La Colpa, Peru
La Libertad · Peru
La Colpa is a mid-size city in La Libertad, Peru with a population of 41,613. Elevation: 10,945 ft (3,336 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About La Colpa
Huamachuco is a town in northern Peru and capital of the province Sánchez Carrión in La Libertad Region. The city is the seat of the Territorial Prelature of Huamachuco. Lake Sausacocha lies to the northeast.
People
Climate
| Population | 41,613 |
| Population Density | 168 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10,945 ft (3,336 m) |
| Coordinates | -7.8349°, -78.0638° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | La Libertad |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 67.1 inches (1,703 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.1 inches (0 cm) |
About La Colpa
La Colpa is a mid-size city in Peru (La Libertad) with a population of 41,613. The city sits at an elevation of 10,945 feet (3,336 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in La Colpa
La Colpa has an average annual temperature of 11.8°C (53°F). The hottest month is Sep (12.5°C), the coldest is Mar (11°C). Average annual precipitation is 404 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,945 ft (3,336 m) |
| Area | 248.5 sq mi (643.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 168/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.8349°S, 78.0638°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
La Colpa has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 46°F in January to 50°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and June the driest (0.6").
Schools in La Colpa
14 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 80133 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 80134 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 82115 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 80129 Cesar Vallejo | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Francisco Pinillos Montoya | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 80127 Mayor Santiago Zavala | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 82139 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 80161 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 80162 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 80959 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 80208 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 81740 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 80163 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución educativa No. 80647 | - | - | - | - |
Museums in La Colpa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Arqueologico de Huamachuco |
Libraries in La Colpa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pedagógico | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Colpa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Central de Cajabamba | |||||
| Mercado de Huamachuco | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal II Etapa |
Hotels in La Colpa
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in La Colpa
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in La Colpa
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in La Colpa
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Colpa
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in La Colpa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Colpa
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport | CJA | Medium Airport |
| Camposol Chao Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chagual Airport | CGL | Small Airport |
| Huamachuco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Malin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pampa Grande Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pias Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Quiruvilca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tulpo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Urpay Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
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What is the population of La Colpa?
La Colpa has a population of 41,613 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 168 people per square mile, spread across 248.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Colpa?
La Colpa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 67.1 inches.
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