La Huaca, Peru
Lima region · Peru
La Huaca is a mid-size city in Lima region, Peru with a population of 99,915. Elevation: 577 ft (176 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°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 Huaca
Huaral is a city in Peru, capital of the Huaral Province in the Department of Lima. It is located within the jurisdiction of the Regional Government of Lima-Provinces and is located on the central coast of the country.
People
Climate
| Population | 99,915 |
| Population Density | 270 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Coordinates | -11.5273°, -77.1986° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Lima region |
| Average Temperature | 71°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.9 inches (303 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Huaca
La Huaca is a mid-size city in Peru (Lima region) with a population of 99,915. The city sits at an elevation of 577 feet (176 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.9 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in La Huaca
La Huaca has an average annual temperature of 19.5°C (67°F). The hottest month is Feb (22.5°C), the coldest is Sep (17.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 79 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.6°F |
| 31% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Area | 369.6 sq mi (957.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 270/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.5273°S, 77.1986°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1971 | CHUNGAR | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 600 | 85 km |
| 1586 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 26.0 m | 22 | 102 km |
| 1746 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 5,941 | 52 km |
| 1865 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 5 | 54 km |
| 1806 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 65 km |
| 1974 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 78 | 105 km |
| 1878 | CENTRAL PERU | Unknown | - | 5 | 57 km |
| 1860 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | - | - | 65 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in |
La Huaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 59°F in August to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.2") and November the driest (0.0").
Schools in La Huaca
11 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora De Guadalupe | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Cruz De Motupe | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 21554 Jose Olaya | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 21562 Oscar Berckemeyer Pazos | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 21551 Capitan Juan Vicente Suarez | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Humberto Arenas Velasquez | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 20802 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 20405 Salvador De Las Casas Dulanto | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Contigo Peru | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa El Angel | - | - | - | - |
| I.E. N° 21554 José Olaya | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near La Huaca
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinilo ¡Tu radio retro! 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000 | oldies & retro hits 70s 80s 90s 00s | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Enmanuel Huaycán | música y noticias, noticias | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in La Huaca
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chancay Museum | ||||
| Museo de Ancón | ||||
| Museo de la cultura Chancay | ||||
| Museo Sitio de Ancon |
Libraries in La Huaca
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal de Huaral | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Huaral | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Zoíla Casas Calderón | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Huaca
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asoc. Mercado de Frutas N°1 de Huaral "El Palmo" | |||||
| Galería Cahuas | |||||
| Galería La Pirámide | |||||
| La Nacional Plaza | |||||
| Mega Mercado ACOMESAR | |||||
| Mercado 21 de Julio | |||||
| Mercado Carlos Mora | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Chancay | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos de Huaral | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos de Huaral | |||||
| Mercado de Frutas García Alonso | |||||
| Mercado de Hortalizas | |||||
| Mercado El Rosario | |||||
| Mercado La Variante de Ancón | |||||
| Mercado Mayorista de Frutas El Huarangal | |||||
| Mercado Modelo | |||||
| Mercado Modelo Villas de Ancón |
Restaurants in La Huaca
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in La Huaca
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in La Huaca
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Huaca
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jorge Chávez International Airport | LIM | Large Airport |
| Huacho Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Palmas Air Base | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of La Huaca?
La Huaca has a population of 99,915 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 270 people per square mile, spread across 369.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Huaca?
La Huaca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 11.9 inches.
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