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Huancaya, Peru
Lima region · Peru
Huancaya is a small town in Lima region, Peru with a population of 629. Elevation: 11,709 ft (3,569 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Huancaya
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 | 629 |
| Population Density | 98 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 11,709 ft (3,569 m) |
| Coordinates | -12.2034°, -75.7993° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Lima region |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.8 inches (1,239 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 239.2 inches (607 cm) |
About Huancaya
Huancaya is a small town in Peru (Lima region) with a population of 629. The city sits at an elevation of 11,709 feet (3,569 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.8 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 351 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,709 ft (3,569 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 98/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.2034°N, 75.7993°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1971 | CHUNGAR | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 600 | 143 km |
| 1865 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 5 | 143 km |
| 1806 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 142 km |
| 1878 | CENTRAL PERU | Unknown | — | 5 | 133 km |
| 1860 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 142 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 41°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in |
Huancaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 41°F in June to 54°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.2").
Schools in Huancaya
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupac Amaru | — | — | — | — |
| IEI No. 433 Huancaya | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio primaria | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20703 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 20701 Tupac Amaru | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Huancaya
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Huancaya |
Farmers Markets in Huancaya
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal |
Hotels in Huancaya
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Huancaya
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Huancaya
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Huancaya
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Francisco Carle Airport | JAU | Medium Airport |
| Huancayo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Imperial Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Plumas Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Huancaya
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Huancaya |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Huancaya?
Huancaya has a population of 629 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 98 people per square mile, spread across 6.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Huancaya?
Huancaya has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 351 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.8 inches, with 239.2 inches of snow.