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Cochabamba, Peru

Cajamarca Department · Peru

Cochabamba is a small town in Cajamarca Department, Peru with a population of 1,408. Elevation: 6,152 ft (1,875 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

1,408 Population 33/sq mi density
6,152 ft Elevation 1,875 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
56.7 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Cochabamba

Cochabamba

Cochabamba District is one of nineteen districts of the province Chota in Peru.

People

Population1,408
Density33/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain56.7 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation6,152 ft (1,875 m)
Population1,408
Population Density33 / sq mi
Elevation6,152 ft (1,875 m)
Coordinates-6.4742°, -78.8855°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceCajamarca Department
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation56.7 inches (1,440 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cochabamba

Cochabamba is a small town in Peru (Cajamarca Department) with a population of 1,408. The city sits at an elevation of 6,152 feet (1,875 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Cochabamba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 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 56.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,152 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above Peru avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,152 ft (1,875 m)
Area42.5 sq mi (110.2 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates-6.4742°N, 78.8855°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.7"
49% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.90"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

50 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 12, 2025.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 143 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 136 km
Oct 16, 2016 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 149 km
Jun 12, 2025 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru M5.0 116 km
Jul 14, 2002 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru M5.0 124 km
Jul 21, 2021 7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru M4.9 141 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 42 km
Nov 10, 1990 20 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M4.8 142 km
Apr 28, 1990 15 km NW of Sallique, Peru M4.8 118 km
Jun 27, 2007 25 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M4.7 148 km
Jan 25, 1993 15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru M4.7 77 km
Nov 14, 2013 13 km ENE of Cajaruro, Peru M4.7 107 km
Jan 12, 2008 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru M4.7 95 km
Jun 13, 2003 14 km ESE of Jayanca, Peru M4.6 91 km
Jun 10, 2000 5 km N of Pátapo, Peru M4.6 87 km
Mar 16, 2008 1 km NE of Motupe, Peru M4.6 98 km
Jul 27, 2004 26 km N of Bellavista, Peru M4.6 120 km
Jun 20, 1994 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru M4.6 93 km
May 12, 2015 11 km SSW of Sondorillo, Peru M4.5 132 km
Dec 1, 1998 14 km NNW of Chalamarca, Peru M4.5 41 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in
March 62°F (17°C) 5.9 in Warmest, Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
June 60°F (16°C) 1.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 1.2 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
November 62°F (16°C) 2.8 in
December 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in

Cochabamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 59°F in January to 62°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Cochabamba

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

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Guillermo Luliquis Gonzales
Institución Educativa Anaximandro Vega Mateola
Ceba - Cesar Acuña Peralta
Institución Educativa No. 10420
Institución Educativa No. 10388
Institución Educativa No. 101009
Institución Educativa No. 10842
Institución Educativa No. 10421
Institución Educativa No. 101145
Institución Educativa No. 10866
Institución Educativa No. 10560
Institución Educativa Augusto Salazar Bondy
Institución Educativa No. 10429
Institución Educativa No. 10725
Institución Educativa No. 10424
Institución Educativa Luis Felipe De Las Casas
Institución Educativa No. 10655
Institución Educativa Valentin Paniagua Corazao
Institución Educativa No. 101179
Institución Educativa No. 11188
Institución Educativa No. 10563
Institución Educativa No. 10656
Institución Educativa No. 10428
Institución Educativa Sagrado Corazon De Jesus
Institución Educativa No. 10716
Institución Educativa No. 10415
Institución Educativa No. 10422
Institución Educativa No. 10806
Institución Educativa No. 10245
Institución Educativa No. 10963
Institución Educativa Juan Pablo Ii
Institución Educativa Heroes De La Paz
Institución Educativa No. 10246
Institución Educativa No. 16992
Institución Educativa Juan Velasco Alvarado
Institución Educativa No. 10827
Institución Educativa No. 101101
Institución Educativa No. 10423
Institución Educativa No. 17046
Institución Educativa Alexander Von Humboldt
Institución Educativa No. 10805
Institución Educativa No. 18012
Institución Educativa No. 101052
Institución Educativa No. 17044
Institución Educativa No. 10281
Institución Educativa Miguel Grau
Institución Educativa Juan Pablo Ii
Institución Educativa No. 10917
Institución Educativa No. 101142
Institución Educativa No. 101053
Institución Educativa No. 10431
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Farmers Markets in Cochabamba

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central
Mercado Central
Mercado Mayorista
Mercado Nuevo Oriente
Mercado Santa Celia

Stadiums & Teams in Cochabamba

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Airports Near Cochabamba

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias AirportCJAMedium Airport
Celendín AirportSmall Airport
Chota AirportSmall Airport
Lagunas 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 Cochabamba

What is the population of Cochabamba?

Cochabamba has a population of 1,408 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 42.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cochabamba?

Cochabamba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 56.7 inches.

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