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Chimuch, Peru
Cajamarca Department · Peru
Chimuch is a small town in Cajamarca Department, Peru with a population of 483. Elevation: 7,808 ft (2,380 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 483 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,808 ft (2,380 m) |
| Coordinates | -6.5132°, -78.3290° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Cajamarca Department |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 72.6 inches (1,843 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chimuch
Chimuch is a small town in Peru (Cajamarca Department) with a population of 483. The city sits at an elevation of 7,808 feet (2,380 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,808 ft (2,380 m) |
| Area | 203.6 sq mi (527.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.5132°N, 78.3290°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in |
Chimuch has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 53°F in July to 59°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (1.2").
Schools in Chimuch
53+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 821346 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821213 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cegecom San Jose Bajo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82989 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82404 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Hipolito Unanue | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Interandino | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82988 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82447 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821039 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821277 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821192 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821545 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82405 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821002 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Abraham Valdelomar | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821478 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jose Carlos Mariategui | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821543 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 101076 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821481 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821177 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Luis Alberto Sanchez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821247 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82454 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 10527 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 101155 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821276 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82455 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Anexo-821482 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821001 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Ramon Arcangel | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821584 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82452 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82451 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jorge Basadre | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821420 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa El Laurel | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Nuevo Eden | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82450 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Iegecom La Pucara | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821546 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Antonio | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82446 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 101002 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cegecom Palma Andina | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821440 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82448 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Corazon De Jesus | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82449 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Agropecuario Yagen | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cebgpc San Miguel Arcangel | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821054 | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Chimuch
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Central de Bambamarca |
Clinics in Chimuch
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Chimuch
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Chimuch
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chachapoyas Airport | CHH | Medium Airport |
| Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport | CJA | Medium Airport |
| Celendín Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chota Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lagunas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Francisco Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
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What is the population of Chimuch?
Chimuch has a population of 483 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 203.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chimuch?
Chimuch has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 336 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 72.6 inches.