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Cotaparaco, Peru
Ancash · Peru
Cotaparaco is a small town in Ancash, Peru with a population of 395. Elevation: 11,014 ft (3,357 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Cotaparaco
El distrito de Cochapetí se encuentra ubicado en la provincia de Huarmey, departamento de Ancash, Perú. El pueblo está a 3513.40 m s. n. m.
People
Climate
| Population | 395 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 11,014 ft (3,357 m) |
| Coordinates | -9.9940°, -77.5877° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Ancash |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 88.5 inches (2,249 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 23.8 inches (60 cm) |
About Cotaparaco
Cotaparaco is a small town in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 395. The city sits at an elevation of 11,014 feet (3,357 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.3°F |
| 51% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,014 ft (3,357 m) |
| Area | 142.9 sq mi (370.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.9940°N, 77.5877°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER | Meteorological | 23.0 m | 1 | 79 km |
| 1966 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 110 | 142 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 40°F (5°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 40°F (5°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 42°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in |
Cotaparaco has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in June to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Cotaparaco
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa 86574 San Pablo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 86745 Santa Rosa De Alpacocha | — | — | — | — |
Stadiums & Teams in Cotaparaco
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cotaparaco
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani Airport | ATA | Medium Airport |
| Casma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Patao Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pativilca Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Cotaparaco?
Cotaparaco has a population of 395 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 142.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cotaparaco?
Cotaparaco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 88.5 inches, with 23.8 inches of snow.