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Contumazá, Peru

Cajamarca Department · Peru

Contumazá is a small town in Cajamarca Department, Peru with a population of 0. Elevation: 8,888 ft (2,709 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,888 ft Elevation 2,709 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
28.7 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Contumazá

Contumazá

Contumazá is a town in Northern Peru, capital of the province Contumazá in the region Cajamarca.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain28.7 in/yr
Sunny Days340/yr
Elevation8,888 ft (2,709 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation8,888 ft (2,709 m)
Coordinates-7.3663°, -78.8051°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceCajamarca Department
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation28.7 inches (728 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Contumazá

Contumazá is a small town in Peru (Cajamarca Department) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 8,888 feet (2,709 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Contumazá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 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 28.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,888 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average66.9°F
24% above Peru avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,888 ft (2,709 m)
Area224.1 sq mi (580.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-7.3663°N, 78.8051°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.7"
25% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.50"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

52 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Sep 12, 2024.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 102 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 67 km
Jan 9, 2024 59 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 133 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 132 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 117 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 124 km
Nov 10, 1990 20 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M4.8 147 km
Mar 20, 2003 42 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.8 121 km
Oct 3, 2009 66 km SSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.8 149 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 143 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 140 km
Apr 24, 2021 63 km SW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.7 144 km
Jun 29, 1993 49 km SW of Salaverry, Peru M4.7 142 km
Jan 12, 2008 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru M4.7 93 km
May 25, 2019 64 km SW of Huanchaquito Alto, Peru M4.7 148 km
Apr 14, 2012 12 km WSW of Moche, Peru M4.6 102 km
Apr 7, 2013 37 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.6 112 km
Jun 10, 2000 5 km N of Pátapo, Peru M4.6 119 km
Jun 13, 2003 14 km ESE of Jayanca, Peru M4.6 143 km
Jan 27, 2007 8 km W of Victor Raul, Peru M4.6 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 2.6 in Warmest
February 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in
March 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
May 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
June 60°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
August 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in Coldest
September 60°F (16°C) 0.7 in
October 60°F (16°C) 1.8 in
November 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in
December 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in

Contumazá has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 59°F in August to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Contumazá

33 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 82588
Institución Educativa No. 82533
Institución Educativa No. 82534
Institución Educativa Contumaza
Institución Educativa No. 82537
Institución Educativa No. 82530
Institución Educativa Abel Alva
Institución Educativa David Leon
Institución Educativa 82532 - Nicolas Cedron Camacho
Institución Educativa No. 82595
Institución Educativa No. 82582
Institución Educativa No. 821566
Institución Educativa 82605 Amaro Diaz Abanto
Institución Educativa No. 82026
Institución Educativa No. 82610
Institución Educativa No. 821289
Institución Educativa No. 82607
Institución Educativa No. 821424
Institución Educativa No. 82574
Institución Educativa No. 82562
Institución Educativa Victor Raul Haya De La Torre
Institución Educativa No. 82579
Institución Educativa No. 82593
Institución Educativa No. 82563
Institución Educativa No. 82535
Institución Educativa No. 82578
Institución Educativa No. 82587
Institución Educativa No. 82577
Institución Educativa No. 821215
Institución Educativa No. 82598
Institución Educativa No. 82581
Institución Educativa No. 82591
Institución Educativa No. 82601
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Radio Stations near Contumazá

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Stereo TV peruvian cumbia, pop music MP3 192 kbps

Farmers Markets in Contumazá

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central

Hotels in Contumazá

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Contumaza

Restaurants in Contumazá

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chicken La Selecta
Chifa Me. Cheo
La Brasa
Restaurante La Soledad

Clinics in Contumazá

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Contumaza

Bus Stations in Contumazá

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PE #10234498218

Gas Stations in Contumazá

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grifo Contumazá

Stadiums & Teams in Contumazá

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Airports Near Contumazá

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International AirportTRULarge Airport
Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias AirportCJAMedium Airport
Casa Grande AirportSmall Airport
Celendín AirportSmall Airport
Lagunas AirportSmall Airport
Malin AirportSmall Airport
Pampa Grande AirportSmall Airport
Quiruvilca AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
2,674 m (8,773 ft)

🇵🇪 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 Contumazá?

Contumazá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.7 inches.

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