Huánuco, Peru
Huánuco Department · Peru
Huánuco is a large city in Huánuco Department, Peru with a population of 196,627. Elevation: 5,889 ft (1,795 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).
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About Huánuco
Huánuco is a city in central Peru. It had a population of 196,627 as of 2017 and in 2015 it had a population of 175,068. It is the capital of the Huánuco Region and the Huánuco District. It is the seat of the diocese of Huánuco. The metropolitan city of Huanuco is 170,000 hab. It has three districts, Huanuco (head), Amarilis, and Pillco Marca. In this city, the Higueras river meets the Huallaga river, one of the largest rivers in the country.
People
Climate
| Population | 196,627 |
| Population Density | 3,841 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,889 ft (1,795 m) |
| Coordinates | -9.9288°, -76.2399° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Huánuco Department |
| Average Temperature | 41°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 73.2 inches (1,859 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 24.1 inches (61 cm) |
About Huánuco
Huánuco is a large city in Peru (Huánuco Department) with a population of 196,627. The city sits at an elevation of 5,889 feet (1,795 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 40°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Huánuco
Huánuco has an average annual temperature of 10.4°C (51°F). The hottest month is Oct (11.3°C), the coldest is Jul (9.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 462 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 40.9°F |
| 24% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,889 ft (1,795 m) |
| Area | 51.2 sq mi (132.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,841/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.9288°N, 76.2399°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 137 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 40°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in |
Huánuco has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 40°F in January to 64°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.4").
Colleges & Universities in Huánuco
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Pre-universitario de la UNHEVAL | University | — | — |
| CETPRO Arsenio Mendoza Flor | College | — | — |
| CETPRO Augusto Salazar Bondy | College | — | — |
| Cetpro Kotosh | College | — | — |
| Cristo rey | College | — | — |
| Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia | University | — | — |
| Insituto Juan Bosco | College | — | — |
| Instituto Superior Pedagógico Marcos Durán Martel | College | — | — |
| Instituto Superior Pedagógico Privado Esteban Pavletich | College | — | — |
| Instituto Superior Privado Fibonacci | College | — | — |
| Instituto Superior Señor de Burgos | College | — | — |
| Instituto Superior Tecnológico Aparicio Pomares | College | — | — |
| Universidad César Vallejo | University | — | — |
| Universidad de Huánuco | University | — | — |
| Universidad Nacional Daniel Alomia Robles | University | — | Visit → |
| Universidad Nacional Hermilio Valdizán | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in Huánuco
205+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 32702 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 33241 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 32730 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 32843 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 32753 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Santiago Antunez De Mayolo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 32039 San Sebastian | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Sebastian | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 33044 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 32015 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Javier Pulgar Vidal | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 33138 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Pio De Pietrelcina | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Santa María de Fátima | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Miguel Febres | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 33023 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 33073 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Eclecial La Inmaculada Concepcion | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 32858 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Pedro Sanchez Gavidia | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 33012 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 32013 Pedro Sanchez Gavidia | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Ramon Castilla | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Colegio Cientifico Para Talentos Sthephen Hawking | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Pillko Marka | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Juan Pablo Ii | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Astex - El Principito | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jose Galvez Egusquiza | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 33130 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Maria De Los Angeles | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 33074 Heroes De Jactay | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 32002 Virgen Del Carmen | — | — | — | — |
| Señor De Burgos | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Matusita | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Francisco De Asis | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 33503 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Aplicacion Uniheval | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora Del Carmen | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Emilia Barcia Bonifatti | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 33080 Juan Antonio Ponce Vidal | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Leonardo Di Ser Piero Da Vinci | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jesus De Nazareth | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jose Antonio Encinas Franco | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Winner College | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Aurelio Baldor | — | — | — | — |
| Isabel La Catolica | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Niño Jesus De Praga | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Santa Maria De Guadalupe | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Ingenieria | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Ciencias | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Miguel Magone | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Santo Domingo Savio | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Amadeus Mozart | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 32232 Juana Moreno | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Vicente De La Barquera | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Maria Bambina | — | — | — | — |
| Fibonacci | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Agustin | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Juana Moreno | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Leonardo De Pisa Fibonacci | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Isaac Newton | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Mi Familia | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Pablo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Honores | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Mi Pequeño Mundo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Judas Tadeo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Juan Bosco | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Seminario San Luis Gonzaga | — | — | — | — |
| Juan Bosco De Huanuco | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Santa Elizabeth | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 33079 Javier Heraud Perez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 32896 Alejandro Sanchez Arteaga | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Mi Gran Escuela | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Gran Unidad Escolar Leoncio Prado | — | — | — | — |
| Inmaculada Concepción | — | — | — | — |
| I.E. Pedro Sánchez Gavidia | — | — | — | — |
| Santa Rosa Baja | — | — | — | — |
| Inst. Educ. Pub. Loma Blanca | — | — | — | — |
| San Luiz Gonzaga | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Illathupa | — | — | — | — |
| Von Neumann | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 32011 Hermilio Valdizan | — | — | — | — |
| I.E. Nº 001 Cuna Corazón de María | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Maria Auxiliadora | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Milagro De Fatima | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Inicial Nº 66 Viña del Río | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora De Las Mercedes | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 32004 San Pedro | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 32046 Daniel Alomia Robles | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Venn Euler | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Cristiano Internacional Elim | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Inicial Nº 184 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Heroes De Jactay | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Nº 32014 Julio Armando Ruiz Vásquez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 32008 Señor De Los Milagros | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 33129 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Industrial Hermilio Valdizán | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Marcos Duran Martel | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa El Amauta José Carlos Mariátegui | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Mariscal Caceres | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 33356 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Marino Adrián Meza Rosales | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 32005 Esteban Pavletich | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 32814 Miguel Grau Seminario | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Privada La Divina Misericordia | — | — | — | — |
