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La Coipa, Peru

Cajamarca Department · Peru

La Coipa is a small town in Cajamarca Department, Peru with a population of 858. Elevation: 3,350 ft (1,021 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

858 Population 0/sq mi density
3,350 ft Elevation 1,021 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
46.4 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population858
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain46.4 in/yr
Sunny Days349/yr
Elevation3,350 ft (1,021 m)
Population858
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation3,350 ft (1,021 m)
Coordinates-5.3930°, -78.9062°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceCajamarca Department
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation46.4 inches (1,179 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Coipa

La Coipa is a small town in Peru (Cajamarca Department) with a population of 858. The city sits at an elevation of 3,350 feet (1,021 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

La Coipa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 349 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 46.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,350 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average71.3°F
32% above Peru avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days349 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,350 ft (1,021 m)
Area1,926.7 sq mi (4,990.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-5.3930°N, 78.9062°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"
22% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.90"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

73 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 26, 2025.

Aug 17, 1992 114 km NNE of La Peca, Peru M5.3 129 km
Aug 17, 2010 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru M5.2 122 km
Aug 13, 2000 64 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru M5.1 129 km
Apr 17, 2019 68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru M5.1 93 km
Jul 14, 2002 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru M5.0 10 km
Mar 9, 2020 4 km NW of Sapillica, Peru M4.9 142 km
Aug 6, 2000 54 km N of Yambrasbamba, Peru M4.9 120 km
Jul 21, 2021 7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru M4.9 22 km
Apr 9, 2016 70 km SE of Yantzaza, Ecuador M4.9 136 km
Dec 7, 1995 16 km NE of Cariamanga, Ecuador M4.9 146 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 112 km
Nov 21, 1993 87 km NNE of La Peca, Peru M4.8 108 km
May 21, 2017 10 km NNW of Lagunas, Peru M4.8 132 km
Apr 28, 1990 15 km NW of Sallique, Peru M4.8 58 km
Jun 25, 2022 71 km ENE of San Ignacio, Peru M4.8 80 km
Jan 25, 1993 15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru M4.7 88 km
Nov 14, 2013 13 km ENE of Cajaruro, Peru M4.7 75 km
Dec 14, 1996 26 km WSW of Canchaque, Peru M4.7 102 km
May 8, 1993 28 km E of Cariamanga, Ecuador M4.7 124 km
Mar 16, 2008 1 km NE of Motupe, Peru M4.6 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in
February 74°F (23°C) 3.3 in Warmest
March 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in Wettest
April 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
June 72°F (22°C) 2.9 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.8 in Coldest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 2.0 in
October 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in
November 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in
December 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in

La Coipa has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 70°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and August the driest (1.4").

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Schools in La Coipa

36 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución educativa No. 16655
Institución Educativa No. 821604
Institución Educativa No. 17656
Institución Educativa No. 17652
Institución Educativa No. 17651
Institución Educativa No. 17660
Institución Educativa No. 17650
Institución educativa No. 16476
Institución Educativa No. 17280
Institución Educativa No. 17654
Institución Educativa No. 16903
Institución Educativa No. 16379
Institución Educativa No. 16690
Institución Educativa No. 16904
Institución Educativa No. 16762
Institución Educativa Iegecom El Limon
Institución Educativa No. 16161
Institución Educativa No. 17655
Institución Educativa No. 17658
Institución Educativa No. 16633
Institución Educativa No. 16918
Institución Educativa No. 16755
Institución Educativa No. 17676
Institución Educativa 16771 Jose Galvez
Institución Educativa No. 16497
Institución Educativa No. 17969
Institución Educativa No. 17662
Institución Educativa No. 16486
Institución Educativa No. 17649
Institución Educativa No. 16896
Institución Educativa No. 16481
Institución Educativa No. 17968
Institución Educativa 16478 Pedro Ruiz Gallo
Institución Educativa No. 16471
Institución Educativa Cesar Abraham Vallejo
Institución Educativa No. 16944;Institución Educativa La Union
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Farmers Markets in La Coipa

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Clinics in La Coipa

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in La Coipa

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Airports Near La Coipa

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shumba AirportJAEMedium Airport
Baguá AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda El Valor AirportSmall Airport
Huancabamba AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima

🇵🇪 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 La Coipa

What is the population of La Coipa?

La Coipa has a population of 858 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 1,926.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Coipa?

La Coipa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 349 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.4 inches.

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