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Chacas, Peru

Ancash · Peru

Chacas is a small town in Ancash, Peru with a population of 0. Elevation: 10,869 ft (3,313 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

10,869 ft Elevation 3,313 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
43.1 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Chacas

Chacas

San Martín de Chacas is a Peruvian town, capital of the eponymous district and the Asunción Province, located in the east-central region of Ancash. It has an urban population of 2,082 located at 3,359 meters; and a district of 5,334 people. The district, located in the sub-basin of the Marañon River, has an area of 447.69 km2, which represents 85% of the province.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation10,869 ft (3,313 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation10,869 ft (3,313 m)
Coordinates-9.1621°, -77.3660°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAncash
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation43.1 inches (1,094 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.1 inches (18 cm)

About Chacas

Chacas is a small town in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 10,869 feet (3,313 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Chacas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 47°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 43.1 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10,869 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average46.7°F
14% below Peru avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,869 ft (3,313 m)
Area172.9 sq mi (447.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-9.1621°N, 77.3660°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above Peru avg
Snowfall 7.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

53 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.9 on Apr 19, 2025.

Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 56 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 133 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 149 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 134 km
May 8, 2017 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru M5.2 146 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 112 km
Mar 21, 2015 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 150 km
Oct 19, 1992 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.1 132 km
Mar 28, 2015 44 km SSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.0 147 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 38 km
Feb 19, 2024 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 150 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 138 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 116 km
Aug 25, 2002 33 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M4.8 146 km
Sep 3, 2019 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 132 km
Feb 1, 2023 44 km SSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M4.8 149 km
Aug 7, 2012 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 131 km
Nov 19, 1998 2 km S of Coishco, Peru M4.7 138 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 133 km
Aug 1, 2016 36 km NE of Arancay, Peru M4.7 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 33 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 53°F (11°C) 4.1 in
March 52°F (11°C) 4.8 in Wettest
April 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.0 in
June 51°F (10°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 47°F (8°C) 0.3 in
August 51°F (11°C) 0.6 in
September 52°F (11°C) 1.2 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in Warmest
December 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in

Chacas has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 43°F in January to 53°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and June the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Chacas

20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa 86841 Vicente Y Ursula De Censi
Institución Educativa Maestro Ugo de Censi 86339
Institución Educativa Amauta Atusparia
Institución Educativa No. 86983
Institución Educativa No. 86457
Institución Educativa 86397 Juan Santos Atahualpa
Institución Educativa 86984 San Miguel De Goyllarhuanca
Institución educativa No. 89542
Institución Educativa 86945 Santa Cruz De Rayan
Institución Educativa Cesar Vallejo
Institución Educativa 86399 Juan Pablo Ii
Institución Educativa Amiguitos De Alameda
Institución Educativa 86796 Santa Rosa De Tazapampa
Institución Educativa 86396 Oscar Colchado Lucio
Institución Educativa Don Bosco
Institución Educativa Margarita Occhiena
Institución Educativa 86767 Zoila Aurora Caceres Moreno
Institución Educativa 86982 Domingo Savio
Institución Educativa No. 89549
Institución Educativa 86345 Julio C. Tello
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Museums in Chacas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Chacas

Libraries in Chacas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Chacas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Centro comercial y de abastos
Centro Comercial Y De Abastos
Mercado

Hotels in Chacas

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Mirador
Hotel Chacas Peru
Hotel Patria
Hotel Plaza Chacas
Qorpa Wahi

Restaurants in Chacas

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Antojitos Chacasinos
El Mirador
Pizza
Pizzeria San Francisco
Restaurante Anabella

Gas Stations in Chacas

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera Chacas
Gasolinera rural Chacas

Banks in Chacas

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de la Nación

Breweries in Chacas

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Ucuchá Cerveza Artesanal

Stadiums & Teams in Chacas

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Chacas

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani AirportATAMedium Airport
Caraz AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chacas

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla de Tayta Wiru
Iglesia Cristiana Movimiento Misionero Mundial
Iglesia de Macuash
Santuario de Mama Ashu

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
3,359 m (11,021 ft)
Area
447.7 km² (172.8 mi²)
Postal Code
02048

🇵🇪 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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What is the weather like in Chacas?

Chacas has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.1 inches, with 7.1 inches of snow.

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