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Congalla, Peru

Huancavelica · Peru

Congalla is a small town in Huancavelica, Peru with a population of 675. Elevation: 11,617 ft (3,541 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

675 Population 8/sq mi density
11,617 ft Elevation 3,541 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
64.6 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population675
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain64.6 in/yr
Sunny Days362/yr
Elevation11,617 ft (3,541 m)
Population675
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation11,617 ft (3,541 m)
Coordinates-12.9564°, -74.4928°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceHuancavelica
Average Temperature42°F (5°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation64.6 inches (1,640 mm)
Annual Snowfall35.7 inches (91 cm)

About Congalla

Congalla is a small town in Peru (Huancavelica) with a population of 675. The city sits at an elevation of 11,617 feet (3,541 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 41°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Congalla has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 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 64.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 35.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 11,617 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average41.5°F
23% below Peru avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,617 ft (3,541 m)
Area86.2 sq mi (223.2 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-12.9564°N, 74.4928°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.6"
70% above Peru avg
Snowfall 35.7"
Wettest Month (Feb) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

123 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 30, 2025.

May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 109 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 102 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 84 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 117 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 90 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 142 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 52 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 32 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 98 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 17 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 138 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 85 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 61 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 70 km
Apr 7, 2022 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru M5.1 92 km
Jul 15, 2012 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru M5.0 102 km
May 13, 2019 16 km SW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.0 121 km
Feb 19, 2024 11 km NW of Huachocolpa, Peru M4.9 59 km
Jan 29, 1994 10 km NW of Pilpichaca, Peru M4.9 72 km
Apr 14, 2014 5 km WNW of Vilca, Peru M4.9 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 58°F (14°C) 4.8 in Wettest
March 58°F (14°C) 4.6 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.6 in
May 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in
June 56°F (13°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 0.4 in
August 57°F (14°C) 0.7 in
September 58°F (15°C) 1.5 in
October 60°F (15°C) 1.9 in
November 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in Warmest
December 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in

Congalla has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 41°F in January to 60°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.8") and June the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Congalla

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 36278
Institución Educativa No. 36253
Institución Educativa No. 36577
Institución Educativa Francisco Bolognesi Cervantes
Institución Educativa No. 36260
Institución Educativa No. 36332
Institución Educativa Mariano Melgar
Institución Educativa No. 36220
Institución Educativa No. 36257
Institución Educativa No. 36261
Institución Educativa No. 36534
Institución Educativa No. 36331
Institución Educativa No. 36262
Institución Educativa No. 36407
Institución Educativa No. 36264
Institución Educativa No. 36091
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Radio Stations near Congalla

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio La Unika AAC+ 32 kbps

Farmers Markets in Congalla

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mega Centro
Mercado Central Huanta
Qatun Tambo Anqara

Stadiums & Teams in Congalla

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Congalla

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte AirportAYPMedium Airport
Imperial AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Choclococha AirportSmall Airport
Pichari AirportSmall Airport
San Francisco AirportSmall Airport
Vilcashuamán AirportSmall Airport

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 Congalla

What is the population of Congalla?

Congalla has a population of 675 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 86.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Congalla?

Congalla has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 41°F in July. The area receives 362 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 64.6 inches, with 35.7 inches of snow.

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