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Huacrachuco, Peru

Huánuco Department · Peru

Huacrachuco is a small town in Huánuco Department, Peru with a population of 3,945. Elevation: 12,976 ft (3,955 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).

3,945 Population 44/sq mi density
12,976 ft Elevation 3,955 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
64.4 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Huacrachuco

Huacrachuco (Waqra-chuko) is a town in central Peru, capital of Marañón Province in Huánuco Region.

People

Population3,945
Density44/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain64.4 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation12,976 ft (3,955 m)
Population3,945
Population Density44 / sq mi
Elevation12,976 ft (3,955 m)
Coordinates-8.6500°, -77.0833°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceHuánuco Department
Average Temperature40°F (4°C)
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Annual Precipitation64.4 inches (1,637 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Huacrachuco

Huacrachuco is a small town in Peru (Huánuco Department) with a population of 3,945. The city sits at an elevation of 12,976 feet (3,955 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 39°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Huacrachuco has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 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 64.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 12,976 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average39.9°F
26% below Peru avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,976 ft (3,955 m)
Area89.0 sq mi (230.4 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates-8.6500°N, 77.0833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.4"
70% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.10"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

69 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.3 on May 23, 2025.

Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 72 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 80 km
Jun 12, 1995 63 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru M5.4 135 km
Apr 10, 2005 59 km ESE of Huicungo, Peru M5.3 148 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 70 km
May 8, 2017 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru M5.2 82 km
Mar 9, 2021 41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 135 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 74 km
Jun 13, 2024 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M5.0 117 km
Jul 9, 2015 27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru M5.0 147 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 136 km
Jan 6, 2002 25 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 136 km
Jun 18, 1991 43 km E of Uchiza, Peru M4.8 114 km
Sep 3, 2019 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 101 km
Aug 7, 2012 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 110 km
Feb 23, 2024 70 km NW of San Alejandro, Peru M4.8 149 km
Aug 25, 2002 33 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M4.8 100 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 127 km
Sep 25, 2012 33 km N of Tingo María, Peru M4.7 127 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 94 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 3.8 in
February 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
March 55°F (13°C) 5.1 in Wettest
April 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.2 in
June 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in Driest
July 39°F (4°C) 0.6 in Coldest
August 54°F (12°C) 0.7 in
September 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in Warmest
December 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in

Huacrachuco has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 39°F in July to 56°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.1") and June the driest (0.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Huacrachuco

Institution Type Founded Website
Faustino cimarolli College

Schools in Huacrachuco

24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 84334
Colegio María Auxiliadora
Institución educativa No. 84222
Institución Educativa No. 84254
Institución Educativa Pachacutec
Institución Educativa No. 33428
Institución Educativa No. 84071
Institución Educativa No. 84318
Institución Educativa No. 84055
Institución Educativa Tupac Amaru Ii
Institución Educativa No. 84047
Institución Educativa No. 84311
Colegio Huayna Capac
Institución Educativa No. 84316
Institución Educativa Huayna Capac
Institución Educativa 84045 Jorge Chavez Dartnell
Institución Educativa No. 84080
Institución Educativa No. 33427
Odec - Huacrachuco
Institución Educativa No. 84083
Institución Educativa No. 84402
Institución Educativa No. 84076
Institución Educativa No. 84048
Institución Educativa No. 84081
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Radio Stations near Huacrachuco

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Exitosa news, noticias AAC 64 kbps
Radio La Inolvidable UNKNOWN
Radio Mágica 88.3 FM AAC 128 kbps
Radio Urbana (Caraz - Ancash Peru) noticias, reggaeton AAC+ 64 kbps

Farmers Markets in Huacrachuco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Hotels in Huacrachuco

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hostal Alpamayo

Restaurants in Huacrachuco

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurante Aury
Restaurante D'Rey
Restaurante El Tunay
Sabor Real
Salchipollo La Tia Angela

Cafes in Huacrachuco

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Esquina del Sabor

Clinics in Huacrachuco

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Huacrachuco

Dentists in Huacrachuco

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Consultorio Dental Viera
Dental Express

Veterinaries in Huacrachuco

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agro Veterinaria Nuñez

Bus Stations in Huacrachuco

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Transporte Huacrachuco
Transportes Yhayosheny

Gas Stations in Huacrachuco

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grifo Wacrachuco SAC
PE #5613989621
PE #5618509828
PE #5682487538
San Juan

Banks in Huacrachuco

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de la Nación

Airports Near Huacrachuco

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani AirportATAMedium Airport
Caraz AirportSmall Airport
Palmas del Espino AirportSmall Airport
Pias AirportSmall Airport
Playa AirportSmall Airport
Tocache AirportSmall Airport
Uchiza AirportUCZSmall Airport
Urpay AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Huacrachuco

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agencia Serpost

Churches & Religious Organizations in Huacrachuco

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
La Hermosa
Movimiento Misionero Mundial
Salón del Reino de Los Testigos de Jehová

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
2,914 m (9,561 ft)

🇵🇪 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 Huacrachuco

What is the population of Huacrachuco?

Huacrachuco has a population of 3,945 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 44 people per square mile, spread across 89.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Huacrachuco?

Huacrachuco has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 39°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 64.4 inches.

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