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Chontalí, Peru

Cajamarca Department · Peru

Chontalí is a small town in Cajamarca Department, Peru with a population of 1,811. Elevation: 8,028 ft (2,447 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

1,811 Population 0/sq mi density
8,028 ft Elevation 2,447 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
46.4 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population1,811
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain46.4 in/yr
Sunny Days349/yr
Elevation8,028 ft (2,447 m)
Population1,811
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation8,028 ft (2,447 m)
Coordinates-5.6461°, -79.0880°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceCajamarca Department
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation46.4 inches (1,179 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chontalí

Chontalí is a small town in Peru (Cajamarca Department) with a population of 1,811. The city sits at an elevation of 8,028 feet (2,447 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Chontalí has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 349 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 46.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,028 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average71.5°F
32% above Peru avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days349 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,028 ft (2,447 m)
Area20,743.3 sq mi (53,725.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-5.6461°N, 79.0880°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"
22% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.50"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

70 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 12, 2025.

Aug 17, 2010 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru M5.2 108 km
Apr 17, 2019 68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru M5.1 124 km
Jun 12, 2025 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru M5.0 120 km
Jul 14, 2002 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru M5.0 43 km
Aug 6, 2000 54 km N of Yambrasbamba, Peru M4.9 146 km
Jul 21, 2021 7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru M4.9 50 km
Mar 9, 2020 4 km NW of Sapillica, Peru M4.9 143 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 79 km
Jun 25, 2022 71 km ENE of San Ignacio, Peru M4.8 115 km
Apr 28, 1990 15 km NW of Sallique, Peru M4.8 37 km
May 21, 2017 10 km NNW of Lagunas, Peru M4.8 137 km
Nov 21, 1993 87 km NNE of La Peca, Peru M4.8 141 km
Jan 25, 1993 15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru M4.7 54 km
Nov 14, 2013 13 km ENE of Cajaruro, Peru M4.7 87 km
May 8, 1993 28 km E of Cariamanga, Ecuador M4.7 146 km
Dec 14, 1996 26 km WSW of Canchaque, Peru M4.7 84 km
Aug 5, 2000 53 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru M4.6 149 km
Jan 8, 2014 16 km NW of Paltashaco, Peru M4.6 123 km
Jul 27, 2004 26 km N of Bellavista, Peru M4.6 53 km
Feb 28, 2015 80 km NNE of La Peca, Peru M4.6 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in Warmest
February 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
March 64°F (18°C) 5.5 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in Coldest
July 71°F (22°C) 1.8 in
August 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in Driest
September 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
November 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
December 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in

Chontalí has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 63°F in June to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Chontalí

52+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 16110
Institución Educativa No. 17730
Institución Educativa No. 16847
Institución Educativa No. 17547
Institución Educativa No. 17431
Institución Educativa No. 17467
Institución Educativa No. 16954
Institución Educativa No. 17428
Institución Educativa No. 17466
Institución Educativa No. 16120
Institución Educativa No. 17597
Institución Educativa 16113 Señor De Los Milagros
Institución Educativa No. 16112
Institución Educativa Cesar Vallejo
Institución Educativa 16110 Nuestra Señora De La Paz
Institución Educativa No. 17543
Institución Educativa No. 17420
Institución Educativa 17406 San Ignacio De Loyola
Institución Educativa No. 17550
Institución Educativa No. 16114
Institución Educativa No. 17429
Institución Educativa 16119 Jose Olaya Balandra
Institución Educativa No. 17542
Institución Educativa No. 17551
Institución Educativa 16121 Fernando Belaunde Terry
Institución Educativa No. 17433
Institución Educativa No. 16115
Institución Educativa No. 16171
Institución educativa No. 16170
Institución Educativa No. 17546
Institución Educativa No. 16843
Institución Educativa 17469 - Puerta Dl Eden
Institución Educativa No. 17408
Institución Educativa No. 17548
Institución Educativa No. 17549
Institución Educativa No. 16109
Institución Educativa Iegecom San Isidro Labrador
Institución Educativa No. 17574
Institución Educativa No. 16566
Institución Educativa No. 17724
Institución Educativa No. 16118
Institución Educativa 16118 San Juan Aposton
Institución Educativa No. 17468
Institución Educativa No. 16117
Institución Educativa No. 16107
Institución Educativa Doce De Octubre
Institución Educativa 16116 Manuel Gonzales Prada
Institución Educativa No. 17545
Institución Educativa No. 16845
Institución Educativa No. 16111
Institución Educativa No. 16842
Institución Educativa No. 17430
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Clinics in Chontalí

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chontali

Airports Near Chontalí

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shumba AirportJAEMedium Airport
Baguá AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda El Valor AirportSmall Airport
Huancabamba AirportSmall Airport

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 Chontalí

What is the population of Chontalí?

Chontalí has a population of 1,811 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 20,743.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chontalí?

Chontalí has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 349 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.4 inches.

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