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Locroja, Peru

Huancavelica · Peru

Locroja is a small town in Huancavelica, Peru with a population of 946. Elevation: 10,843 ft (3,305 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

946 Population 11/sq mi density
10,843 ft Elevation 3,305 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
35.9 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Locroja

Churcampa is a town in Peru. It is the capital of Churcampa District and Churcampa Province in the Huancavelica region.

People

Population946
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain35.9 in/yr
Sunny Days348/yr
Elevation10,843 ft (3,305 m)
Population946
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation10,843 ft (3,305 m)
Coordinates-12.7403°, -74.4418°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceHuancavelica
Average Temperature42°F (6°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average42°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation35.9 inches (911 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)

About Locroja

Locroja is a small town in Peru (Huancavelica) with a population of 946. The city sits at an elevation of 10,843 feet (3,305 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 42°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.9 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Locroja has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 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 35.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 10,843 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 42°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average42.0°F
22% below Peru avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average42°F (5°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,843 ft (3,305 m)
Area86.2 sq mi (223.2 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates-12.7403°N, 74.4418°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"
6% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

123 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 30, 2025.

May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 132 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 75 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 126 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 65 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 141 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 117 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 44 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 56 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 40 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 127 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 80 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 108 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 81 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 60 km
Apr 7, 2022 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru M5.1 109 km
Aug 17, 1995 54 km WNW of Pangoa, Peru M5.1 148 km
May 13, 2019 16 km SW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.0 145 km
Jul 15, 2012 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru M5.0 117 km
Apr 10, 2022 6 km WSW of Comas, Peru M5.0 135 km
Apr 14, 2014 5 km WNW of Vilca, Peru M4.9 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in
February 56°F (13°C) 5.0 in Wettest
March 56°F (13°C) 4.9 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in
June 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 42°F (5°C) 0.6 in Coldest
August 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
November 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in Warmest
December 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in

Locroja has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 42°F in July to 58°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Locroja

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa 31211 Angela Moreno De Galvez
Institución Educativa 30989 Jesus De Nazareth
Institución Educativa 35024 Floriano Onofre Gamboa
Institución Educativa Luis Federico Salas Guevara Shultz
Institución Educativa 31144 Pedro Paz Soldan Y Unanue
Institución Educativa 31141 Felipe Huaman Poma De Ayala
Institución Educativa Cesar Vallejo
Institución Educativa 31126 German Caro Rios
Institución Educativa 31449 Jose Galvez Egusquiza
Institución Educativa 31143 Rodrigo Machado
Institución Educativa 31138 Leoncio Ignacio Arroyo
Institución Educativa 31142 Manuel Meliton Carvajal
Institución Educativa 31139 Sagrado Corazon De Jesus
Institución Educativa Jose Antonio Encinas Franco
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Farmers Markets in Locroja

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mega Centro
Mercado Central Huanta

Clinics in Locroja

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Locroja

Stadiums & Teams in Locroja

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Airports Near Locroja

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte AirportAYPMedium Airport
Imperial AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Choclococha AirportSmall Airport
Luisiana AirportSmall Airport
Pichari AirportSmall Airport
San Francisco AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
3,295 m (10,811 ft)

🇵🇪 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 Locroja

What is the population of Locroja?

Locroja has a population of 946 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 86.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Locroja?

Locroja has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 42°F in July. The area receives 348 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.9 inches.

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