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Lucanas, Peru
Ayacucho · Peru
Lucanas is a small town in Ayacucho, Peru with a population of 1,297. Elevation: 10,988 ft (3,349 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Lucanas
Lucanas is the largest province in the Ayacucho Region in Peru. Its seat is Puquio.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,297 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10,988 ft (3,349 m) |
| Coordinates | -14.6223°, -74.2334° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Ayacucho |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.7 inches (1,134 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 109.8 inches (279 cm) |
About Lucanas
Lucanas is a small town in Peru (Ayacucho) with a population of 1,297. The city sits at an elevation of 10,988 feet (3,349 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 356 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,988 ft (3,349 m) |
| Area | 365.5 sq mi (946.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.6223°N, 74.2334°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.2 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2024 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 134 km |
| 2018 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 137 km |
| 2013 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 139 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 44°F (6°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in |
Lucanas has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and July the driest (0.1").
Schools in Lucanas
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 24039 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Ccontacc | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Areas Tecnicas Santiago De Vado | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 24044 Luis Alberto Sanchez | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 24348 Cesar Vallejo | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 24042 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 24388 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Apostol Santiago De Lucanas | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 24415 | - | - | - | - |
| I.E. Secundaria Patron Santiago | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Lucanas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pampa Galeras |
Farmers Markets in Lucanas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de Ccollana | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Puquio |
Hotels in Lucanas
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Lucanas
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Lucanas
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lucanas
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Lucanas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Lucanas
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Maria Reiche Neuman Airport | NZC | Medium Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Lucanas?
Lucanas has a population of 1,297 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 365.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Lucanas?
Lucanas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.7 inches, with 109.8 inches of snow.