| San luis sector 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución educativa No. 32122 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 33257 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 32730 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 32843 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 32753 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Santiago Antunez De Mayolo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 32039 San Sebastian | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Sebastian | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 33044 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 32271 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 32765 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Gabriel Aguilar Nalvarte | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 33015 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 32678 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 33313 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 33354 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 33317 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 33248 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 32794 Javier Rolando Tello | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 32859 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 229 Ramiro Priale Priale | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Casa Hogar Lamedas Pampa | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Mario Vargas Llosa | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 33075 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 32973 El Gran Maestro De Pitumama | — | — | — | — |
| Institución educativa No. 32126 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 32043 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 32639 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 32837 Colegio Nacional | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Colegio Nacional | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 32015 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cegemun 32691 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 32691 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 33357 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 33067 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 32045 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Sariapampa | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 32129 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 33016 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 33326 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 33387 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 32664 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Javier Pulgar Vidal | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Militar Mariano Ignacio Prado | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Springfield School | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 33363 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 32125 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 32679 | — | — | — | — |
| Javier Pulgar Vidal | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 33138 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 32942 Pillco Mozo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Andres Fernandez Garrido | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Euclides | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Alessandro Volta | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Sagrado Corazon De Maria | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Venn Euler | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Milner Russell Solano | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Augusto Cardich | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Steve Jobs College | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Javier Pulgar Vidal | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora Del Rosario | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 33421 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Las Americas | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Pio De Pietrelcina | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Santa María de Fátima | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Miguel Febres | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 33023 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 33073 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Eclecial La Inmaculada Concepcion | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 32858 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Pedro Sanchez Gavidia | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 33012 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 32013 Pedro Sanchez Gavidia | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Ramon Castilla | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Colegio Cientifico Para Talentos Sthephen Hawking | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Pillko Marka | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Juan Pablo Ii | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Astex - El Principito | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jose Galvez Egusquiza | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 33130 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Maria De Los Angeles | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 33074 Heroes De Jactay | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 32002 Virgen Del Carmen | — | — | — | — |
| Señor De Burgos | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Matusita | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Francisco De Asis | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 33503 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Aplicacion Uniheval | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora Del Carmen | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Emilia Barcia Bonifatti | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 33080 Juan Antonio Ponce Vidal | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Leonardo Di Ser Piero Da Vinci | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jesus De Nazareth | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jose Antonio Encinas Franco | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Marc Volstad | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Winner College | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Nicolas Copernico | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Aurelio Baldor | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cristo Rey | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Huánuco
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Huánuco
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kotosh Preinca Culture | ||||
| Museo de Churubamba | ||||
| Museo Regional Leoncio Prado Gutierrez |
Libraries in Huánuco
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Central | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Huánuco
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de Ambo | |||||
| Mercado de Paucarbamba | |||||
| Mercado Isco | |||||
| Mercado Mayorista de Puelles | |||||
| Mercado Modelo de Huánuco | |||||
| Mercado Viejo de Huánuco | |||||
| Mercado Virgen del Carmen |
Hotels in Huánuco
50 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Huánuco
66 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Huánuco
6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Huánuco
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Huánuco
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Huánuco
18 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Huánuco
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Huánuco
12 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Huánuco
29 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Huánuco
23 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Huánuco
33 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Huánuco
9 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Huánuco
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Huánuco
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Huánuco
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini Airport | HUU | Medium Airport |
| Huánuco Viejo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pozuzo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tingo Maria Airport | TGI | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Huánuco
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Olva Courier | |
| Olva Courier | |
| Serpost | |
| Serpost |
Treatment Centers in Huánuco
12 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiología Huánuco | ||
| Cayran | ||
| Centro de Imágenes Tomografías y Resonancias Ambo | ||
| Clínica Roca | ||
| Detecta | ||
| Las Moras | ||
| San Fernando | ||
| San Gabriel | ||
| San Juan | ||
| San Sebastian de Quera | ||
| Santa María | ||
| Tomografías Campos |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Huánuco
67 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla | |
| Capilla | |
| Capilla de San Cristóbal | |
| Capilla de Zona Cero | |
| Capilla San Luis María de Monfort | |
| Capilla Santísima Cruz De Mayo | |
| Capilla Santísima Cruz De Mayo | |
| Capilla Señor de los Milagros de Paucarbambilla | |
| Capilla Señor de los Milagros de Paucarbambilla | |
| Casa De Oración Huerto De Eden | |
| Casa De Oración Huerto De Eden | |
| Catedral de Huánuco | |
| Catedral de Huánuco | |
| Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día | |
| Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día | |
| Iglesia Alianza Cristina y Misionera | |
| Iglesia Alianza Cristina y Misionera | |
| Iglesia Bautista Central | |
| Iglesia Bautista Central | |
| Iglesia de Huayopampa |
Quick Facts
Around Huánuco
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Huánuco
6 places within 15 km
- • Kotosh
- • Kotosh
- • Pan De Azucar
- • Cerro Visagaga
- • Ruinas de Shillacoto
- • Templo de las Manos Cruzadas
🇵🇪 About Peru
Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Huánuco
What is the population of Huánuco?
Huánuco has a population of 196,627 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 3,841 people per square mile, spread across 51.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Huánuco?
Huánuco has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 40°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 73.2 inches, with 24.1 inches of snow.
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