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Churcampa, Peru

Huancavelica · Peru

Churcampa is a small town in Huancavelica, Peru with a population of 3,306. Elevation: 12,618 ft (3,846 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

3,306 Population 38/sq mi density
12,618 ft Elevation 3,846 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
35.9 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Churcampa

Churcampa is a town in Peru. It is the capital of Churcampa District and Churcampa Province in the Huancavelica region.

People

Population3,306
Density38/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain35.9 in/yr
Sunny Days348/yr
Elevation12,618 ft (3,846 m)
Population3,306
Population Density38 / sq mi
Elevation12,618 ft (3,846 m)
Coordinates-12.7000°, -74.4000°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceHuancavelica
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation35.9 inches (911 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)

About Churcampa

Churcampa is a small town in Peru (Huancavelica) with a population of 3,306. The city sits at an elevation of 12,618 feet (3,846 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 43°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.9 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Churcampa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 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 35.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 12,618 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average43.4°F
20% below Peru avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,618 ft (3,846 m)
Area86.2 sq mi (223.2 km²)
Population Density38/sq mi
Coordinates-12.7000°N, 74.4000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"
6% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

119 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 30, 2025.

May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 137 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 78 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 131 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 60 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 146 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 111 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 41 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 62 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 128 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 80 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 114 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 45 km
Aug 17, 1995 54 km WNW of Pangoa, Peru M5.1 141 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 88 km
Apr 7, 2022 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru M5.1 115 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 56 km
Jul 15, 2012 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru M5.0 118 km
Apr 10, 2022 6 km WSW of Comas, Peru M5.0 134 km
May 13, 2019 16 km SW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.0 149 km
Feb 19, 2024 11 km NW of Huachocolpa, Peru M4.9 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in
February 56°F (13°C) 5.0 in Wettest
March 55°F (13°C) 4.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in
June 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 43°F (6°C) 0.7 in Coldest
August 54°F (12°C) 0.9 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in Warmest
December 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in

Churcampa has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 43°F in July to 57°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Churcampa

25 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa 31124 Luis Eduardo Valcárcel y Vizcarra
Institución Educativa 30984 Nuestra Señora De Guadalupe
Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora De Las Mercedes
Institución Educativa 36519 Maria Montessori
Institución Educativa 31140 Santa Maria Reyna
Institución Educativa Leoncio Prado
Institución Educativa 36719 Alejandro Tafur Pardo
Institución Educativa No. 31127
Institución Educativa Carlos Noriega
Institución Educativa 30983 Heroes Del Cenepa
Institución Educativa 31122 Jorge Chavez Dartnell
Institución Educativa 31130 Inca Garcilazo De La Vega
Institución Educativa 31120 Mariano Melgar
Institución Educativa 30981 San Luis Gonzaga
Institución Educativa 31481 Max Uhle
Institución Educativa No. 38556
Institución Educativa No. 38747
Institución Educativa 31123 Alfredo Brayce Echenique
Institución Educativa 36592 Señor De Atoccasa
Institución Educativa Antonio Raimondi
Institución Educativa Señor De Atoccasa
Institución Educativa 30982 Maria Inmaculada Concepcion
Churcampa
Institución Educativa Maria Inmaculada Concepcion
Institución Educativa 35009 Los Angeles De Maria
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Farmers Markets in Churcampa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central Huanta

Clinics in Churcampa

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Churcampa

Airports Near Churcampa

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte AirportAYPMedium Airport
Imperial AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Choclococha AirportSmall Airport
Luisiana AirportSmall Airport
Palmapampa AirportSmall Airport
Pichari AirportSmall Airport
San Francisco AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
3,295 m (10,811 ft)

🇵🇪 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 Churcampa

What is the population of Churcampa?

Churcampa has a population of 3,306 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 38 people per square mile, spread across 86.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Churcampa?

Churcampa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 43°F in July. The area receives 348 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.9 inches.

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