 2024 11 km NW of Huachocolpa, Peru M4.9 93 km
Apr 14, 2014 5 km WNW of Vilca, Peru M4.9 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 5.3 in
February 53°F (12°C) 5.5 in Wettest
March 53°F (12°C) 5.3 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.1 in
June 51°F (11°C) 0.5 in Driest
July 38°F (3°C) 0.7 in Coldest
August 52°F (11°C) 1.0 in
September 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in Warmest
December 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in

Chaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 38°F in July to 55°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Chaca

23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 38799
Institución Educativa No. 38841
Institución Educativa San Agustin
Institución Educativa No. 38297
Institución Educativa 38349 Celestino Figueroa Casafranca
Institución Educativa Cped - 38338
Institución Educativa 38338 Hugo Bustios Saavedra
Institución Educativa No. 38808
Institución Educativa No. 38970
Institución Educativa Virgen Del Rosario
Institución Educativa 38292 Mariscal Caceres
Institución Educativa No. 38605
Institución Educativa 38990-19
Institución Educativa No. 38844
Institución Educativa 17 De Mayo
Institución Educativa No. 38300
Institución Educativa No. 38743
Institución Educativa No. 38734
Institución Educativa Cesar Vallejo Mendoza
Institución Educativa No. 38348
Institución Educativa No. 38301
Institución Educativa Crfa Los Martires De Uchuraqay
Institución Educativa No. 38607
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Farmers Markets in Chaca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central Huanta

Airports Near Chaca

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte AirportAYPMedium Airport
Luisiana AirportSmall Airport
Palmapampa AirportSmall Airport
Pichari 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 Chaca

What is the population of Chaca?

Chaca has a population of 947 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 86.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chaca?

Chaca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 38°F in July. The area receives 344 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.3 inches, with 14.4 inches of snow.

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