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Chaulán, Peru

Huánuco Department · Peru

Chaulán is a small town in Huánuco Department, Peru with a population of 604. Elevation: 11,673 ft (3,558 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).

Data updated June 2026

604 Population 2/sq mi density
11,673 ft Elevation 3,558 meters
36°F Avg Temperature 2°C
75.4 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population604
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
Rain75.4 in/yr
Sunny Days346/yr
Elevation11,673 ft (3,558 m)
Population604
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation11,673 ft (3,558 m)
Coordinates-10.0563°, -76.4853°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceHuánuco Department
Average Temperature36°F (2°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average34°F (1°C)
Annual Precipitation75.4 inches (1,914 mm)
Annual Snowfall94.3 inches (240 cm)

About Chaulán

Chaulán is a small town in Peru (Huánuco Department) with a population of 604. The city sits at an elevation of 11,673 feet (3,558 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.

Chaulán has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 34°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 346 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 75.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 94.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 11,673 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 34°F Jul (1°C)
Annual Average35.5°F
34% below Peru avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average34°F (1°C)
Sunny Days346 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,673 ft (3,558 m)
Area398.7 sq mi (1,032.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-10.0563°N, 76.4853°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.4"
98% above Peru avg
Snowfall 94.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.80"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

139 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.6 on May 2, 2025.

Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 115 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 116 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 112 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 106 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 147 km
Apr 6, 1996 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.2 150 km
Mar 9, 2021 41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 141 km
May 7, 1997 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 131 km
Jan 8, 2003 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 123 km
Apr 7, 2001 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 135 km
Feb 21, 2006 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 117 km
Jul 9, 2015 27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru M5.0 127 km
Apr 3, 2024 22 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.0 117 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 89 km
Jan 23, 2007 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.9 117 km
Mar 5, 2019 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.9 117 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 77 km
Jun 25, 2014 53 km WNW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.8 129 km
Jul 28, 2015 58 km ESE of Churubamba, Peru M4.8 96 km
Jul 17, 2023 17 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 600 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 4.7 in
February 48°F (9°C) 5.3 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.8 in Wettest
April 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
May 47°F (8°C) 1.8 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 49°F (9°C) 4.1 in Warmest
December 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in

Chaulán has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 34°F in July to 49°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Chaulán

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 32112
Institución Educativa No. 33254
Institución Educativa No. 32113
Institución Educativa Tupac Amaru Ii
Institución Educativa No. 32034
Institución Educativa No. 32101
Institución Educativa No. 32885
Institución Educativa No. 32099
Institución Educativa No. 32799
Institución Educativa No. 32378
Institución Educativa No. 32845
Institución Educativa No. 33323
Institución Educativa No. 32120
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Museums in Chaulán

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kotosh Preinca Culture
Museo Regional Leoncio Prado Gutierrez

Libraries in Chaulán

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Central0.0

Farmers Markets in Chaulán

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Paucarbamba
Mercado Mayorista de Puelles
Mercado Modelo de Huánuco
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Viejo de Huánuco

Clinics in Chaulán

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chaulan

Stadiums & Teams in Chaulán

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Airports Near Chaulán

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini AirportHUUMedium Airport
Huánuco Viejo AirportSmall Airport
Ricrán AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Chaulán

11 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Cayran
Centro de Imágenes Tomografías y Resonancias Ambo
Clínica Roca
Detecta
Las Moras
San Fernando
San Gabriel
San Juan
San Sebastian de Quera
Santa María
Tomografías Campos

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chaulán

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
San Pedro

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 Chaulán

What is the population of Chaulán?

Chaulán has a population of 604 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 398.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chaulán?

Chaulán 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.

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