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Chicchicay, Peru
Lima region · Peru
Chicchicay is a small town in Lima region, Peru with a population of 598. Elevation: 4,803 ft (1,464 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Chicchicay
San Lorenzo de Putinza es un centro poblado peruano, Capital del distrito de Putinza. Se halla en la margen izquierda del río Cañete en la Provincia de Yauyos, Departamento de Lima Capital del Perú.
People
Climate
| Population | 598 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,803 ft (1,464 m) |
| Coordinates | -12.7229°, -75.9533° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Lima region |
| Average Temperature | 41°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 58.2 inches (1,477 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 50.9 inches (129 cm) |
About Chicchicay
Chicchicay is a small town in Peru (Lima region) with a population of 598. The city sits at an elevation of 4,803 feet (1,464 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 43°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 41.0°F |
| 24% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,803 ft (1,464 m) |
| Area | 176.9 sq mi (458.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.7229°N, 75.9533°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.1 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 10.1 m | 596 | 102 km |
| 1865 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 5 | 148 km |
| 1806 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 143 km |
| 1878 | CENTRAL PERU | Unknown | — | 5 | 139 km |
| 1860 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
| 1687 | S. PERU | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 105 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in |
Chicchicay has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 39°F in January to 57°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Chicchicay
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa 20688 Inmaculada Concepcion | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 20956-2 Antonio Raimondi | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 20725 San Lorenzo De Putinza | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20778 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20782 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20755 | — | — | — | — |
Restaurants in Chicchicay
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chicchicay
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Chicchicay
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Chicchicay
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Las Plumas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Revalora Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chicchicay
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Santuario del Señor de la Ascención de Cachuy |
Quick Facts
🇵🇪 About Peru
Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Chicchicay?
Chicchicay has a population of 598 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 176.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chicchicay?
Chicchicay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 43°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 58.2 inches, with 50.9 inches of snow.