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Chongos Bajo, Peru
Junin · Peru
Chongos Bajo is a small town in Junin, Peru with a population of 3,764. Elevation: 10,945 ft (3,336 m). Average temperature: 37°F (3°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Chongos Bajo
Chongos Bajo District is one of nine districts of the province Chupaca in Peru.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,764 |
| Population Density | 636 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10,945 ft (3,336 m) |
| Coordinates | -12.1343°, -75.2680° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Junin |
| Average Temperature | 37°F (3°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 67.4 inches (1,711 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 51.7 inches (131 cm) |
About Chongos Bajo
Chongos Bajo is a small town in Peru (Junin) with a population of 3,764. The city sits at an elevation of 10,945 feet (3,336 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 37°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 37°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 36.7°F |
| 32% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 362 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,945 ft (3,336 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 636/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.1343°N, 75.2680°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 37°F (3°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in |
Chongos Bajo has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 37°F in July to 54°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.1") and June the driest (0.3").
Schools in Chongos Bajo
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 30161 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Santiago Leon | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 30200 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jaime Cerrón Palomino | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Nº 31915 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Coar Junin | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Chongos Bajo
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Huancayo | peruvian cumbia, pop music | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio 1550, La Radio Joven. Huancayo. 88.9 FM. | rock, alternative | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Clasica Rock&Pop | — | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Chongos Bajo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Casa de la Memoria | ||||
| Museo Regional de Arqueología de Junín | ||||
| Warivilca |
Farmers Markets in Chongos Bajo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Año Nuevo | |||||
| Centro Comercial Nazaret | |||||
| Centro Comercial Virgen de la Candelaria | |||||
| La Moderna de Chilca | |||||
| mercado de San Jeronimo | |||||
| Mercado Jorge Chávez | |||||
| Mercado La Florida | |||||
| Mercado Modelo de Chupaca | |||||
| Mercado Modelo Huancayo | |||||
| Mercado Modelo Santa Rosa - Concepción | |||||
| Mercado Pío Pata |
Clinics in Chongos Bajo
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Chongos Bajo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Chongos Bajo
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Francisco Carle Airport | JAU | Medium Airport |
| Huancayo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Imperial Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Chongos Bajo
37 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Arcángel | ||
| Auquimarca | ||
| Centro de Atención Primaria II Chilca | ||
| Centro de Atención Primaria III Mantaro Huancayo Cercado | ||
| Centro Médico Las Americas S.A. | ||
| Centro Médico Mega Salud | ||
| Centro Medico Mi Buen Pastor | ||
| Centro Terapeutico Integral | ||
| Chilca | ||
| Chongos Bajo | ||
| Clinica El Carmen | ||
| Clinica Obsterica | ||
| Clínica Ortega | ||
| Clinica Ortega | ||
| Clínica Universal | ||
| Ghemo Lab | ||
| Huancan | ||
| Huari | ||
| Huayucachi | ||
| Incho | ||
| Justicia Paz Y Vida | ||
| La Libertad | ||
| New Life | ||
| ONG Salud Integral Andina | ||
| Ortopedia Good Hope | ||
| Pedro Sánchez Meza - Chupaca | ||
| Pilcomayo | ||
| Policlinico Brevete Huancayo | ||
| Policlinico Del Centro | ||
| Policlínico Metropolitano Huancayo | ||
| Preventiva | ||
| Ray Sin Medicamentos ni Cirugias | ||
| Salud Y Mujer | ||
| San Agustin de Cajas | ||
| San Martin | ||
| Sapallanga | ||
| Sicaya |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chongos Bajo
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cany Cruz |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Chongos Bajo?
Chongos Bajo has a population of 3,764 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 636 people per square mile, spread across 5.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chongos Bajo?
Chongos Bajo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 37°F in July. The area receives 362 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 67.4 inches, with 51.7 inches of snow.