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Huántar, Peru
Ancash · Peru
Huántar is a small town in Ancash, Peru with a population of 859. Elevation: 11,014 ft (3,357 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Huántar
San Marcos, fundada como San Marcos de Gollanapincos, es una ciudad peruana, capital del distrito homónimo ubicada en la provincia de Huari, localizada al sur de la denominada zona de Conchucos en el departamento de Áncash, a unos 80 km de Huaraz, capital de la región y a 400 km de Lima. Cuenta con una población aproximada de 3000 habitantes, ubicada a una altitud media de 2980 m s. n. m. Presenta un clima templado y lluvioso con temperaturas promedio de 21 °C en verano y 15 °C en invierno. Se ubica a pocos kilómetros de la mina Antamina, uno de los yacimientos cupríferos más grandes del mundo.
People
Climate
| Population | 859 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 11,014 ft (3,357 m) |
| Coordinates | -9.4519°, -77.1752° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Ancash |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 94.1 inches (2,391 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.4 inches (9 cm) |
About Huántar
Huántar is a small town in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 859. The city sits at an elevation of 11,014 feet (3,357 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 94.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,014 ft (3,357 m) |
| Area | 159.3 sq mi (412.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.4519°N, 77.1752°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER | Meteorological | 23.0 m | 1 | 55 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 42°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 40°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 40°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 42°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 3.4 in |
Huántar has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 40°F in June to 47°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (0.4").
Schools in Huántar
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Virgen Del Carmen | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 86327 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 86430 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 86845 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 86391 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 86428 San Vicente Ferrer | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 86431 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 86429 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 86432 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 86362 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 86360 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Cesar Vallejo Mendoza | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Huántar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Nacional de Chavín |
Libraries in Huántar
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 |
Clinics in Huántar
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Huántar
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Huántar
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Huántar
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani Airport | ATA | Medium Airport |
| Caraz Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Huántar
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Huántar?
Huántar has a population of 859 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 159.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Huántar?
Huántar has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 333 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 94.1 inches, with 3.4 inches of snow.