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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
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About 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
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,982 ft (2,433 m) |
| Coordinates | -6.5603°, -78.7347° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Cajamarca Department |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 72.6 inches (1,843 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,982 ft (2,433 m) |
| Area | 151.5 sq mi (392.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.5603°N, 78.7347°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").
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 | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Lajas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Stadiums & Teams in Lajas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Lajas
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport | CJA | Medium Airport |
| Celendín Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chota Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lagunas Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Lajas
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.