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Huancán, Peru
Junin · Peru
Huancán is a small town in Junin, Peru with a population of 0. Elevation: 10,863 ft (3,311 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Huancán
Huancayo is the capital of the Junín Region and Huancayo Province, in the central highlands of Peru, in the Mantaro Valley and is crossed by the Shullcas, Chilca and Mantaro rivers. It was founded as a reduction by the name Santísima Trinidad de Huancayo on 1 June 1572, by Don Jerónimo de Silva, a Spanish conquistador. It is the fifth largest city in Peru, with a population of over 500,000 and is among the highest cities in Peru, with an altitude of 3,256 meters above sea level. It is considered the economic and social center of central Peru.
People
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10,863 ft (3,311 m) |
| Coordinates | -12.1063°, -75.2170° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Junin |
| Average Temperature | 36°F (2°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.3 inches (1,431 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 159.1 inches (404 cm) |
About Huancán
Huancán is a small town in Peru (Junin) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 10,863 feet (3,311 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 36°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.3 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 35.8°F |
| 34% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,863 ft (3,311 m) |
| Area | 20.1 sq mi (52.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.1063°N, 75.2170°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 36°F (2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in |
Huancán has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 35°F in January to 54°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.1") and June the driest (0.3").
Schools in Huancán
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Sor Ana De Los Angeles | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Uni School | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Luz Del Saber | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Blenkir | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 30169 Nuestra Señora Del Carmen | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 30168 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 30175 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 30172 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 30030 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Alfonso Ugarte | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 31580 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 30170 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Mi Hogar Feliz | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Javier Heraud | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Huancán
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Huancayo | peruvian cumbia, pop music | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio 1550, La Radio Joven. Huancayo. 88.9 FM. | rock, alternative | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Clasica Rock&Pop | — | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Huancán
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Casa de la Memoria | ||||
| Museo Regional de Arqueología de Junín | ||||
| Warivilca |
Farmers Markets in Huancán
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Año Nuevo | |||||
| Centro Comercial Nazaret | |||||
| Centro Comercial Virgen de la Candelaria | |||||
| La Moderna de Chilca | |||||
| mercado de San Jeronimo | |||||
| Mercado Jorge Chávez | |||||
| Mercado La Florida | |||||
| Mercado Modelo de Chupaca | |||||
| Mercado Modelo Huancayo | |||||
| Mercado Modelo Santa Rosa - Concepción | |||||
| Mercado Pío Pata |
Restaurants in Huancán
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Huancán
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Huancán
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Huancán
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Huancán
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Francisco Carle Airport | JAU | Medium Airport |
| Huancayo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Imperial Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Huancán
37 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Arcángel | ||
| Auquimarca | ||
| Centro de Atención Primaria II Chilca | ||
| Centro de Atención Primaria III Mantaro Huancayo Cercado | ||
| Centro Médico Las Americas S.A. | ||
| Centro Médico Mega Salud | ||
| Centro Medico Mi Buen Pastor | ||
| Centro Terapeutico Integral | ||
| Chilca | ||
| Chongos Bajo | ||
| Clinica El Carmen | ||
| Clinica Obsterica | ||
| Clínica Ortega | ||
| Clinica Ortega | ||
| Clínica Universal | ||
| Ghemo Lab | ||
| Huancan | ||
| Huari | ||
| Huayucachi | ||
| Incho | ||
| Justicia Paz Y Vida | ||
| La Libertad | ||
| New Life | ||
| ONG Salud Integral Andina | ||
| Ortopedia Good Hope | ||
| Pedro Sánchez Meza - Chupaca | ||
| Pilcomayo | ||
| Policlinico Brevete Huancayo | ||
| Policlinico Del Centro | ||
| Policlínico Metropolitano Huancayo | ||
| Preventiva | ||
| Ray Sin Medicamentos ni Cirugias | ||
| Salud Y Mujer | ||
| San Agustin de Cajas | ||
| San Martin | ||
| Sapallanga | ||
| Sicaya |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Huancán
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Instituto Biblico de Huamanmarca |
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the weather like in Huancán?
Huancán has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 36°F in July. The area receives 336 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 56.3 inches, with 159.1 inches of snow.