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Coishco, Peru

Ancash · Peru

Coishco is a small city in Ancash, Peru with a population of 15,083. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

15,083 Population 3,053/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
3.6 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Coishco

Coishco

Coishco District is one of nine districts of the Santa Province in Peru.

People

Population15,083
Density3,053/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain3.6 in/yr
Sunny Days363/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population15,083
Population Density3,053 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates-9.0231°, -78.6156°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAncash
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation3.6 inches (92 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Coishco

Coishco is a small city in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 15,083. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in Coishco

Coishco has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 10 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 1.3
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 2.3
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.3
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 1.9
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.1
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.1
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.1
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.1
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.1
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.6
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 1.8
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.9
Coishco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 363 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 3.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average72.6°F
34% above Peru avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days363 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.8 km²)
Population Density3,053/sq mi
Coordinates-9.0231°N, 78.6156°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.6"
90% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 0.12"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

163 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 13, 2025.

Feb 21, 1996 123 km WSW of Puerto Santa, Peru M7.5 124 km
Mar 21, 1991 147 km WSW of Puerto Santa, Peru M6.2 148 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 102 km
May 12, 1992 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.7 58 km
Jan 19, 1996 72 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.6 149 km
Dec 14, 1990 70 km WSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.6 85 km
Mar 31, 2019 117 km WSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.5 131 km
Mar 30, 2013 68 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.4 71 km
Jun 2, 1996 128 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.4 129 km
Jan 15, 2020 57 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.4 148 km
Nov 5, 1998 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.3 147 km
Jan 28, 2017 55 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.3 56 km
Jan 15, 2019 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.2 49 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 30 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 140 km
Oct 19, 1992 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.1 82 km
Dec 14, 1993 53 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.1 54 km
Mar 21, 2015 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 39 km
Jun 24, 2022 near the coast of northern Peru M5.1 64 km
May 5, 2013 68 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis 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 1 110 km
1996 N. PERU Earthquake 5.0 m 12 124 km
1970 N. PERU Earthquake 0.5 m 66,794 28 km
1678 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 42 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in
February 74°F (24°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Wettest
March 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in
April 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
May 69°F (20°C) 0.0 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 71°F (21°C) 0.0 in
August 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in Coldest
September 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
December 71°F (21°C) 0.0 in

Coishco has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 65°F in August to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Coishco

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Renacimiento Siglo Xxi
Institución Educativa 89506 Eduardo Ferrick Ring
Institución Educativa No. 88025
Institución Educativa Mi Mundo Ideal
Institución Educativa San Lorenzo
Institución Educativa No. 88044
Institución Educativa Jean Piaget
Institución Educativa Peruano Norteamericano
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Radio Stations near Coishco

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Nova peru musica tropical AAC+ 32 kbps

Libraries in Coishco

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Central0.0

Farmers Markets in Coishco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Centro Comercial Chacra ala Olla
Centro Comercial Chimbote
Centro Comercial Esquina del Movimiento
Las Malvinas
Los Ferroles
mercado 2 de mayo
Mercado 3 de Octubre
Mercado Alfonso Ugarte
Mercado Bellamar
Mercado de Peces La Sirena
Mercado de Pescadores
Mercado de Villa María
Mercado La Molina
Mercado La Perla
Mercado La Perlita
Mercado Las Delicias
Mercado Los Cedros
Mercado Los Olivos
Mercado Mayorista
Mercado minorista PPao
Mercado Miramar
Mercado Modelo
Mercado Municipal de Santa
Mercado Pueblos Unidos
Mercado San Felipe

Clinics in Coishco

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Coishco
Centro Medico Coishco

Dentists in Coishco

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dental San Juan;Hospedaje Coishco

Gas Stations in Coishco

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PE #13143729001

Stadiums & Teams in Coishco

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio Manuel Gómez Arellano
Estadio Municipal Centenario Manuel Rivera Sánchez
Estadio Municipal de Coishco

Airports Near Coishco

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales AirportCHMMedium Airport
Camposol Chao AirportSmall Airport
Casma AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Coishco

16 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Salud Coishco
Centro de Salud Florida
Centro de Salud Progreso
Centro Mádico Arcángel
Centro Materno
Centro Medico Coishco
Centro Medico Drasilud
Clínica Bellsal
Clínica San Pablo
Clínica Sossma
Consultorio Médico Ecográfico - Isabel de los Ángeles
Curandero Naturista
Medicentro Modelo
Policlínico Policía Nacional del Perú - Chimbote
Puesto de Salud Santa Ana Costa
UroGinec

Churches & Religious Organizations in Coishco

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia Cristo Salvador

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
20 m (66 ft)
Postal Code
02811

🇵🇪 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 Coishco

What is the population of Coishco?

Coishco has a population of 15,083 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 3,053 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Coishco?

Coishco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 363 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 3.6 inches.

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