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Circa, Peru
Apurímac Department · Peru
Circa is a small town in Apurímac Department, Peru with a population of 243. Elevation: 11,283 ft (3,439 m). Average temperature: 34°F (1°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Circa
Caype es una localidad peruana ubicada en la región Apurímac, provincia de Abancay, distrito de Lambrama. Se encuentra a una altitud de 3204 m s. n. m. Tenía una población de 552 habitantes en 1993.
People
Climate
| Population | 243 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 11,283 ft (3,439 m) |
| Coordinates | -13.8742°, -72.8728° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Apurímac Department |
| Average Temperature | 34°F (1°C) |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 82.5 inches (2,095 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 275.8 inches (701 cm) |
About Circa
Circa is a small town in Peru (Apurímac Department) with a population of 243. The city sits at an elevation of 11,283 feet (3,439 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 34°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 35°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 34.2°F |
| 37% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| Sunny Days | 359 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,283 ft (3,439 m) |
| Area | 140.4 sq mi (363.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.8742°N, 72.8728°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (168 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 168 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 182 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 7.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 7.5 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 7.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 35°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in |
Circa has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 33°F in January to 53°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.6") and June the driest (0.4").
Schools in Circa
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa 54049 Maria Samanez De Gamarra | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jose Carlos Mariategui | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 54066 Virgen Del Carmen | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 54029 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cped - 54029 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 54523 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 54062 Juan Velasco Alvarado | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 54512 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 54902 | — | — | — | — |
| Craei | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 54677 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Luis Fernando Bueno Quino | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 54016 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 54064 Virgen Del Carmen | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 54929 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 54485 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Ocobamba | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Circa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Agroecológico La Victoria | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado central de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado Progreso | |||||
| Mercado Villa Ampay |
Stadiums & Teams in Circa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Circa
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Andahuaylas Airport | ANS | Small Airport |
| Huanacopampa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tamburco Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Circa
What is the population of Circa?
Circa has a population of 243 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 140.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Circa?
Circa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 35°F in July. The area receives 359 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 82.5 inches, with 275.8 inches of snow.