All Countries
Chetilla, Peru
Cajamarca Department · Peru
Chetilla is a small town in Cajamarca Department, Peru with a population of 405. Elevation: 10,978 ft (3,346 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
Discover Chetilla, Peru
Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.
About Chetilla
Chetilla, fundada como San Esteban de Chetilla, es una localidad peruana capital del distrito homónimo ubicado en la provincia de Cajamarca en el departamento de Cajamarca. Fue fundada como reducción indígena en 1565 por el capitán Juan de Fuentes, cumpliendo las órdenes del gobernador Lope García de Castro. Se encuentra a una altitud de 2776 m s. n. m. y tiene una población según el censo de 2017.
People
Climate
| Population | 405 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10,978 ft (3,346 m) |
| Coordinates | -7.1470°, -78.6727° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Cajamarca Department |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 83.9 inches (2,131 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chetilla
Chetilla is a small town in Peru (Cajamarca Department) with a population of 405. The city sits at an elevation of 10,978 feet (3,346 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.9 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,978 ft (3,346 m) |
| Area | 151.5 sq mi (392.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.1470°N, 78.6727°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
Chetilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 53°F in January to 57°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (0.5").
Schools in Chetilla
48 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 82149 Cochapampa | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cebgpc Gregorio Santos Guerrero | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82507 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821076 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82862 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821502 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821379 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82207 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821309 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82892 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Mahuaypampa | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Fernando Belaunde Terry | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821264 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 82047 Libertador Simon Bolivar Palacios | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821231 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Casadencito | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821074 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821452 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82258 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Tuñad | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821358 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82049 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82148 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821064 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Shinshilpampa | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821185 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821021 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821444 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821335 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821357 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82891 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Pedro Villanueva Espinoza | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82912 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821006 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82944 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Atahualpa | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821221 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cachipampa | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82275 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821134 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Jose De Las Vizcachas | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821067 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82308 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821447 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821395 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Tambillo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82842 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cegecom Yuragalpa | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Chetilla
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Stereo TV | peruvian cumbia, pop music | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Chetilla
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archeologic Museum | ||||
| Medical Museum | ||||
| Museo Arqueologico UNC | ||||
| Museo Belen | ||||
| Museo de Arte Religioso Convento de San Francisco | ||||
| Nueva Acrópolis - Cajamarca |
Libraries in Chetilla
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca UNC | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca UNC | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chetilla
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campo Ferial Iscoconga | |||||
| CC San Antonio | |||||
| Centro de Abastos Atahualpa | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado San Antonio | |||||
| Mercado San Sebastián | |||||
| Streetfood | |||||
| Streetfood |
Clinics in Chetilla
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Chetilla
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Chetilla
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport | CJA | Medium Airport |
| Casa Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Celendín Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chota Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Huamachuco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lagunas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malin Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pampa Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
🇵🇪 About Peru
Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
Download Full City Report
Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Chetilla.
Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Chetilla
What is the population of Chetilla?
Chetilla has a population of 405 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 151.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chetilla?
Chetilla has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 83.9 inches.