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Lajas, Peru

Cajamarca Department · Peru

Lajas is a small town in Cajamarca Department, Peru with a population of 0. Elevation: 7,982 ft (2,433 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

7,982 ft Elevation 2,433 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
72.6 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Lajas

Lajas

Lajas es una localidad peruana ubicada en la región Cajamarca, provincia de Chota, distrito de Lajas. Es asimismo capital del distrito de Lajas. Se encuentra a una altitud de 2137 m s. n. m. Tiene una población de 2570 habitantes en 1993.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain72.6 in/yr
Sunny Days336/yr
Elevation7,982 ft (2,433 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation7,982 ft (2,433 m)
Coordinates-6.5603°, -78.7347°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceCajamarca Department
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation72.6 inches (1,843 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lajas

Lajas is a small town in Peru (Cajamarca Department) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 7,982 feet (2,433 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Lajas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 336 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 72.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,982 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above Peru avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,982 ft (2,433 m)
Area151.5 sq mi (392.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-6.5603°N, 78.7347°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.6"
91% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.10"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 12, 2025.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 124 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 135 km
Jun 12, 2025 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru M5.0 134 km
Jul 14, 2002 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru M5.0 133 km
Apr 6, 1991 13 km NE of Olleros, Peru M5.0 146 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 61 km
Apr 28, 1990 15 km NW of Sallique, Peru M4.8 135 km
Jan 12, 2008 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru M4.7 103 km
Jan 25, 1993 15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru M4.7 96 km
Nov 14, 2013 13 km ENE of Cajaruro, Peru M4.7 107 km
Jun 10, 2000 5 km N of Pátapo, Peru M4.6 101 km
Jun 20, 1994 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru M4.6 74 km
Mar 16, 2008 1 km NE of Motupe, Peru M4.6 117 km
Jun 13, 2003 14 km ESE of Jayanca, Peru M4.6 108 km
Jul 27, 2004 26 km N of Bellavista, Peru M4.6 127 km
Sep 10, 1999 32 km NW of Yambrasbamba, Peru M4.5 132 km
Dec 16, 1995 9 km NNE of Bellavista, Peru M4.5 109 km
Dec 1, 1998 14 km NNW of Chalamarca, Peru M4.5 31 km
May 12, 2015 11 km SSW of Sondorillo, Peru M4.5 149 km
Jan 13, 2014 35 km N of La Peca, Peru M4.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
March 57°F (14°C) 6.1 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
June 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in
July 58°F (14°C) 1.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
October 56°F (13°C) 4.8 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
December 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in

Lajas has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 55°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Lajas

43 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 10439
Institución Educativa No. 10440
Institución Educativa No. 10980
Institución Educativa No. 101062
Institución Educativa No. 10433
San Antonio De Padua
Institución Educativa Anaximandro Vega
Ceba - Anaximandro Vega
Institución Educativa No. 10435
Institución Educativa No. 10432
Octavio Vasquez Tarrillo
Institución Educativa No. 10436
Institución Educativa No. 10413
Institución Educativa No. 101028
Institución Educativa No. 10389
Institución Educativa No. 10442
Institución Educativa No. 101111
Institución Educativa No. 10445
Institución Educativa No. 10438
Institución Educativa No. 10437
Institución Educativa Jose Antonio Encinas
Institución Educativa No. 10441
Institución Educativa Grimaniel Fernandez Centurion
Institución Educativa Jose Arana Berruete
Institución Educativa No. 10893
Institución Educativa No. 10419
Institución Educativa No. 10754
Institución Educativa No. 101031
Institución Educativa Gerardo Guerrero Guevara
Institución Educativa No. 10242
Institución Educativa No. 10404
Institución Educativa No. 10443
Institución Educativa No. 10962
Institución Educativa No. 10810
Institución Educativa No. 16965
Institución Educativa No. 101006
Institución Educativa Jorge Chavez Dartnell
Institución Educativa No. 10277
Institución Educativa No. 16962
Institución Educativa No. 10426
Institución Educativa Jorge Basadre
Institución Educativa No. 10444
Institución Educativa No. 10425
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Farmers Markets in Lajas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central
Mercado Central
Mercado Central de Bambamarca
Mercado Mayorista
Mercado Nuevo Oriente
Mercado Santa Celia

Clinics in Lajas

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lajas

Stadiums & Teams in Lajas

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Airports Near Lajas

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias AirportCJAMedium Airport
Celendín AirportSmall Airport
Chota AirportSmall Airport
Lagunas AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
2,137 m (7,011 ft)
Postal Code
06601

🇵🇪 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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What is the weather like in Lajas?

Lajas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 336 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 72.6 inches.

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