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Cochabamba, Peru

Huánuco Department · Peru

Cochabamba is a small town in Huánuco Department, Peru with a population of 588. Elevation: 10,755 ft (3,278 m). Average temperature: 34°F (1°C).

Data updated June 2026

588 Population 14/sq mi density
10,755 ft Elevation 3,278 meters
34°F Avg Temperature 1°C
52.1 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population588
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp34°F (1°C)
Rain52.1 in/yr
Sunny Days322/yr
Elevation10,755 ft (3,278 m)
Population588
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation10,755 ft (3,278 m)
Coordinates-9.0950°, -76.8366°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceHuánuco Department
Average Temperature34°F (1°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average33°F (0°C)
Annual Precipitation52.1 inches (1,323 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.5 inches (11 cm)

About Cochabamba

Cochabamba is a small town in Peru (Huánuco Department) with a population of 588. The city sits at an elevation of 10,755 feet (3,278 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 34°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 33°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Cochabamba has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 33°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 322 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 52.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10,755 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 33°F Jul (0°C)
Annual Average34.2°F
37% below Peru avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average33°F (0°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,755 ft (3,278 m)
Area43.3 sq mi (112.0 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates-9.0950°N, 76.8366°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.1"
37% above Peru avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

101 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.3 on May 23, 2025.

Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 102 km
Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 119 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 86 km
Jun 12, 1995 63 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru M5.4 135 km
Jul 25, 2015 74 km NW of San Alejandro, Peru M5.2 148 km
May 8, 2017 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru M5.2 118 km
Jun 26, 2008 41 km WSW of San Alejandro, Peru M5.2 139 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 59 km
Mar 9, 2021 41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 106 km
Jan 8, 2003 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 146 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 92 km
Jun 26, 2008 central Peru M5.0 134 km
Jun 13, 2024 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M5.0 100 km
Jul 9, 2015 27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru M5.0 111 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 132 km
Mar 28, 2024 31 km WSW of San Alejandro, Peru M4.9 149 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 86 km
Aug 7, 2012 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 72 km
Feb 23, 2024 70 km NW of San Alejandro, Peru M4.8 140 km
Jun 18, 1991 43 km E of Uchiza, Peru M4.8 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 4.0 in
February 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in
March 55°F (13°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in
June 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 33°F (0°C) 0.6 in Coldest
August 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.6 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in Warmest
December 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in

Cochabamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 33°F in July to 56°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Cochabamba

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 86897
Institución Educativa No. 33173
Institución Educativa 84061 Victor Raul Haya De La Torre
Institución Educativa No. 84272
Institución Educativa 84062 Jose Carlos Mariategui
Institución Educativa Jose Carlos Mariategui
Institución Educativa No. 84098
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Airports Near Cochabamba

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Playa AirportSmall Airport
Uchiza AirportUCZSmall Airport
Urpay 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 588 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 43.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cochabamba?

Cochabamba has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 33°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.1 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.

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