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Chaccho, Peru

Ancash · Peru

Chaccho is a small town in Ancash, Peru with a population of 444. Elevation: 10,902 ft (3,323 m). Average temperature: 34°F (1°C).

Data updated June 2026

444 Population 5/sq mi density
10,902 ft Elevation 3,323 meters
34°F Avg Temperature 1°C
52.1 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Chaccho

Chaccho

Chaccho District is one of six districts of the Antonio Raymondi Province in Peru.

People

Population444
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp34°F (1°C)
Rain52.1 in/yr
Sunny Days322/yr
Elevation10,902 ft (3,323 m)
Population444
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation10,902 ft (3,323 m)
Coordinates-9.0597°, -77.0587°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAncash
Average Temperature34°F (1°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average33°F (0°C)
Annual Precipitation52.1 inches (1,323 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.5 inches (11 cm)

About Chaccho

Chaccho is a small town in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 444. The city sits at an elevation of 10,902 feet (3,323 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 34°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 33°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Chaccho has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 33°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 322 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 52.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10,902 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 33°F Jul (0°C)
Annual Average34.2°F
37% below Peru avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average33°F (0°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,902 ft (3,323 m)
Area89.0 sq mi (230.4 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-9.0597°N, 77.0587°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.1"
37% above Peru avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.30"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

67 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 22, 2025.

Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 78 km
Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 143 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 100 km
May 8, 2017 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru M5.2 121 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 76 km
Mar 9, 2021 41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 130 km
Jul 9, 2015 27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru M5.0 135 km
Jun 13, 2024 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M5.0 121 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 67 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 129 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 109 km
Jan 6, 2002 25 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 125 km
Sep 3, 2019 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 96 km
Jul 17, 2023 17 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 136 km
Jun 18, 1991 43 km E of Uchiza, Peru M4.8 127 km
Aug 25, 2002 33 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M4.8 111 km
Aug 7, 2012 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 97 km
Aug 2, 2017 48 km E of Uchiza, Peru M4.7 128 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 136 km
May 14, 2014 25 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru M4.7 117 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 69 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 4.0 in
February 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.3 in Wettest
April 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in
June 53°F (12°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 33°F (0°C) 0.6 in Coldest
August 53°F (12°C) 0.8 in
September 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in Warmest
December 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in

Chaccho has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 33°F in July to 55°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.3") and June the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Chaccho

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 86204
Institución Educativa No. 86185
Institución Educativa No. 86203
Institución Educativa No. 86982
Institución Educativa 86183 Ricardo Palma Soriano
Monseñor Marco Libardoni
Institución Educativa Victor Raul Haya De La Torre
Institución Educativa 86773 Isabel Flores De Oliva
Institución Educativa No. 86979
Institución Educativa No. 86188
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Farmers Markets in Chaccho

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado

Restaurants in Chaccho

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hospedaje Luz Clarita

Airports Near Chaccho

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani AirportATAMedium Airport
Palmas del Espino AirportSmall Airport
Playa AirportSmall Airport
Uchiza AirportUCZSmall Airport
Urpay AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
3,400 m (11,155 ft)
Postal Code
02345

🇵🇪 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 Chaccho

What is the population of Chaccho?

Chaccho has a population of 444 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 89.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chaccho?

Chaccho has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 33°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.1 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.

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