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Colcha, Peru

Cuzco Department · Peru

Colcha is a small town in Cuzco Department, Peru with a population of 194. Elevation: 9,216 ft (2,809 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

194 Population 3/sq mi density
9,216 ft Elevation 2,809 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
58.0 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population194
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain58.0 in/yr
Sunny Days357/yr
Elevation9,216 ft (2,809 m)
Population194
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation9,216 ft (2,809 m)
Coordinates-13.8519°, -71.8033°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceCuzco Department
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Annual Precipitation58.0 inches (1,473 mm)
Annual Snowfall19.5 inches (49 cm)

About Colcha

Colcha is a small town in Peru (Cuzco Department) with a population of 194. The city sits at an elevation of 9,216 feet (2,809 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 39°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.0 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Colcha has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 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 58.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 9,216 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average38.0°F
30% below Peru avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,216 ft (2,809 m)
Area64.0 sq mi (165.9 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-13.8519°N, 71.8033°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.0"
53% above Peru avg
Snowfall 19.5"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.77"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

226 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jul 6, 1991 15 km W of Lares, Peru M7.0 93 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 93 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 139 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 50 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 105 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 97 km
Oct 28, 2003 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru M5.6 141 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 96 km
Apr 21, 2012 5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru M5.4 113 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 107 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 83 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 100 km
Apr 20, 1990 8 km SSE of Yauri, Peru M5.3 121 km
Apr 21, 2015 6 km ENE of Yauri, Peru M5.3 112 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 107 km
May 5, 2003 17 km WSW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.2 132 km
Dec 30, 2012 46 km E of Salvación, Peru M5.2 145 km
Aug 9, 2006 12 km WNW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.2 131 km
Dec 26, 1999 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.1 108 km
May 2, 2024 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.1 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (61 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 61 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 6.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 6.0 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.5 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in
June 44°F (7°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 39°F (4°C) 0.2 in
August 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in
September 49°F (9°C) 1.0 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in Warmest
December 51°F (11°C) 4.9 in

Colcha has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 37°F in January to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.8") and June the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Colcha

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 50381
Institución Educativa No. 50351
Institución Educativa No. 50350
Institución Educativa No. 50372
Institución Educativa No. 50069
Institución Educativa Patron Santiago
Institución Educativa No. 50347
Institución Educativa No. 50067
Institución Educativa Crfa Apu Yauri Waynakuna Kallpachaq
Institución Educativa No. 50089
Institución Educativa No. 50092
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Radio Stations near Colcha

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Salkantay AAC+ 48 kbps
JVM la Estación (Cusco) baladas MP3 128 kbps
RAM Cusco MP3 128 kbps
Radio Antena 5 Cusco 1600 AM (más que una Radio !) clasicos, cultural MP3
JVM la Estación baladas MP3 128 kbps

Farmers Markets in Colcha

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Paruro
Mercado de Productores de Ccatcca

Airports Near Colcha

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alejandro Velasco Astete International AirportCUZLarge Airport
Huanacopampa AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Colcha

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Colonial de Corma

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 Colcha

What is the population of Colcha?

Colcha has a population of 194 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 64.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Colcha?

Colcha has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 39°F in July. The area receives 357 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 58.0 inches, with 19.5 inches of snow.

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