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Huachón, Peru
Pasco · Peru
Huachón is a small town in Pasco, Peru with a population of 1,221. Elevation: 11,102 ft (3,384 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).
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About Huachón
Huachón District is one of thirteen districts of the Pasco Province in the Pasco Region of Peru. Its seat is Huachón.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,221 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 11,102 ft (3,384 m) |
| Coordinates | -10.6364°, -75.9490° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Pasco |
| Average Temperature | 36°F (2°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 57.5 inches (1,460 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 133.0 inches (338 cm) |
About Huachón
Huachón is a small town in Peru (Pasco) with a population of 1,221. The city sits at an elevation of 11,102 feet (3,384 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 35°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 35.5°F |
| 34% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,102 ft (3,384 m) |
| Area | 328.7 sq mi (851.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.6364°N, 75.9490°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 84 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 6.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| July | 35°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| August | 44°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
Huachón has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 34°F in January to 46°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.6") and June the driest (0.8").
Schools in Huachón
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 34061 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 44 Rogelio Mendoza Caballero | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 34005 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jose Galvez Barrenechea | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 34009 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Maria Luz Guillen Espinoza | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 34007 Isabel Alcantara E | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 34072 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Tito Valle Ramirez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 34078 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 34094 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Augusto Elias Alania Huaricapcha | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 34079 | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Huachón
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Público |
Clinics in Huachón
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Huachón
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Huachón
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Capitán FAP Leonardo Alvariño Herr Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Huánuco Viejo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pozuzo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ricrán Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Vicco 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 Huachón?
Huachón has a population of 1,221 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 328.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Huachón?
Huachón has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 35°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 57.5 inches, with 133.0 inches of snow.