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Huanchar, Peru
Junin · Peru
Huanchar is a small town in Junin, Peru with a population of 644. Elevation: 10,919 ft (3,328 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 644 |
| Population Density | 69 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10,919 ft (3,328 m) |
| Coordinates | -11.8736°, -75.3189° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Junin |
| Average Temperature | 40°F (4°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 67.4 inches (1,711 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 51.7 inches (131 cm) |
About Huanchar
Huanchar is a small town in Peru (Junin) with a population of 644. The city sits at an elevation of 10,919 feet (3,328 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 39°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 39.9°F |
| 26% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 362 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,919 ft (3,328 m) |
| Area | 9.4 sq mi (24.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 69/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.8736°N, 75.3189°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 4.4 in |
Huanchar has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 39°F in January to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.4").
Schools in Huanchar
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 30342 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cped - 30342 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Huanchar
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 Huanchar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Casa de la Memoria | ||||
| Museo Regional de Arqueología de Junín | ||||
| Warivilca |
Farmers Markets in Huanchar
| 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 Mayorista | |||||
| Mercado Modelo | |||||
| Mercado Modelo de Chupaca | |||||
| Mercado Modelo Huancayo | |||||
| Mercado Modelo Santa Rosa - Concepción | |||||
| Mercado Pío Pata |
Stadiums & Teams in Huanchar
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Huanchar
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Francisco Carle Airport | JAU | Medium Airport |
| Capitán FAP Leonardo Alvariño Herr Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Huancayo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Imperial Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Huanchar
34 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 | ||
| Clinica El Carmen | ||
| Clinica Obsterica | ||
| Clínica Ortega | ||
| Clinica Ortega | ||
| Clínica Universal | ||
| Ghemo Lab | ||
| Huancan | ||
| Huari | ||
| 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 | ||
| Sicaya |
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What is the population of Huanchar?
Huanchar has a population of 644 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 69 people per square mile, spread across 9.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Huanchar?
Huanchar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 39°F in July. The area receives 362 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 67.4 inches, with 51.7 inches of snow.