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Huambos, Peru

Cajamarca Department · Peru

Huambos is a small town in Cajamarca Department, Peru with a population of 1,181. Elevation: 7,169 ft (2,185 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

1,181 Population 28/sq mi density
7,169 ft Elevation 2,185 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
56.7 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Huambos

Huambos

Huambos District is one of nineteen districts of the province Chota in Peru.

People

Population1,181
Density28/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain56.7 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation7,169 ft (2,185 m)
Population1,181
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation7,169 ft (2,185 m)
Coordinates-6.4527°, -78.9609°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceCajamarca Department
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation56.7 inches (1,440 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Huambos

Huambos is a small town in Peru (Cajamarca Department) with a population of 1,181. The city sits at an elevation of 7,169 feet (2,185 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Huambos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 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 56.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,169 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above Peru avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,169 ft (2,185 m)
Area42.5 sq mi (110.2 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates-6.4527°N, 78.9609°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.7"
49% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.10"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 12, 2025.

May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 136 km
Jul 14, 2002 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru M5.0 122 km
Jun 12, 2025 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru M5.0 108 km
Oct 16, 2016 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 143 km
Jul 21, 2021 7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru M4.9 138 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 33 km
Apr 28, 1990 15 km NW of Sallique, Peru M4.8 112 km
Nov 10, 1990 20 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M4.8 135 km
Nov 14, 2013 13 km ENE of Cajaruro, Peru M4.7 111 km
Jan 25, 1993 15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru M4.7 69 km
Dec 14, 1996 26 km WSW of Canchaque, Peru M4.7 145 km
Jan 12, 2008 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru M4.7 90 km
Jun 27, 2007 25 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M4.7 141 km
Jun 13, 2003 14 km ESE of Jayanca, Peru M4.6 83 km
Mar 16, 2008 1 km NE of Motupe, Peru M4.6 89 km
Jun 10, 2000 5 km N of Pátapo, Peru M4.6 79 km
Jul 27, 2004 26 km N of Bellavista, Peru M4.6 119 km
Jun 20, 1994 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru M4.6 102 km
Dec 1, 1998 14 km NNW of Chalamarca, Peru M4.5 49 km
Mar 27, 2000 19 km WSW of Canchaque, Peru M4.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
March 62°F (17°C) 6.1 in Warmest, Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
June 60°F (16°C) 1.0 in
July 62°F (16°C) 0.7 in Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 1.2 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
November 62°F (16°C) 2.1 in
December 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in

Huambos has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 59°F in January to 62°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Huambos

25 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 10572
Institución Educativa No. 101022
Institución Educativa No. 10852
Institución Educativa No. 10561
Institución Educativa No. 10567
Institución Educativa No. 10558
Institución Educativa No. 10557
Institución Educativa Ezequiel Sanchez Guerrero
Institución Educativa No. 10753
Institución Educativa No. 10571
Institución Educativa No. 10559
Institución Educativa No. 10564
Institución Educativa No. 10565
Institución Educativa Jose Arana Berruete
Institución Educativa No. 10568
Institución Educativa No. 10562
Institución Educativa No. 10807
Institución Educativa No. 10566
Institución Educativa No. 10569
Institución Educativa Mi Peru
Institución Educativa No. 10570
Institución Educativa No. 10991
Institución Educativa No. 10829
Institución Educativa No. 10731
Institución Educativa No. 101180
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Farmers Markets in Huambos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central
Mercado Nuevo Oriente
Mercado Santa Celia

Clinics in Huambos

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Huambos

Stadiums & Teams in Huambos

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Airports Near Huambos

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias AirportCJAMedium Airport
Chota AirportSmall Airport
Lagunas AirportSmall Airport
Luya AirportSmall Airport

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 Huambos

What is the population of Huambos?

Huambos has a population of 1,181 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 42.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Huambos?

Huambos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 56.7 inches.

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