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Curpahuasi, Peru
Apurímac Department · Peru
Curpahuasi is a small town in Apurímac Department, Peru with a population of 424. Elevation: 10,052 ft (3,064 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Curpahuasi
Vilcabamba es una localidad peruana ubicada en la región Apurímac, provincia de Grau, distrito de Vilcabamba. Se encuentra a una altitud de 2784 m s. n. m. Tenía una población de 644 habitantes en 1993.
People
Climate
| Population | 424 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10,052 ft (3,064 m) |
| Coordinates | -14.0636°, -72.6703° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Apurímac Department |
| Average Temperature | 40°F (4°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.9 inches (1,445 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 66.8 inches (170 cm) |
About Curpahuasi
Curpahuasi is a small town in Peru (Apurímac Department) with a population of 424. The city sits at an elevation of 10,052 feet (3,064 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 41°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.9 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 39.5°F |
| 27% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,052 ft (3,064 m) |
| Area | 140.4 sq mi (363.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.0636°N, 72.6703°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (143 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 143 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 155 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 7.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 7.4 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 7.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 44°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
Curpahuasi has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 38°F in January to 46°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.6") and June the driest (0.3").
Schools in Curpahuasi
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa 54394 Señor De Los Milagros | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Agustin | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 54428 Mollepiña | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 54547 Ttastapata | — | — | — | — |
Stadiums & Teams in Curpahuasi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Curpahuasi
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport | CUZ | Large Airport |
| Andahuaylas Airport | ANS | Small Airport |
| Huanacopampa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tamburco Airport | — | 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 Curpahuasi?
Curpahuasi has a population of 424 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 140.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Curpahuasi?
Curpahuasi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 41°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 56.9 inches, with 66.8 inches of snow.