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Lacabamba, Peru

Ancash · Peru

Lacabamba is a small town in Ancash, Peru with a population of 378. Elevation: 10,988 ft (3,349 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

378 Population 1/sq mi density
10,988 ft Elevation 3,349 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
87.5 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Lacabamba

Lacabamba

Conchucos es una ciudad peruana ubicada en la región Ancash, provincia de Pallasca, distrito de Conchucos. Es asimismo capital del distrito de Conchucos. Se encuentra a una altitud de 3251 m s. n. m.

People

Population378
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain87.5 in/yr
Sunny Days352/yr
Elevation10,988 ft (3,349 m)
Population378
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation10,988 ft (3,349 m)
Coordinates-8.2604°, -77.8982°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAncash
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation87.5 inches (2,223 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.4 inches (1 cm)

About Lacabamba

Lacabamba is a small town in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 378. The city sits at an elevation of 10,988 feet (3,349 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 87.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Lacabamba has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 352 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 87.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,988 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average44.9°F
17% below Peru avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,988 ft (3,349 m)
Area540.2 sq mi (1,399.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-8.2604°N, 77.8982°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.5"
130% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 13, 2025.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 108 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 63 km
May 8, 2017 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru M5.2 138 km
Jan 15, 2019 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.2 148 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 144 km
Aug 13, 2025 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.0 139 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 85 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 80 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 100 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 82 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 36 km
Nov 19, 1998 2 km S of Coishco, Peru M4.7 118 km
Jul 23, 2013 5 km WSW of Coishco, Peru M4.6 121 km
Apr 6, 2013 23 km NNW of Puerto Santa, Peru M4.6 111 km
Jun 20, 2018 28 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru M4.6 144 km
May 8, 2002 27 km SSW of Puente Viru, Peru M4.6 113 km
Feb 23, 2023 22 km SW of Quiches, Peru M4.6 45 km
Jan 27, 2007 8 km W of Victor Raul, Peru M4.6 111 km
Apr 14, 2012 12 km WSW of Moche, Peru M4.6 133 km
Mar 1, 2008 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru M4.6 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis 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 1 117 km
1970 N. PERU Earthquake 0.5 m 66,794 144 km
1678 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
March 52°F (11°C) 4.9 in Wettest
April 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
May 51°F (10°C) 0.9 in
June 50°F (10°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 46°F (8°C) 0.3 in
August 50°F (10°C) 0.4 in
September 51°F (10°C) 1.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in Warmest
December 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in

Lacabamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 43°F in January to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Lacabamba

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 88170
Institución Educativa No. 88168
Institución Educativa No. 88209
Institución Educativa No. 88388
Institución Educativa No. 88175
Institución Educativa No. 88172
Institución Educativa No. 88161
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Museums in Lacabamba

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
El Señor de Uchus
Museo Arqueológico Zonal de Cabana

Airports Near Lacabamba

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chagual AirportCGLSmall Airport
Huamachuco AirportSmall Airport
Pampa Grande AirportSmall Airport
Pias AirportSmall Airport
Quiruvilca AirportSmall Airport
Tulpo AirportSmall Airport
Urpay AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
3,251 m (10,667 ft)
Postal Code
02876

🇵🇪 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 Lacabamba

What is the population of Lacabamba?

Lacabamba has a population of 378 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 540.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lacabamba?

Lacabamba 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 46°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 87.5 inches.

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