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Huaranchal, Peru

La Libertad · Peru

Huaranchal is a small town in La Libertad, Peru with a population of 1,077. Elevation: 7,694 ft (2,345 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

1,077 Population 6/sq mi density
7,694 ft Elevation 2,345 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
108.8 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Huaranchal

Huaranchal

Huaranchal District is one of ten districts of the province Otuzco in Peru.

People

Population1,077
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain108.8 in/yr
Sunny Days350/yr
Elevation7,694 ft (2,345 m)
Population1,077
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation7,694 ft (2,345 m)
Coordinates-7.6833°, -78.4500°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLa Libertad
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation108.8 inches (2,764 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Huaranchal

Huaranchal is a small town in Peru (La Libertad) with a population of 1,077. The city sits at an elevation of 7,694 feet (2,345 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 108.8 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Huaranchal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 350 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 108.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,694 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.0°F
35% above Peru avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days350 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,694 ft (2,345 m)
Area197.3 sq mi (510.9 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-7.6833°N, 78.4500°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.8"
186% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.50"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 13, 2025.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 76 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 148 km
Jun 24, 2022 near the coast of northern Peru M5.1 149 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 102 km
Aug 13, 2025 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.0 150 km
Apr 7, 1994 56 km SW of Victor Raul, Peru M4.9 144 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 102 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 82 km
Mar 20, 2003 42 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.8 134 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 92 km
Jun 29, 1993 49 km SW of Salaverry, Peru M4.7 133 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 99 km
May 25, 2019 64 km SW of Huanchaquito Alto, Peru M4.7 149 km
Jan 12, 2008 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru M4.7 144 km
Jun 20, 1994 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru M4.6 99 km
Apr 6, 2013 23 km NNW of Puerto Santa, Peru M4.6 129 km
May 8, 2002 27 km SSW of Puente Viru, Peru M4.6 118 km
Apr 14, 2012 12 km WSW of Moche, Peru M4.6 95 km
Mar 1, 2008 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru M4.6 73 km
Jan 27, 2007 8 km W of Victor Raul, Peru M4.6 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
March 60°F (16°C) 4.5 in Wettest
April 60°F (15°C) 2.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in
June 58°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 0.2 in
September 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
November 60°F (15°C) 1.5 in
December 60°F (15°C) 1.8 in

Huaranchal has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 52°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Huaranchal

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 80665
Institución Educativa No. 80922
Institución Educativa No. 81914
Institución Educativa No. 81912
Institución Educativa No. 80814
Institución Educativa No. 80719
Institución Educativa No. 80951
Institución Educativa No. 80311
Institución Educativa No. 80923
Institución Educativa No. 80713
Institución Educativa No. 81613
Institución Educativa No. 80328
Institución Educativa No. 80711
Institución Educativa No. 80310
Institución Educativa No. 81612
Institución Educativa No. 82076
Institución Educativa No. 80312
Institución Educativa No. 82172
Institución Educativa No. 81994
Institución Educativa No. 80803
Institución Educativa No. 80718
Institución Educativa No. 80826
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Museums in Huaranchal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Religioso de la I.V.P

Stadiums & Teams in Huaranchal

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Huaranchal

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International AirportTRULarge Airport
Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias AirportCJAMedium Airport
Casa Grande AirportSmall Airport
Huamachuco AirportSmall Airport
Malin AirportSmall Airport
Pampa Grande AirportSmall Airport
Quiruvilca AirportSmall Airport
Tulpo AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
2,208 m (7,244 ft)
Postal Code
13231

🇵🇪 About Peru

Capital Lima
Population 31,989,256
Area 1,285,220 km²
GDP (USD) $266,958,720,838
GDP per capita $7,888
HDI 0.762
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 79.5%
Urban population 84.8%
Currency PEN (Sol)
Languages Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Calling code +51
TLD .pe
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Peru

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Apr 2 Holy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo Santo
May 1 International Workers' Day Día del Trabajo
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Día de San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 28 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Jul 29 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Aug 30 Santa Rosa de Lima Día de Santa Rosa de Lima
Oct 8 Battle of Angamos Combate de Angamos
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de Todos los Santos
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Huaranchal

What is the population of Huaranchal?

Huaranchal has a population of 1,077 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 197.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Huaranchal?

Huaranchal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 350 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 108.8 inches.

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