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Encañada, Peru

Cajamarca Department · Peru

Encañada is a small town in Cajamarca Department, Peru with a population of 1,390. Elevation: 10,561 ft (3,219 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,390 Population 9/sq mi density
10,561 ft Elevation 3,219 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
83.9 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Encañada

Encañada

Encañada District is one of twelve districts of the Cajamarca Province in Peru.

People

Population1,390
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain83.9 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation10,561 ft (3,219 m)
Population1,390
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation10,561 ft (3,219 m)
Coordinates-7.0850°, -78.3428°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceCajamarca Department
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation83.9 inches (2,131 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Encañada

Encañada is a small town in Peru (Cajamarca Department) with a population of 1,390. The city sits at an elevation of 10,561 feet (3,219 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.9 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Encañada experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 83.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,561 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above Peru avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,561 ft (3,219 m)
Area151.5 sq mi (392.5 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-7.0850°N, 78.3428°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.9"
121% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.10"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Sep 12, 2024.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 56 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 127 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 149 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 129 km
Jan 12, 2008 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru M4.7 135 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 104 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 126 km
Mar 1, 2008 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru M4.6 100 km
Jun 10, 2000 5 km N of Pátapo, Peru M4.6 150 km
Jun 20, 1994 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru M4.6 35 km
Sep 12, 2024 9 km NE of Mollepata, Peru M4.5 126 km
Apr 30, 2011 36 km W of Saposoa, Peru M4.5 138 km
Dec 1, 1998 14 km NNW of Chalamarca, Peru M4.5 81 km
Nov 9, 1994 17 km ESE of Huamachuco, Peru M4.5 99 km
Mar 4, 1991 13 km NNW of Parcoy, Peru M4.5 128 km
Feb 4, 1998 16 km SSW of Cascas, Peru M4.4 84 km
Jun 22, 2023 12 km NW of Tocmoche, Peru M4.4 148 km
Feb 19, 2024 9 km ENE of Lacabamba, Peru M4.4 141 km
Sep 2, 2000 25 km NW of Santa Catalina, Peru M4.4 127 km
Aug 9, 2016 9 km WSW of Choros, Peru M4.3 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
March 55°F (13°C) 5.1 in Wettest
April 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in
June 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
July 56°F (13°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 55°F (13°C) 0.5 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
December 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in

Encañada has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 53°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Encañada

75+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 82162 - - - -
Institución Educativa Anexo-82159 - - - -
Institución Educativa Quinuamayo Bajo - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82159 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 821224 - - - -
Institución Educativa Michiquillay - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 821070 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 821240 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 821236 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82157 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82153 - - - -
Institución Educativa San Felipe Neri - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82154 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82136 Chaquilpampa - - - -
Institución Educativa 82048 Inmaculada Concepcion - - - -
Institución Educativa Jose Carlos Mariategui - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 821511 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82156 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 821233 - - - -
Institución Educativa Ricardo Palma Soriano - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82173 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82170 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 821207 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 821136 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 821073 - - - -
Institución Educativa Javier Prado - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 821346 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 821316 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82051 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 821135 - - - -
Institución Educativa El Paraiso - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82171 - - - -
Institución Educativa Manuel Cacho Souza - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82169 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82160 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 821507 - - - -
Institución Educativa Daniel Alcides Carrion - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 821028 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82172 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82959 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 821474 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 821080 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 821326 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 821567 - - - -
Institución Educativa El Milagro - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82168 - - - -
Institución Educativa El Valle - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 821461 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 821598 - - - -
Institución Educativa Bella Union Jesus Maria - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82960 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82916 - - - -
Institución Educativa Chamcas - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 821332 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82140 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82163 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82396 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 821508 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82914 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82893 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82894 - - - -
Institución Educativa Jose Santos Chocano - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82165 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 821362 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 821205 - - - -
Institución Educativa Bellavista Baja - - - -
Institución Educativa San Juan Bautista - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82158 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 821329 - - - -
Institución Educativa Luis Alberto Sanchez - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82155 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82874 - - - -
Institución Educativa Santa Rosa De Combayo - - - -
Institución Educativa La Florida - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 82167 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Encañada

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Stereo TV peruvian cumbia, pop music MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Encañada

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archeologic Museum
Medical Museum
Museo Arqueologico UNC
Museo Belen
Museo de Arte Religioso Convento de San Francisco
Nueva Acrópolis - Cajamarca

Libraries in Encañada

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca UNC0.0
Biblioteca UNC0.0

Farmers Markets in Encañada

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Campo Ferial Iscoconga
CC San Antonio
Centro de Abastos Atahualpa
Mercado Central
Mercado ganadero
Mercado San Antonio
Mercado San Sebastián
Streetfood
Streetfood

Restaurants in Encañada

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Las Torres

Clinics in Encañada

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Encañada

Gas Stations in Encañada

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PE #2965017514

Stadiums & Teams in Encañada

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Airports Near Encañada

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias AirportCJAMedium Airport
Celendín Airport-Small Airport
Chagual AirportCGLSmall Airport
Chota Airport-Small Airport
Huamachuco Airport-Small Airport
Lagunas Airport-Small Airport
Malin Airport-Small Airport
Pampa Grande Airport-Small Airport
San Francisco Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Encañada

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de la Immacolada Conception
Polloc church

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima

🇵🇪 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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Encañada

What is the population of Encañada?

Encañada has a population of 1,390 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 151.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Encañada?

Encañada has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 83.9 inches.

Nearby Cities

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