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Huaylillas, Peru

La Libertad · Peru

Huaylillas is a small town in La Libertad, Peru with a population of 598. Elevation: 7,749 ft (2,362 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

598 Population 4/sq mi density
7,749 ft Elevation 2,362 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
46.1 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Huaylillas

Huaylillas

Huaylillas es una localidad peruana capital del Distrito de Huaylillas de la Provincia de Pataz en el Departamento de La Libertad. Se ubica aproximadamente a unos 380 kilómetros al sureste de la ciudad de Trujillo.

People

Population598
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain46.1 in/yr
Sunny Days324/yr
Elevation7,749 ft (2,362 m)
Population598
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation7,749 ft (2,362 m)
Coordinates-8.1868°, -77.3449°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLa Libertad
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation46.1 inches (1,170 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.3 inches (1 cm)

About Huaylillas

Huaylillas is a small town in Peru (La Libertad) with a population of 598. The city sits at an elevation of 7,749 feet (2,362 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Huaylillas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 324 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 46.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,749 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below Peru avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,749 ft (2,362 m)
Area141.4 sq mi (366.3 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-8.1868°N, 77.3449°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.1"
21% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

52 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.3 on May 23, 2025.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 116 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 80 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 111 km
Apr 10, 2005 59 km ESE of Huicungo, Peru M5.3 134 km
May 8, 2017 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru M5.2 77 km
Dec 15, 2013 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru M5.2 120 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 116 km
Jul 29, 2002 northern Peru M5.2 146 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 96 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 141 km
Aug 25, 2002 33 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M4.8 135 km
Sep 3, 2019 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 148 km
Jun 18, 1991 43 km E of Uchiza, Peru M4.8 145 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 42 km
Aug 1, 2016 36 km NE of Arancay, Peru M4.7 120 km
Apr 9, 2008 14 km SE of Pajarillo, Peru M4.7 131 km
May 14, 2014 25 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru M4.7 122 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 69 km
Aug 2, 2017 48 km E of Uchiza, Peru M4.7 149 km
Feb 23, 2023 22 km SW of Quiches, Peru M4.6 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 1 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
March 57°F (14°C) 5.2 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
June 56°F (13°C) 0.5 in Driest
July 49°F (9°C) 0.6 in
August 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in Warmest
December 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in

Huaylillas has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 46°F in January to 58°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Huaylillas

26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución educativa No. 80432
Institución Educativa No. 82192
Institución Educativa No. 80495
Institución Educativa Anexo-80494
Institución Educativa No. 80494
Institución Educativa 80428 San Jose
Institución Educativa 80472 San Francisco De Asis
Institución Educativa Anexo-80737
Institución Educativa No. 80429
Institución educativa No. 80920
Institución Educativa Nicolas Goicochea Arellano
Institución Educativa No. 80742
Institución Educativa No. 80448
Institución Educativa No. 82048
Institución Educativa No. 80474
Institución Educativa No. 80473
Institución Educativa Cesar Vallejo
Institución Educativa No. 80827
Institución Educativa No. 80433
Institución educativa No. 82179
Institución Educativa No. 80475
Institución Educativa No. 81642
Institución educativa No. 82180
Institución Educativa No. 80434
Institución Educativa No. 80476
Institución educativa No. 82181
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Radio Stations near Huaylillas

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Exitosa news, noticias AAC 64 kbps
Radio La Inolvidable UNKNOWN
Radio Mágica 88.3 FM AAC 128 kbps
Radio Urbana (Caraz - Ancash Peru) noticias, reggaeton AAC+ 64 kbps

Libraries in Huaylillas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
La Alborada0.0

Farmers Markets in Huaylillas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercano Municipal de Retamas

Stadiums & Teams in Huaylillas

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Huaylillas

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chagual AirportCGLSmall Airport
Huamachuco AirportSmall Airport
Pampa Grande AirportSmall Airport
Pias AirportSmall Airport
Tulpo AirportSmall Airport
Urpay AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
2,380 m (7,809 ft)
Postal Code
13520

🇵🇪 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 Huaylillas

What is the population of Huaylillas?

Huaylillas has a population of 598 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 141.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Huaylillas?

Huaylillas has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.1 inches.

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