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Colcabamba, Peru

Ancash · Peru

Colcabamba is a small town in Ancash, Peru with a population of 359. Elevation: 11,033 ft (3,363 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

359 Population 3/sq mi density
11,033 ft Elevation 3,363 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
17.9 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population359
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain17.9 in/yr
Sunny Days335/yr
Elevation11,033 ft (3,363 m)
Population359
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation11,033 ft (3,363 m)
Coordinates-9.5947°, -77.8089°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAncash
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation17.9 inches (454 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Colcabamba

Colcabamba is a small town in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 359. The city sits at an elevation of 11,033 feet (3,363 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.9 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Colcabamba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 335 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 17.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 11,033 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above Peru avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,033 ft (3,363 m)
Area142.9 sq mi (370.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-9.5947°N, 77.8089°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.9"
53% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

111 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 13, 2025.

Sep 23, 1995 81 km W of Paramonga, Peru M6.5 147 km
Jul 17, 1992 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.8 119 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 89 km
Jul 31, 1995 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 105 km
May 12, 1992 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.7 103 km
May 11, 2002 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 120 km
Jan 19, 1996 72 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.6 133 km
Dec 14, 1990 70 km WSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.6 129 km
Mar 30, 2013 68 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.4 137 km
Jan 15, 2020 57 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.4 120 km
Jan 28, 2017 55 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.3 134 km
Apr 1, 2015 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.3 109 km
Nov 5, 1998 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.3 101 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 107 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 68 km
Oct 19, 1992 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.1 69 km
Dec 14, 1993 53 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.1 136 km
Nov 22, 1990 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru M5.1 107 km
Mar 21, 2015 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 103 km
May 5, 2013 68 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 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 39 km
1970 N. PERU Earthquake 0.5 m 66,794 117 km
1678 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in Warmest
February 51°F (10°C) 3.5 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
May 49°F (9°C) 0.5 in
June 48°F (9°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 69°F (20°C) 0.0 in
August 48°F (9°C) 0.1 in
September 49°F (9°C) 0.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.4 in
November 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in
December 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in

Colcabamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 48°F in June to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Colcabamba

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 86121
Institución Educativa 86702 San Maximiliano Kolbe
Institución Educativa No. 86127
Institución Educativa No. 88380
Institución Educativa No. 86063
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Farmers Markets in Colcabamba

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado La Paradita
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Yautan

Stadiums & Teams in Colcabamba

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Airports Near Colcabamba

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani AirportATAMedium Airport
FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales AirportCHMMedium Airport
Caraz AirportSmall Airport
Casma AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Colcabamba

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Aposotol San Pedro

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 Colcabamba

What is the population of Colcabamba?

Colcabamba has a population of 359 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 142.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Colcabamba?

Colcabamba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.9 inches.

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