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Huaso, Peru
La Libertad · Peru
Huaso is a small town in La Libertad, Peru with a population of 301. Elevation: 10,089 ft (3,075 m). Average temperature: 86°F (30°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Huaso
A huaso is a Chilean countryman and skilled horseman, similar to the American cowboy, the Mexican charro, the gaucho of Argentina, Uruguay and Rio Grande Do Sul, and the Australian stockman. A female huaso is called a huasa, although the term china is far more commonly used for his wife or sweetheart, whose dress can be seen in cueca dancing. Huasos are found all over Central and Southern Chile while the Aysén and Magallanes Region sheep raisers are gauchos. The major difference between the huaso and the gaucho is that huasos are involved in farming as well as cattle herding.
People
Climate
| Population | 301 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10,089 ft (3,075 m) |
| Coordinates | -8.2245°, -78.4138° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | La Libertad |
| Average Temperature | 86°F (30°C) |
| January Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 77.5 inches (1,967 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Huaso
Huaso is a small town in Peru (La Libertad) with a population of 301. The city sits at an elevation of 10,089 feet (3,075 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 86°F (30°C). Temperatures range from 85°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 77.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 85.6°F |
| 59% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,089 ft (3,075 m) |
| Area | 540.2 sq mi (1,399.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.2245°N, 78.4138°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis 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 | 145 km |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 117 km |
| 1678 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 108 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85°F (29°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in |
Huaso has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 51°F in June to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.2").
Schools in Huaso
26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 80555 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 80579 Antonio Raimondi | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 80435 Martires De Los Andes | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82160 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 81667 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82039 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80747 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82114 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 80587 Abraham Navarro Gutierrez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 82108 Manuel Gonzales Prada | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 81666 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 80580 Virgen Del Rosario | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80581 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80870 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82040 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80612 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 80534 Ciro Alegria Bazan | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80559 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80583 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80610 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 81651 Albert Einstein | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80609 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80912 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 80611 Ramon Castilla Marquezado | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80582 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82041 | — | — | — | — |
Clinics in Huaso
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Huaso
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Huaso
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International Airport | TRU | Large Airport |
| Camposol Chao Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Huamachuco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malin Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pampa Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quiruvilca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tulpo Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Huaso
What is the population of Huaso?
Huaso has a population of 301 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 540.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Huaso?
Huaso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 86°F (30°C). Winter temperatures average 85°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 77.5 inches.