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Huancacarpa Alto, Peru

Piura · Peru

Huancacarpa Alto is a small town in Piura, Peru with a population of 594. Elevation: 10,837 ft (3,303 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

594 Population 3/sq mi density
10,837 ft Elevation 3,303 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
59.2 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population594
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain59.2 in/yr
Sunny Days340/yr
Elevation10,837 ft (3,303 m)
Population594
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation10,837 ft (3,303 m)
Coordinates-5.1335°, -79.5244°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvincePiura
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation59.2 inches (1,505 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Huancacarpa Alto

Huancacarpa Alto is a small town in Peru (Piura) with a population of 594. The city sits at an elevation of 10,837 feet (3,303 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Huancacarpa Alto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 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 59.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,837 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.7°F
25% above Peru avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,837 ft (3,303 m)
Area215.1 sq mi (557.1 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-5.1335°N, 79.5244°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"
56% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.36"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

134 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Jul 30, 2021 7 km E of Sullana, Peru M6.2 123 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 150 km
Apr 3, 2012 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru M5.4 117 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 136 km
Jul 29, 1990 11 km E of La Huaca, Peru M5.2 150 km
Aug 17, 2010 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru M5.2 57 km
Sep 13, 2002 6 km SSE of Sullana, Peru M5.1 126 km
Sep 29, 2002 0 km ESE of Sullana, Peru M5.0 130 km
Jun 12, 2025 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru M5.0 140 km
Oct 15, 2009 6 km NE of Las Lomas, Peru M5.0 96 km
Jul 14, 2002 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru M5.0 82 km
Mar 27, 2010 11 km NNW of Salitral, Peru M4.9 140 km
Jan 8, 2004 28 km NW of Celica, Ecuador M4.9 150 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 138 km
Mar 9, 2020 4 km NW of Sapillica, Peru M4.9 69 km
Jul 21, 2021 7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru M4.9 61 km
May 25, 2004 9 km WNW of Suyo, Peru M4.9 95 km
Dec 7, 1995 16 km NE of Cariamanga, Ecuador M4.9 103 km
Oct 3, 2003 3 km W of Vice, Peru M4.9 146 km
Mar 22, 2014 5 km WSW of Vice, Peru M4.9 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
February 56°F (14°C) 5.5 in
March 57°F (14°C) 7.4 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 5.3 in
May 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
June 56°F (13°C) 1.1 in Coldest
July 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in Warmest
August 56°F (14°C) 0.8 in Driest
September 57°F (14°C) 1.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
November 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
December 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in

Huancacarpa Alto has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 56°F in June to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.4") and August the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Huancacarpa Alto

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 15302
Institución Educativa 14456 Daniel Alcides Carrion
Institución Educativa 14460 Juan Velasco Alvarado
Institución Educativa No. 14439
Institución Educativa No. 14417
Institución Educativa 14517 Virgen Del Rosario
Institución Educativa No. 20465
Institución Educativa No. 20038
Institución Educativa 15497 Señor De Los Milagros
Institución Educativa No. 20199
Institución Educativa No. 14453
Institución Educativa No. 14433
Institución Educativa No. 20230
Institución Educativa 15454 Mario Vargas Llosa
Institución Educativa No. 14469
Institución Educativa Isabel Flores De Oliva
Institución Educativa No. 14420
Institución Educativa 14451 Antonio Raimondi
Institución Educativa No. 20843
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Clinics in Huancacarpa Alto

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Puesto de Salud Talaneo

Stadiums & Teams in Huancacarpa Alto

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Huancacarpa Alto

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Huancabamba AirportSmall Airport
Yapatera 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 Huancacarpa Alto

What is the population of Huancacarpa Alto?

Huancacarpa Alto has a population of 594 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 215.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Huancacarpa Alto?

Huancacarpa Alto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 59.2 inches.

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