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La Merced, Peru
Huancavelica · Peru
La Merced is a small town in Huancavelica, Peru with a population of 647. Elevation: 9,409 ft (2,868 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About La Merced
Churcampa is a town in Peru. It is the capital of Churcampa District and Churcampa Province in the Huancavelica region.
People
Climate
| Population | 647 |
| Population Density | 8 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 9,409 ft (2,868 m) |
| Coordinates | -12.7882°, -74.3590° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Huancavelica |
| Average Temperature | 42°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 64.6 inches (1,640 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 35.7 inches (91 cm) |
About La Merced
La Merced is a small town in Peru (Huancavelica) with a population of 647. The city sits at an elevation of 9,409 feet (2,868 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 41°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 362 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,409 ft (2,868 m) |
| Area | 86.2 sq mi (223.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.7882°N, 74.3590°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in |
La Merced has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 41°F in January to 59°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.8") and June the driest (0.4").
Schools in La Merced
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 36789 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Abel Yance Ortiz | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 30987 Nuestra Señora De Las Mercedes | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 31125 Jose Jimenez Borja | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 36794 Santisima Trinidad | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in La Merced
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Central Huanta |
Airports Near La Merced
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport | AYP | Medium Airport |
| Imperial Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Laguna Choclococha Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Luisiana Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Palmapampa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pichari Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Francisco Airport | — | 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 Merced?
La Merced has a population of 647 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 86.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Merced?
La Merced has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 41°F in July. The area receives 362 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 64.6 inches, with 35.7 inches of snow.