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Cotaruse, Peru
Apurímac Department · Peru
Cotaruse is a small town in Apurímac Department, Peru with a population of 539. Elevation: 10,673 ft (3,253 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Cotaruse
Cotaruse es una localidad peruana ubicada en la región Apurímac, provincia de Aymaraes, distrito de Cotaruse. Es asimismo capital del distrito de Cotaruse. Se encuentra a una altitud de 3257 m s. n. m. Tiene una población de habitantes en 1993.
People
Climate
| Population | 539 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10,673 ft (3,253 m) |
| Coordinates | -14.4158°, -73.2052° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Apurímac Department |
| Average Temperature | 39°F (4°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.7 inches (1,288 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 177.1 inches (450 cm) |
About Cotaruse
Cotaruse is a small town in Peru (Apurímac Department) with a population of 539. The city sits at an elevation of 10,673 feet (3,253 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 39°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 38.7°F |
| 28% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,673 ft (3,253 m) |
| Area | 148.8 sq mi (385.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.4158°N, 73.2052°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (146 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 146 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 195 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 7.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 7.1 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 40°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
Cotaruse has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 38°F in January to 46°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.7") and June the driest (0.4").
Schools in Cotaruse
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Jose Maria Arguedas - Cotarusi | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 54309 Jose Maria Arguedas | — | — | — | — |
Clinics in Cotaruse
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Cotaruse
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Andahuaylas Airport | ANS | Small Airport |
| Vilcashuamán Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cotaruse
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Cotaruse |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Cotaruse?
Cotaruse has a population of 539 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 148.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cotaruse?
Cotaruse has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 39°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 50.7 inches, with 177.1 inches of snow.