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Chullin, Peru

Ancash · Peru

Chullin is a small town in Ancash, Peru with a population of 161. Elevation: 8,950 ft (2,728 m). Average temperature: 40°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

161 Population 1/sq mi density
8,950 ft Elevation 2,728 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 5°C
55.2 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population161
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (5°C)
Rain55.2 in/yr
Sunny Days354/yr
Elevation8,950 ft (2,728 m)
Population161
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation8,950 ft (2,728 m)
Coordinates-8.6464°, -77.5819°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAncash
Average Temperature40°F (5°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation55.2 inches (1,403 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.2 inches (1 cm)

About Chullin

Chullin is a small town in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 161. The city sits at an elevation of 8,950 feet (2,728 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 41°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Chullin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 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 55.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,950 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average40.4°F
25% below Peru avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,950 ft (2,728 m)
Area141.4 sq mi (366.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-8.6464°N, 77.5819°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.2"
45% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.30"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Sep 12, 2024.

Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 23 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 134 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 125 km
May 8, 2017 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru M5.2 121 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 143 km
Mar 21, 2015 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 148 km
Feb 19, 2024 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 147 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 39 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 130 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 116 km
May 14, 2014 25 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru M4.7 150 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 72 km
Nov 19, 1998 2 km S of Coishco, Peru M4.7 122 km
Aug 1, 2016 36 km NE of Arancay, Peru M4.7 118 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 116 km
Apr 6, 2013 23 km NNW of Puerto Santa, Peru M4.6 129 km
Mar 1, 2008 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru M4.6 97 km
Jul 23, 2013 5 km WSW of Coishco, Peru M4.6 127 km
Jun 20, 2018 28 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru M4.6 149 km
May 8, 2002 27 km SSW of Puente Viru, Peru M4.6 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 71 km
1970 N. PERU Earthquake 0.5 m 66,794 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
March 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in Wettest
April 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 0.9 in
June 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 0.4 in
August 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in
September 54°F (12°C) 1.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in Warmest
December 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in

Chullin has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 38°F in January to 55°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.3") and June the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Chullin

29 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa 84227 San Antonio
Institución Educativa No. 84101
Institución Educativa No. 84108
Institución Educativa No. 84206
Institución Educativa Pedro Pablo Atusparia
Institución Educativa No. 84242
Institución Educativa No. 84228
Institución Educativa Jose Antonio Encinas
Institución Educativa No. 84295
Institución Educativa No. 84100
Institución Educativa No. 84099
Institución Educativa No. 84335
Institución Educativa 84260 Valentin Paniagua Corazao
Institución Educativa No. 84109
Institución Educativa No. 84274
Institución Educativa No. 84063
Institución Educativa No. 84336
Institución Educativa No. 84214
Institución Educativa 84189 Horacio Zevallos Gamez
Institución Educativa Jose Carlos Mariategui
Institución Educativa 84259 Alejandro Toledo Manrique
Institución Educativa No. 84331
Institución Educativa No. 84190
Institución Educativa No. 84333
Institución Educativa No. 84332
Institución educativa No. 84332
Institución Educativa No. 84209
Institución Educativa No. 84102
Institución Educativa No. 84351
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Radio Stations near Chullin

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Exitosa news, noticias AAC 64 kbps
Radio La Inolvidable UNKNOWN
Radio Mágica 88.3 FM AAC 128 kbps
Radio Urbana (Caraz - Ancash Peru) noticias, reggaeton AAC+ 64 kbps

Farmers Markets in Chullin

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Convento

Hotels in Chullin

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotelazo de Sicsi

Gas Stations in Chullin

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fuel
Fuel
Gasolinera rural

Airports Near Chullin

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani AirportATAMedium Airport
Caraz AirportSmall Airport
Pias AirportSmall Airport
Quiruvilca AirportSmall Airport
Tulpo AirportSmall Airport
Urpay AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chullin

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia

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 Chullin

What is the population of Chullin?

Chullin has a population of 161 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 141.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chullin?

Chullin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 41°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 55.2 inches.

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