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Huaccana, Peru

Apurímac Department · Peru

Huaccana is a small town in Apurímac Department, Peru with a population of 887. Elevation: 10,098 ft (3,078 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

887 Population 13/sq mi density
10,098 ft Elevation 3,078 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
18.6 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population887
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain18.6 in/yr
Sunny Days360/yr
Elevation10,098 ft (3,078 m)
Population887
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation10,098 ft (3,078 m)
Coordinates-13.3879°, -73.6901°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceApurímac Department
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation18.6 inches (472 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Huaccana

Huaccana is a small town in Peru (Apurímac Department) with a population of 887. The city sits at an elevation of 10,098 feet (3,078 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Huaccana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 18.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,098 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above Peru avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,098 ft (3,078 m)
Area69.7 sq mi (180.4 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates-13.3879°N, 73.6901°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.6"
51% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.57"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

170 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 135 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 93 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 146 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 149 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 99 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 97 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 109 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 131 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 83 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 98 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 76 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 120 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 134 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 132 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 89 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 78 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 110 km
Aug 10, 1994 central Peru M5.1 128 km
May 2, 2024 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.1 132 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 6.4 in Warmest
February 55°F (13°C) 6.6 in Wettest
March 55°F (13°C) 6.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in
June 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
July 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
August 53°F (12°C) 0.9 in
September 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
November 56°F (14°C) 2.8 in
December 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in

Huaccana has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 52°F in June to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.6") and June the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Huaccana

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Jose Maria Flores
Institución Educativa Andres Avellino Caceres
Institución Educativa No. 54533
Institución Educativa No. 54815
Institución Educativa No. 54203
Institución Educativa Jorge Basadre Gohmann
Institución Educativa No. 54204
Mario Pozo Garcia
Institución Educativa No. 54248
Huaccana
Institución Educativa No. 54479
Ceba - Ramiro Priale Priale
Institución Educativa No. 54201
Prite Huaccana
Institución Educativa Cebe Huaccana
Institución Educativa No. 54534
Institución Educativa Tecnico Industrial
Institución Educativa No. 54819
Institución Educativa No. 54618
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Museums in Huaccana

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Uripa

Farmers Markets in Huaccana

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos

Clinics in Huaccana

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Huaccana
Mara Mara
Sauri

Stadiums & Teams in Huaccana

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Huaccana

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte AirportAYPMedium Airport
Andahuaylas AirportANSSmall Airport
Kiteni AirportSmall Airport
Luisiana AirportSmall Airport
Palmapampa AirportSmall Airport
Vilcashuamán AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Huaccana

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Carmen

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 Huaccana

What is the population of Huaccana?

Huaccana has a population of 887 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 69.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Huaccana?

Huaccana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.6 inches.

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