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Cocharcas, Peru
Apurímac Department · Peru
Cocharcas is a small town in Apurímac Department, Peru with a population of 529. Elevation: 9,885 ft (3,013 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Cocharcas
Cocharcas es una localidad peruana capital del distrito homónimo ubicado en la provincia de Chincheros en el departamento de Apurímac. Se encuentra a una altitud de 3015 m s. n. m. Tenía una población de 458 habitantes en 1993.
La localidad se encuentra sobre una pequeña llanura en el lado oriental de la cordillera de los Andes que descienden al valle del río Pampas. La localidad es conocida por albergar al Santuario de Cocharcas.
People
Climate
| Population | 529 |
| Population Density | 8 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 9,885 ft (3,013 m) |
| Coordinates | -13.6110°, -73.7392° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Apurímac Department |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 18.6 inches (472 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cocharcas
Cocharcas is a small town in Peru (Apurímac Department) with a population of 529. The city sits at an elevation of 9,885 feet (3,013 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.5°F |
| 25% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 360 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,885 ft (3,013 m) |
| Area | 69.7 sq mi (180.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.6110°N, 73.7392°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in |
Cocharcas has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 56°F in June to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.5") and June the driest (0.5").
Schools in Cocharcas
19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa 54187 Nuestra Señora Virgen De Cocharcas | — | — | — | — |
| I.E.I No. 83 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 54480 Cristo Rey | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 54570 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 54228 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Urucancha | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 54819-7 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 54532 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Javier Heraud Perez | — | — | — | — |
| Santuario De Cocharcas | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 38222 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 54230 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 54237 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 54481 | — | — | — | — |
| Cetpro Osccollo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Mario Vargas Llosa | — | — | — | — |
| Cetpro Muñapucro | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Miguel Grau Seminario | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 54224 | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Cocharcas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Uripa |
Farmers Markets in Cocharcas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Central de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado de Hualla |
Clinics in Cocharcas
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Cocharcas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cocharcas
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport | AYP | Medium Airport |
| Andahuaylas Airport | ANS | Small Airport |
| Vilcashuamán Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Cocharcas?
Cocharcas has a population of 529 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 69.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cocharcas?
Cocharcas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.6 inches.