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Huamachuco, Peru
La Libertad · Peru
Huamachuco is a small city in La Libertad, Peru with a population of 21,768. Elevation: 10,961 ft (3,341 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Huamachuco
Huamachuco is a town in northern Peru and capital of the province Sánchez Carrión in La Libertad Region. The city is the seat of the Territorial Prelature of Huamachuco. Lake Sausacocha lies to the northeast.
People
Climate
| Population | 21,768 |
| Population Density | 88 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10,961 ft (3,341 m) |
| Coordinates | -7.8000°, -78.0667° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | La Libertad |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 67.1 inches (1,703 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.1 inches (0 cm) |
About Huamachuco
Huamachuco is a small city in Peru (La Libertad) with a population of 21,768. The city sits at an elevation of 10,961 feet (3,341 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Huamachuco
Huamachuco has an average annual temperature of 11.8°C (53°F). The hottest month is Sep (12.5°C), the coldest is Mar (11°C). Average annual precipitation is 404 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,961 ft (3,341 m) |
| Area | 248.5 sq mi (643.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 88/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.8000°N, 78.0667°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in |
Huamachuco has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 46°F in January to 57°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.4").
Colleges & Universities in Huamachuco
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instituto de Educación Superior Antenor Orrego | College | - | Visit → |
| Instituto de Educación Superior Pedagógico Público Antenor Orrego | College | - | Visit → |
| Sucursal Universidad Nacional de Trujillo | University | - | , |
| Universidad Nacional de Cajamarca Sede Cajabamba | University | - | , |
Schools in Huamachuco
25 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 80153 | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San Nicolás | - | - | - | - |
| I.E Particular Leonardo Bruni | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 80165 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución educativa No. 80203 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 80164 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 80144 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 80135 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 80863 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 81027 San Nicolas | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Adventista | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 80779 La Inmaculada | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 80151 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 80779 La Inmaculada | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Santa Ana - San Francisco De Asis | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 80921 Nemesio Vargas Marquina | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 2064 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 80957 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 80154 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución educativa No. 81624 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 81671 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 81929 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 80152 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 80204 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 81725 | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Huamachuco
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Arqueologico de Huamachuco |
Libraries in Huamachuco
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pedagógico | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Huamachuco
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Central de Cajabamba | |||||
| Mercado de Huamachuco | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal II Etapa |
Hotels in Huamachuco
10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Huamachuco
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Huamachuco
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Huamachuco
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Huamachuco
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Huamachuco
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Huamachuco
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Huamachuco
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Huamachuco
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport | CJA | Medium Airport |
| Chagual Airport | CGL | Small Airport |
| Huamachuco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Malin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pampa Grande Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pias Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Quiruvilca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tulpo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Urpay Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Huamachuco
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| iglesia san jose |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Huamachuco?
Huamachuco has a population of 21,768 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 88 people per square mile, spread across 248.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Huamachuco?
Huamachuco has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 339 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 67.1 inches.