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Chacabamba, Peru
Huánuco Department · Peru
Chacabamba is a small town in Huánuco Department, Peru with a population of 238. Elevation: 10,512 ft (3,204 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Chacabamba
Chavinillo, or Chawinillu, is the capital of Yarowilca Province, located in the Huánuco Region of central Peru.
People
Climate
| Population | 238 |
| Population Density | 7 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10,512 ft (3,204 m) |
| Coordinates | -9.9009°, -76.6109° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Huánuco Department |
| Average Temperature | 36°F (2°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 75.4 inches (1,914 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 94.3 inches (240 cm) |
About Chacabamba
Chacabamba is a small town in Peru (Huánuco Department) with a population of 238. The city sits at an elevation of 10,512 feet (3,204 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 34°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 75.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 35.5°F |
| 34% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| Sunny Days | 346 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,512 ft (3,204 m) |
| Area | 33.4 sq mi (86.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.9009°N, 76.6109°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis 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 | 137 km |
| 2010 | 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER | Meteorological | 23.0 m | 1 | 133 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| July | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in |
Chacabamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 34°F in July to 48°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and June the driest (0.7").
Schools in Chacabamba
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución educativa No. 32365 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 33091 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 33058 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 33115 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 33143 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 32372 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Shulluyacu | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 33059 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 32263 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Chacabamba | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 32261 Colegio Nacional | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 32285 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 32855 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 33222 | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Chacabamba
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Mercado Central de La Union | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal |
Monuments in Chacabamba
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Chacabamba
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Chacabamba
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini Airport | HUU | Medium Airport |
| Huánuco Viejo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tingo Maria Airport | TGI | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
🇵🇪 About Peru
Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Chacabamba?
Chacabamba has a population of 238 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 33.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chacabamba?
Chacabamba has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 34°F in July. The area receives 346 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 75.4 inches, with 94.3 inches of snow.