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Lares, Peru
Cuzco Department · Peru
Lares is a small town in Cuzco Department, Peru with a population of 522. Elevation: 10,479 ft (3,194 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
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About Lares
Lares were guardian deities in ancient Roman religion. Their origin is uncertain; they may have been hero-ancestors, guardians of the hearth, fields, boundaries, or fruitfulness, or an amalgam of these.
People
Climate
| Population | 522 |
| Population Density | 8 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10,479 ft (3,194 m) |
| Coordinates | -13.1044°, -72.0439° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Cuzco Department |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.6 inches (776 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Lares
Lares is a small town in Peru (Cuzco Department) with a population of 522. The city sits at an elevation of 10,479 feet (3,194 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,479 ft (3,194 m) |
| Area | 69.6 sq mi (180.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.1044°N, 72.0439°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (141 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 141 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in |
Lares has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 44°F in July to 50°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.3").
Schools in Lares
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 51035 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 50596 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Tupac Amaru | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 50597 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 501086 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 50739 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cesar Vallejo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 50167 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 501371 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 501276 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 50206 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 50197 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Lares
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Salkantay | — | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| JVM la Estación (Cusco) | baladas | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RAM Cusco | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Antena 5 Cusco 1600 AM (más que una Radio !) | clasicos, cultural | MP3 | |
| JVM la Estación | baladas | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Lares
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alqa Museo de Arte Popular Andino | ||||
| Inca Wasi Casa Museo | ||||
| Inkariy Museum | ||||
| Museo de la Chicha Yola | ||||
| Museo de Qespiwanka | ||||
| Yucay Museum |
Libraries in Lares
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal Urubamba | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Lares
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfalfa Market | |||||
| Mercado de Huayllabamba | |||||
| Mercado de Huayllabamba | |||||
| Mercado de Productores Agroecologicos Lares | |||||
| Mercado de Productores de Urubamba | |||||
| Mercado de Productores San José de Urco | |||||
| Mercado Modelo | |||||
| Mercado Ollantaytambo | |||||
| Plaza Manya Raqui Graft Market | |||||
| Urubamba Market | |||||
| Urubamba Old Market |
Hotels in Lares
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Lares
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Lares
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Lares
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lares
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Lares
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Lares
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport | CUZ | Large Airport |
| Patria Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lares
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Templo Santos Cosme y Damian |
Quick Facts
🇵🇪 About Peru
Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Lares
What is the population of Lares?
Lares has a population of 522 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 69.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Lares?
Lares has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.6 inches.