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Cotabambas, Peru
Apurímac Department · Peru
Cotabambas is a small town in Apurímac Department, Peru with a population of 1,604. Elevation: 10,810 ft (3,295 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Cotabambas
Cotabambas is a province located in the Apurímac Region of Peru. The province has a population of 44,028 inhabitants. The capital of this province is the city of Tambobamba.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,604 |
| Population Density | 16 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10,810 ft (3,295 m) |
| Coordinates | -13.7471°, -72.3562° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Apurímac Department |
| Average Temperature | 42°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.1 inches (916 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cotabambas
Cotabambas is a small town in Peru (Apurímac Department) with a population of 1,604. The city sits at an elevation of 10,810 feet (3,295 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 43°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 359 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,810 ft (3,295 m) |
| Area | 102.4 sq mi (265.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.7471°N, 72.3562°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (119 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 119 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 186 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 7.1 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 6.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0 in |
Cotabambas has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 43°F in July to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.6") and June the driest (0.3").
Schools in Cotabambas
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa 50844 Ccochapata | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 895 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 50688 Huaclli | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 50637 Cotabambas | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Manuel Eufracio Alvarez Durand | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 50687 Agustin Mantilla Salas | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 50691 Ccarancca | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Santa Rita | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 50685 Niño Jesus | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 50686 San Juan | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 50689 Marangallay | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Cema Colca | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 50639 Colca | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 501200 Jesus De Nazaret | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 51078 Pampaccasa | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Cotabambas
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 Cotabambas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Ferial de Chinchaypujio |
Clinics in Cotabambas
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Cotabambas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cotabambas
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport | CUZ | Large Airport |
| Huanacopampa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tamburco Airport | - | Small Airport |
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Cotabambas?
Cotabambas has a population of 1,604 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 102.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cotabambas?
Cotabambas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 43°F in July. The area receives 359 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.1 inches.