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Huancas, Peru
Amazonas · Peru
Huancas is a small town in Amazonas, Peru with a population of 803. Elevation: 8,461 ft (2,579 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Huancas
Huancas es una localidad de Perú. Es capital del distrito de Huancas en la provincia de Chachapoyas, departamento de Amazonas. Se encuentra a una altitud de 2506 m s. n. m. Tiene una población de 130 habitantes en 1993.
People
Climate
| Population | 803 |
| Population Density | 14 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,461 ft (2,579 m) |
| Coordinates | -6.1737°, -77.8647° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Amazonas |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 86.3 inches (2,192 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Huancas
Huancas is a small town in Peru (Amazonas) with a population of 803. The city sits at an elevation of 8,461 feet (2,579 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 86.3 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.9°F |
| 37% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 341 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,461 ft (2,579 m) |
| Area | 59.4 sq mi (153.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.1737°N, 77.8647°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 62°F (16°C) | 3.0 in |
Huancas has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 60°F in August to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (1.5").
Schools in Huancas
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 18025 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 18023 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Nº 18040 | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Huancas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chachapoyas Museum | ||||
| Museo de Lámud | ||||
| Museo Etnohistórico Religioso Santa Ana | ||||
| Museum of Sarcophagus of Karajia |
Farmers Markets in Huancas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado de Colcamar | |||||
| Mercado Pedro Ruiz II |
Restaurants in Huancas
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Huancas
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Huancas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Huancas
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chachapoyas Airport | CHH | Medium Airport |
| Juan Simons Vela Airport | RIJ | Medium Airport |
| Baguá Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Celendín Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Francisco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Nicolas Airport | RIM | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Huancas?
Huancas has a population of 803 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 59.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Huancas?
Huancas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 341 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 86.3 inches.