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Chota, Peru
Cajamarca Department · Peru
Chota is a small city in Cajamarca Department, Peru with a population of 14,240. Elevation: 7,841 ft (2,390 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Chota
Chota is a town in Northern Peru, capital of the province Chota in the region Cajamarca. The city is the seat of the Territorial Prelature of Chota.
People
Climate
| Population | 14,240 |
| Population Density | 94 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,841 ft (2,390 m) |
| Coordinates | -6.5500°, -78.6500° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Cajamarca Department |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 72.6 inches (1,843 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chota
Chota is a small city in Peru (Cajamarca Department) with a population of 14,240. The city sits at an elevation of 7,841 feet (2,390 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Chota
Chota has an average annual temperature of 16.2°C (61°F). The hottest month is Sep (17.2°C), the coldest is Mar (15.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 387 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,841 ft (2,390 m) |
| Area | 151.5 sq mi (392.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 94/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.5500°N, 78.6500°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in |
Chota has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 53°F in June to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (1.3").
Colleges & Universities in Chota
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instituto Superior Tecnológico Público Cutervo | College | - | , |
| La Púcara de Chota | College | - | , |
Schools in Chota
66+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 10412 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa San Jose | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10386 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 101044 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10417 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 101043 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Jorge Basadre | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10402 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10414 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Jorge Berrios Alarcon | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10398 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Abel Carbajal Perez | - | - | - | - |
| Nuestra Señora De Chota | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa San Isidro Labrador | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 11039 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Pitagoras | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Raijp. E. Epperson | - | - | - | - |
| Celso Carvajal | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 10387 Antonio F .uriarte Vasquez | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Santa Rosa De Lima | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10392 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 101090 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10394 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10989 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10393 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Señor De Los Milagros | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10411 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Mario Mestanza Villacorta | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10410 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10391 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa San Antonio | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10416 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 101007 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 10405 Lorenzo R. Altamirano | - | - | - | - |
| Chota | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Almirante Miguel Grau | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10407 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10408 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Choctapata | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10395 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10990 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Horacio Zevallos Gamez | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 101063 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10966 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 10390 Jose N. Sanchez Silva | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10723 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Pedro Tantallatas | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10403 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10418 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10406 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10950 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10399 | - | - | - | - |
| Oficina de Educación Católica (ODEC) - Chota | - | - | - | - |
| Sergio Bernales - Chota | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10383 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Santa Rafaela Maria | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Sagrado Corazon De Jesus | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10381 | - | - | - | - |
| Prite Amor Y Esperanza | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Chota | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Mini Eistein | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10400 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 10385 Santa Rafaela Maria | - | - | - | - |
| La Catolica-chota | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10384 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa San Juan | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Chota
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Central de Bambamarca | |||||
| Mercado Mayorista | |||||
| Mercado Nuevo Oriente | |||||
| Mercado Santa Celia |
Clinics in Chota
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Chota
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Chota
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport | CJA | Medium Airport |
| Celendín Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chota Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lagunas Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chota
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Cabracancha | |
| Todos los Santos |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Chota
What is the population of Chota?
Chota has a population of 14,240 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 94 people per square mile, spread across 151.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chota?
Chota enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 336 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 72.6 inches.