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Colcabamba, Peru

Huancavelica · Peru

Colcabamba is a small town in Huancavelica, Peru with a population of 0. Elevation: 9,652 ft (2,942 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,652 ft Elevation 2,942 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
35.9 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Colcabamba

Colcabamba

Colcabamba is the capital of the district of Colcabamba District, Tayacaja Province, Huancavelica Region, Peru. According to the 2007 Peru Census, it has a population of 2,026. In 2015 that increased to 19,37.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain35.9 in/yr
Sunny Days348/yr
Elevation9,652 ft (2,942 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation9,652 ft (2,942 m)
Coordinates-12.4110°, -74.6810°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceHuancavelica
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation35.9 inches (911 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)

About Colcabamba

Colcabamba is a small town in Peru (Huancavelica) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 9,652 feet (2,942 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.9 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Colcabamba experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 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 35.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 9,652 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 51°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below Peru avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,652 ft (2,942 m)
Area20.2 sq mi (52.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-12.4110°N, 74.6810°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"
6% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.40"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

143 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 30, 2025.

Feb 21, 2001 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru M5.7 128 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 42 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 49 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 95 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 117 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 82 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 92 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 118 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 86 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 36 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 80 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 136 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 94 km
Apr 7, 2022 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru M5.1 119 km
Aug 17, 1995 54 km WNW of Pangoa, Peru M5.1 150 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 100 km
Feb 18, 2025 9 km NW of Mariposa, Peru M5.0 119 km
Apr 10, 2022 6 km WSW of Comas, Peru M5.0 90 km
May 3, 1992 11 km NNW of Colonia, Peru M5.0 135 km
Apr 14, 2014 5 km WNW of Vilca, Peru M4.9 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 5.4 in Wettest
March 51°F (11°C) 5.3 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.2 in
June 49°F (9°C) 0.5 in Driest
July 51°F (10°C) 0.8 in
August 50°F (10°C) 1.2 in
September 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in Warmest
December 52°F (11°C) 4.2 in

Colcabamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 48°F in January to 53°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Colcabamba

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

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro de Educación Básica Alternativa 34045
Institución Educativa 31042 Francisco Bolognesi Cervantes
Institución Educativa No. 36532
Institución Educativa No. 31036
Institución Educativa Miguel Grau Seminario
Institución Educativa No. 31234
Institución Educativa Ciro Alegria Bazan
Institución Educativa No. 30062
Institución Educativa No. 36668
Institución Educativa No. 31031
Institución Educativa No. 30132
Institución Educativa No. 36748
Institución Educativa No. 31380
Institución Educativa Union Mantaro
MARIA INMACULADA CONCEPCION
MARIA INMACULADA CONCEPCION
Institución Educativa Los Libertadores De America
Institución Educativa No. 36431
Institución Educativa José Galvez Egusquiza
Institución Educativa Enriqueta Samanez de Hermoza
Institución Educativa No. 30945 Tocas
Institución Educativa María Inmaculada Concepción
Institución Educativa Javier Prado Ugarteche
Institución Educativa María Inmaculada Concepción
Institución Educativa No. 36432
Institución Educativa Nº 31037
Institución Educativa No. 31037
Institución Educativa No. 36531
Institución Educativa No. 30946
Institución Educativa No. 36659
Institución Educativa No. 30176
Institución Educativa No. 31480
Institución Educativa No. 30943
Institución Educativa No. 30947
Institución Educativa No. 31296
Institución Educativa No. 35020
Colcabamba
Institución Educativa Divino Redentor
Institución Educativa Santiago Antunez De Mayolo
Institución Educativa Cesar Vallejo Mendoza
Institución Educativa No. 30341
Institución Educativa No. 31379
Institución Educativa Carlos Noriega Jimenez
Institución Educativa No. 31203
Institución Educativa No. 36551
Institución Educativa No. 36660
Institución Educativa San Fernando
Institución Educativa 31315-santa Rosa De Mallma
Institución Educativa No. 31448
Institución Educativa Santisimo De Jesus
Institución Educativa No. 36765
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Radio Stations near Colcabamba

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio La Unika AAC+ 32 kbps

Libraries in Colcabamba

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bilblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Colcabamba

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Colcabamba
Mercado Municipal de Pampas

Hotels in Colcabamba

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Montecarlo

Clinics in Colcabamba

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Colcabamba
Puesto de Salud Chachas
Puesto de salud de Chachas
Puesto de Salud Tocas

Banks in Colcabamba

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de la Nación

Stadiums & Teams in Colcabamba

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Colcabamba

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte AirportAYPMedium Airport
Huancayo AirportSmall Airport
Imperial AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Colcabamba

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Campo Real Israelita AEMINPU Colcabamba
Iglesia de Colcabamba
Iglesia Evangelica Pentecostal de Jesucristo
La Gran Esperanza

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
2,967 m (9,735 ft)
Postal Code
09321

🇵🇪 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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What is the weather like in Colcabamba?

Colcabamba has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 348 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.9 inches.

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