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Huayllán, Peru

Ancash · Peru

Huayllán is a small town in Ancash, Peru with a population of 497. Elevation: 9,803 ft (2,988 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

497 Population 4/sq mi density
9,803 ft Elevation 2,988 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
43.1 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Huayllán

Huayllán

Pomabamba is a town in the Pomabamba District of the Pomabamba Province in the Ancash Region of Peru.

People

Population497
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation9,803 ft (2,988 m)
Population497
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation9,803 ft (2,988 m)
Coordinates-8.8581°, -77.4357°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAncash
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation43.1 inches (1,094 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.1 inches (18 cm)

About Huayllán

Huayllán is a small town in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 497. The city sits at an elevation of 9,803 feet (2,988 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Huayllán has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 43.1 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,803 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below Peru avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,803 ft (2,988 m)
Area141.4 sq mi (366.3 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-8.8581°N, 77.4357°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above Peru avg
Snowfall 7.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.60"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Sep 12, 2024.

Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 32 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 124 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 148 km
May 8, 2017 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru M5.2 124 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 109 km
Oct 19, 1992 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.1 145 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 29 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 149 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 139 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 150 km
Aug 7, 2012 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 140 km
Aug 25, 2002 33 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M4.8 142 km
Sep 3, 2019 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 136 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 98 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 140 km
May 14, 2014 25 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru M4.7 141 km
Nov 19, 1998 2 km S of Coishco, Peru M4.7 132 km
Aug 17, 1998 2 km NNE of Llacllin, Peru M4.7 134 km
Aug 1, 2016 36 km NE of Arancay, Peru M4.7 99 km
Feb 23, 2023 22 km SW of Quiches, Peru M4.6 39 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 52 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
March 53°F (12°C) 4.6 in Wettest
April 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.0 in
June 52°F (11°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in
August 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in
September 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in Warmest
December 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in

Huayllán has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 43°F in January to 54°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and June the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Huayllán

20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Efrain Roca Gambini
Institución Educativa No. 84066
Institución Educativa No. 84309
Institución Educativa No. 84031
Institución Educativa No. 84015
Institución Educativa Jose Maria Arguedas
Institución Educativa No. 84062
Institución Educativa 84135 Inca Roca
Institución Educativa No. 84014
Institución Educativa 84139 Cirilo Calixto Felipe
Institución Educativa 84317 Feliciano Osorio Picon
Institución Educativa No. 84006
Institución Educativa No. 84059
Institución Educativa 84226 Epifanio Rondan Principe
Institución Educativa Epifanio Rondan Principe
Institución Educativa 84090 Val Pitkethly
Institución Educativa No. 84302
Institución Educativa 84140 Nicolas Bautista Cruz Santos
Institución Educativa Cesar Abrahan Vallejo Mendoza
Institución Educativa 84117 Sagrado Corazon Vilcabambino
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Farmers Markets in Huayllán

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado Convento

Bus Stations in Huayllán

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chavín Expres
Chavín Expres
Chavín Expres

Airports Near Huayllán

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani AirportATAMedium Airport
Caraz AirportSmall Airport
Tulpo AirportSmall Airport
Urpay AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
2,950 m (9,679 ft)

🇵🇪 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 Huayllán

What is the population of Huayllán?

Huayllán has a population of 497 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 Huayllán?

Huayllán has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.1 inches, with 7.1 inches of snow.

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