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Huanta, Peru
Ayacucho · Peru
Huanta is a small city in Ayacucho, Peru with a population of 18,627. Elevation: 8,724 ft (2,659 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).
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About Huanta
Huanta is a town in Central Peru, capital of the province Huanta in the region Ayacucho.
People
Climate
| Population | 18,627 |
| Population Density | 216 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,724 ft (2,659 m) |
| Coordinates | -12.9333°, -74.2500° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Ayacucho |
| Average Temperature | 42°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 64.6 inches (1,640 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 35.7 inches (91 cm) |
About Huanta
Huanta is a small city in Peru (Ayacucho) with a population of 18,627. The city sits at an elevation of 8,724 feet (2,659 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 41°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Huanta
Huanta has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 620 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 362 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,724 ft (2,659 m) |
| Area | 86.2 sq mi (223.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 216/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.9333°N, 74.2500°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 56°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in |
Huanta has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 41°F in January to 59°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.8") and June the driest (0.3").
Schools in Huanta
54+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Luther King School | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Esmeralda De Los Andes | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 39013 Clara Castillo De Gayozzo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cesar Vallejo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 38256 Maria Urribarri Gomez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Federico Lehnhoff | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Internacional Mi Peru | — | — | — | — |
| Ceba - Rosa Torres De Hiraoka | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Gonzalez Vigil | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 38260 Juan Francisco Santillana Barboza | — | — | — | — |
| Divino Maestro | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 38262 Carmen Soto Flores | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 38990-3 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Rey De Reyes | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Maria Urribarri Gomez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 38259 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Jose De Cangari | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 38604 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 38287 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 38291 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 38569 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 38294 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 38878 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Alberto Sanchez Portocarrero | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Johannes Gutenberg de Huanta | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Alfonso | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Geniomat | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Huanta | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 38306 Jose Antonio Encinas Franco | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 38293 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 38334 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 38990-11 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 38990-2 Pamela Aliaga Galvez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 38790 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 38392 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 38681 Jose Maria Arguedas | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 38990-13 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 38880 Madre Teresa De Calcuta | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 38266 Nuestra Señora De Las Mercedes | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Divino Niño Jesus | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Johannes Gutenberg | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 38267 San Francisco De Asis | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 38257 San Ramon | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Francisco De Asis | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Pluz | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Discovery Siglo Xxi | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 38261 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 38254 Luis Cavero Bendezu | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 38263 Nuestra Señora Del Rosario | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 38305 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Luis Cavero Bendezu | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Maria Auxiliadora | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 38315 Inmaculada Concepcion | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Huanta
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Museo Joaquín López Antay | ||||
| La Batalla de Ayacucho | ||||
| Museo Andrés A. Cáceres | ||||
| Museo De Arqueologia Y Antropologia Hipolito Unanue | ||||
| Museo de Arte Popular Joaquín López Antay | ||||
| Museo de la memoria "para que no se repita" ANFASEP | ||||
| Museo de las Abejas | ||||
| Museo de sitio Wari | ||||
| Museo textil |
Libraries in Huanta
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Central -Efrain Morote Best | 0.0 | |||||
| Inversiones Continental | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria Bazar Estudio | 0.0 | |||||
| Mercantil Ayacucho | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Huanta
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 de abril | |||||
| Gamarra Lima | |||||
| Mercado Capillapata | |||||
| Mercado Capillapata | |||||
| Mercado Central Huanta | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos Andrés F .Vivanco | |||||
| Mercado Jesus Nazareno | |||||
| Mercado Magdalena | |||||
| Mercado Mayorista Las Américas | |||||
| Mercado Minorista Mariscal Caceres | |||||
| Mercado Nery García Zárate | |||||
| Mercado San José | |||||
| Mercado Señor de Arequipa | |||||
| Plaza Market |
Hotels in Huanta
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Huanta
14 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Huanta
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Huanta
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Huanta
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Huanta
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Huanta
9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Huanta
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Huanta
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Huanta
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport | AYP | Medium Airport |
| Luisiana Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Palmapampa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pichari Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Francisco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Vilcashuamán Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Huanta
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Señor de Cruz Verde | |
| Parroquia San Pedro |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Huanta
What is the population of Huanta?
Huanta has a population of 18,627 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 216 people per square mile, spread across 86.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Huanta?
Huanta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 41°F in July. The area receives 362 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 64.6 inches, with 35.7 inches of snow.