Sign In Register

Curahuasi, Peru

Apurímac Department · Peru

Curahuasi is a small town in Apurímac Department, Peru with a population of 0. Elevation: 9,446 ft (2,879 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,446 ft Elevation 2,879 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
36.1 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

Discover Curahuasi, Peru

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Curahuasi

Curahuasi

Curahuasi es una localidad peruana ubicada en la región Apurímac, provincia de Abancay, distrito de Curahuasi. Es asimismo capital del distrito de Curahuasi. Se encuentra a una altitud de 2.684 m s. n. m. Tiene una población de 18 652 habitantes en 2020. Curahuasi es conocido por el anís.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain36.1 in/yr
Sunny Days359/yr
Elevation9,446 ft (2,879 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation9,446 ft (2,879 m)
Coordinates-13.5500°, -72.7000°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceApurímac Department
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation36.1 inches (916 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Curahuasi

Curahuasi is a small town in Peru (Apurímac Department) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 9,446 feet (2,879 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Curahuasi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 359 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 36.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 9,446 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 51°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below Peru avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Sunny Days359 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,446 ft (2,879 m)
Area140.4 sq mi (363.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-13.5500°N, 72.7000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.1"
5% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.60"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

153 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jul 6, 1991 15 km W of Lares, Peru M7.0 74 km
Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 150 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 54 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 79 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 77 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 87 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 133 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 134 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 69 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 103 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 41 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 114 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 97 km
Dec 26, 1999 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.1 60 km
May 2, 2024 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.1 24 km
Aug 10, 1994 central Peru M5.1 38 km
Jul 13, 2024 29 km ESE of Pangoa, Peru M5.1 149 km
Sep 2, 2019 central Peru M5.0 58 km
May 5, 2024 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru M5.0 119 km
Aug 8, 2003 6 km N of Colcha, Peru M5.0 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (161 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 161 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 7.6 in Warmest, Wettest
February 52°F (11°C) 7.5 in
March 52°F (11°C) 6.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
May 51°F (10°C) 0.9 in
June 49°F (10°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
July 51°F (10°C) 0.6 in
August 50°F (10°C) 0.8 in
September 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
December 53°F (12°C) 5.4 in

Curahuasi has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 49°F in June to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.6") and June the driest (0.5").

View full weather details →

Schools in Curahuasi

24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Antonio Ocampo
Institución Educativa No. 54511
Institución Educativa Trancapata
Institución Educativa 54020 Micaela Bastidas
Institución Educativa No. 54024
Institución Educativa No. 54467
Curahuasi
Institución Educativa No. 54056
Institución Educativa No. 54022
Institución Educativa No. 54735
Institución Educativa Édgar Segovia Campana
Institución Educativa No. 54026
Colegio Diospi Suyana
Institución Educativa Inmaculada
Institución Educativa 54682 Jose Maria Arguedas
Institución Educativa 55004 Virgen De Fatima
Institución Educativa No. 7
Prite 02 Curahuasi
Institución Educativa 54018 Ramon Castilla
Institución Educativa Ramon Castilla
Institución Educativa No. 50871
Institución Educativa No. 54055
Institución Educativa No. 54632
Institución Educativa No. 54670
View full schools details →

Farmers Markets in Curahuasi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Agroecológico La Victoria
Mercado Central Curahuasi
Mercado central de Abastos
Mercado Progreso
Mercado Villa Ampay

Hotels in Curahuasi

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Encanto de Curahuasi
El Panamericano II
Hostal Pachan
Hostal Qorihuayrachina
Hotel El Panamericano
Hotel Flor de Anis
Hotel Milett
Hotel San Cristóbal

Restaurants in Curahuasi

13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CFK Chicken Pizzeria
Chio
El Panamericano
El Panamericano II
Peña Restaurant
Pizzawasi
Pizzeria Las dos pastas
polleria la quillibambina
Quinta Restaurante Miraflores
Restaurant Blanquita
Restaurant Don Luis
Restaurant Marle
Restaurante Flor de Anís

Clinics in Curahuasi

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chuna Marjuni
Curahuasi

Gas Stations in Curahuasi

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grifo Fredy Rolando
PE #3151852346
PE #3151852494
PE #3151852653
Petroperu
Primax

Banks in Curahuasi

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de la Nación
Caja Cusco

Stadiums & Teams in Curahuasi

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Curahuasi

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Andahuaylas AirportANSSmall Airport
Huanacopampa AirportSmall Airport
Tamburco AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Curahuasi

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapel Diospi Suyana
Iglesia Curahuasi

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
2,684 m (8,806 ft)
Postal Code
03101

🇵🇪 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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Curahuasi.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Curahuasi

What is the weather like in Curahuasi?

Curahuasi has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 359 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.1 inches.

Nearby Cities

Compare Curahuasi with another city: