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Huacho, Peru
Lima region · Peru
Huacho is a mid-size city in Lima region, Peru with a population of 54,545. Elevation: 246 ft (75 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Huacho
Huacho is a city in Peru, capital of the Huaura Province and capital of the Lima Region. Also is the most populated city of the Lima Region and Norte Chico. It is located 223 feet above sea level and 148 km north of the city of Lima. The city is located on the Pan-American Highway and it is close to the Lachay National Reserve, so it has extensive vegetation and wildlife.
People
Climate
| Population | 54,545 |
| Population Density | 154 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 246 ft (75 m) |
| Coordinates | -11.1172°, -77.6058° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Lima region |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 1.8 inches (45 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Huacho
Huacho is a mid-size city in Peru (Lima region) with a population of 54,545. The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet (75 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.8 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Huacho
Huacho has an average annual temperature of 19.6°C (67°F). The hottest month is Feb (22.2°C), the coldest is Jul (17.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 43 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.9°F |
| 35% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 363 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 246 ft (75 m) |
| Area | 354.1 sq mi (917.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 154/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.1172°N, 77.6058°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1971 | CHUNGAR | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 600 | 117 km |
| 1586 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 26.0 m | 22 | 132 km |
| 1746 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 5,941 | 107 km |
| 1966 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 110 | 120 km |
| 1865 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 5 | 113 km |
| 1806 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 122 km |
| 1974 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 78 | 130 km |
| 1878 | CENTRAL PERU | Unknown | - | 5 | 118 km |
| 1860 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | - | - | 122 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Huacho has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 59°F in August to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 2.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.4") and December the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Huacho
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facultad de Ingenieria Industrial, Sistemas e Informatica | University | - | Visit → |
| Universidad Alas Peruanas | University | - | , |
| Universidad Católica Sedes Sapientiae | University | - | Visit → |
| Universidad Nacional José Faustino Sánchez Carrión | University | - | , |
Schools in Huacho
54+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan Bosco | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Santa Rosa Mm.dd. | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 20827 Mercedes Indacochea Lozano | - | - | - | - |
| Innova Schools | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 20318 Jose Antonio Macnamara | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 20316 Manuel Ildauro De Los Santos Camones | - | - | - | - |
| IEI No 86 Huacho | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Cramer | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Preuniversitario | - | - | - | - |
| Santisima Niña Maria | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Santa Maria Reyna | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Ingenieria Leoncio Prado | - | - | - | - |
| CETPRO Huacho | - | - | - | - |
| Santa Rosa | - | - | - | - |
| San José HH.MM. (Inicial) | - | - | - | - |
| Santo Domingo de Guzman | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa San Ignacio De Loyola | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Columbia | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa La Edad De Oro | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Inmaculada Concepcion | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Inmaculada Concepcion | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora De Guadalupe | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora De La Anunciacion | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 20986 San Martin De Porras | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Nuevo Horizonte | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 20321 Santa Rosa | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 01 San Judas Tadeo | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa San Juan Bosco | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 20871 Julio Octavio Reyes Mounier | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 21013 Coronel Juan Valer Sandoval | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Ruben Dario | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Gotitas Del Saber | - | - | - | - |
| Institución educativa No. 20364 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Santa Ursula | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 20325 San Jose De Manzanares | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Fundamentals | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa San Carlos | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Cayetano Heredia | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora Del Carmen | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Liceo Moderno | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Santa Maria De La Merced | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 20992 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Santa Rosa De Lima | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa San Ignacio De Loyola | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Maria Auxiliadora | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Divino Corazon De Jesus | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Juan Pablo Ii - Sonrisas | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Ricardo Palma | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 20321 Santa Rosa | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 21006 Flor De Maria Drago Persivale | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Santo Domingo De Guzman | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Maria Montessori | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Fortaleza De Jesus | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa San Jose Hermanos Maristas | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Huacho
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Nova Prime | - | MP3 |
Museums in Huacho
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balcón de Huaura y museo de sitio | ||||
| Caral Museum | ||||
| Centro de Interpretacion | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico Regional |
Farmers Markets in Huacho
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado "La Parada" | |||||
| Mercado Centenario | |||||
| Mercado Central y Modelo | |||||
| Mercado Cruz de Cano | |||||
| Mercado Modelo y Central | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Huaura | |||||
| Mercado Parada Luis Pardo | |||||
| Plaza Auto Servicios | |||||
| Santa Rosa |
Hotels in Huacho
7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Huacho
72 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Huacho
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Huacho
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Huacho
7 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Huacho
15 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Huacho
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Huacho
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Huacho
24 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Huacho
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Huacho
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Huacho
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Huacho
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Huacho Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Patao Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pativilca Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Huacho
3 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Lurihuasi | ||
| Miraya | ||
| Sacred City of Caral-Supe |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Huacho
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Nstra. Señora de Guadalupe, Cipreses | |
| Catedral San Bartolomé de Huacho | |
| Emmanuel · Huacho | |
| Iglesia Evangelica Pentecostés del Peru | |
| Iglesia Evangelica Peruana | |
| Jesúss Divino Maestro | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días |
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Huacho
16 places within 15 km
- • Bandurria
- • yacimiento arqueológico Centinela
- • yacimiento arqueológico Centinela III
- • yacimiento arqueológico Los Huacos
- • Playa El Paraíso
- • Akaray
- • Shicra Casa Del Arte
- • Cerro Tumicalla
- • Cerro Vispán
- • Edificio Mayor
- • Las Chakanas
- • Las Ofrendas
- • Los Depósitos
- • Salon Ceremonial del Sapo Humanizado
- + 2 more
🇵🇪 About Peru
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Huacho
Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Huacho
What is the population of Huacho?
Huacho has a population of 54,545 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 154 people per square mile, spread across 354.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Huacho?
Huacho has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 363 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 1.8 inches.