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Huacapampa, Peru

Cajamarca Department · Peru

Huacapampa is a small town in Cajamarca Department, Peru with a population of 891. Elevation: 8,533 ft (2,601 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

891 Population 5/sq mi density
8,533 ft Elevation 2,601 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
47.2 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population891
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain47.2 in/yr
Sunny Days341/yr
Elevation8,533 ft (2,601 m)
Population891
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation8,533 ft (2,601 m)
Coordinates-6.9253°, -78.1330°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceCajamarca Department
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation47.2 inches (1,199 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Huacapampa

Huacapampa is a small town in Peru (Cajamarca Department) with a population of 891. The city sits at an elevation of 8,533 feet (2,601 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Huacapampa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 341 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 47.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,533 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average43.2°F
20% below Peru avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days341 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,533 ft (2,601 m)
Area196.3 sq mi (508.5 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-6.9253°N, 78.1330°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.2"
24% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

55 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Sep 12, 2024.

May 30, 1990 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M6.6 142 km
Apr 4, 1991 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru M6.5 148 km
Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 49 km
Apr 29, 2000 30 km S of Soritor, Peru M5.7 132 km
Jun 9, 1990 3 km E of Rioja, Peru M5.5 146 km
Jun 6, 1990 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru M5.3 135 km
Jul 29, 2002 northern Peru M5.2 145 km
May 4, 1991 5 km W of Soritor, Peru M5.0 139 km
Jun 8, 1990 2 km WNW of Soritor, Peru M5.0 143 km
Apr 7, 1991 2 km WNW of Rioja, Peru M5.0 143 km
Apr 6, 1991 13 km NE of Olleros, Peru M5.0 125 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 138 km
Jul 10, 1998 2 km S of Soritor, Peru M4.8 142 km
Jun 15, 1990 3 km S of Soritor, Peru M4.8 142 km
May 30, 1990 4 km NNE of Rioja, Peru M4.8 148 km
Apr 6, 1991 17 km NE of Olleros, Peru M4.8 128 km
Nov 14, 2013 13 km ENE of Cajaruro, Peru M4.7 137 km
May 30, 1990 17 km WSW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M4.7 126 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 99 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 4.2 in
March 62°F (17°C) 5.3 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
July 45°F (7°C) 0.7 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
September 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in
November 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in Warmest
December 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in

Huacapampa has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in January to 63°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Huacapampa

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 82398
Institución Educativa Jose Cabellos
Institución Educativa No. 82480
Institución Educativa Jose Galvez
Institución Educativa 82417 Huacapampa
Institución Educativa No. 82481
Institución Educativa No. 82436
Institución Educativa Ciro Alegria Bazan
Institución Educativa No. 82416
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Radio Stations near Huacapampa

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Farmers Markets in Huacapampa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado ganadero

Stadiums & Teams in Huacapampa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Huacapampa

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chachapoyas AirportCHHMedium Airport
Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias AirportCJAMedium Airport
Celendín AirportSmall Airport
Chota AirportSmall Airport
Lagunas AirportSmall Airport
Malin AirportSmall Airport
Pampa Grande AirportSmall Airport
San Francisco AirportSmall Airport
San Nicolas AirportRIMSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
2,632 m (8,636 ft)
Postal Code
06206

🇵🇪 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 Huacapampa

What is the population of Huacapampa?

Huacapampa has a population of 891 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 196.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Huacapampa?

Huacapampa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 341 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.2 inches.

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