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Mache, Peru

La Libertad · Peru

Mache is a small town in La Libertad, Peru with a population of 708. Elevation: 10,892 ft (3,320 m). Average temperature: 86°F (30°C).

Data updated June 2026

708 Population 4/sq mi density
10,892 ft Elevation 3,320 meters
86°F Avg Temperature 30°C
77.5 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Mache

Mache

Mache es una localidad peruana capital del Distrito de Mache de la Provincia de Otuzco en el Departamento de La Libertad. Se ubica aproximadamente a unos 100 kilómetros al este de la ciudad de Trujillo.

People

Population708
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp86°F (30°C)
Rain77.5 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation10,892 ft (3,320 m)
Population708
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation10,892 ft (3,320 m)
Coordinates-8.0301°, -78.5350°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLa Libertad
Average Temperature86°F (30°C)
January Average85°F (29°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation77.5 inches (1,967 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mache

Mache is a small town in Peru (La Libertad) with a population of 708. The city sits at an elevation of 10,892 feet (3,320 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 86°F (30°C). Temperatures range from 85°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 77.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Mache has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 86°F (30°C). Winters average 85°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 330 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 77.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,892 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

85°F Jan (29°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average85.6°F
59% above Peru avg
January Average85°F (29°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,892 ft (3,320 m)
Area197.3 sq mi (510.9 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-8.0301°N, 78.5350°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.5"
104% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.24"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

95 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 13, 2025.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 109 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 124 km
Apr 26, 2015 76 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.6 147 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 139 km
Jan 15, 2019 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.2 116 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 103 km
Mar 21, 2015 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 149 km
Jun 24, 2022 near the coast of northern Peru M5.1 112 km
Feb 19, 2024 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 149 km
Jul 23, 1997 33 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 138 km
Aug 13, 2025 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.0 111 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 143 km
Oct 5, 2001 75 km SW of Salaverry, Peru M4.9 126 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 42 km
Apr 7, 1994 56 km SW of Victor Raul, Peru M4.9 108 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 63 km
Jan 9, 2024 59 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 135 km
Mar 20, 2003 42 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.8 116 km
Oct 3, 2009 66 km SSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.8 124 km
May 8, 2021 80 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M4.7 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1970 N. PERU Earthquake 0.5 m 66,794 133 km
1678 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 85°F (29°C) 1.4 in
February 53°F (12°C) 1.6 in
March 53°F (11°C) 2.2 in Wettest
April 52°F (11°C) 1.2 in
May 51°F (11°C) 0.6 in
June 50°F (10°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
July 85°F (30°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 50°F (10°C) 0.3 in
September 51°F (11°C) 0.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.1 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.9 in
December 53°F (11°C) 0.9 in

Mache has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 50°F in June to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.2") and June the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Mache

48 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 80654
Institución Educativa No. 80267
Institución Educativa No. 80763
Institución Educativa No. 80721
Institución Educativa No. 80995
Institución Educativa No. 80930
Institución Educativa No. 80013
Institución Educativa San Juan Bautista
Institución Educativa No. 80996
Institución Educativa No. 80909
Institución Educativa No. 82171
Institución Educativa 80249 Luis Felipe De La Puente
Institución Educativa No. 80268
Institución Educativa No. 80726
Institución Educativa Cped - 80251
Institución Educativa No. 80251
Institución Educativa No. 82113
Institución Educativa No. 80258
Institución Educativa No. 80813
Institución Educativa No. 80320
Institución Educativa No. 81711
Institución Educativa No. 82032
Institución Educativa No. 80318
Institución Educativa No. 80720
Institución Educativa No. 80335
Institución Educativa No. 80184
Institución Educativa No. 80980
Institución Educativa No. 82030
Institución Educativa No. 80058
Institución educativa No. 80977
Institución educativa No. 80269
Institución Educativa No. 80269
Institución Educativa No. 80350
Institución Educativa Simon Bolivar
Institución Educativa No. 80255
Mache
Institución Educativa 80256 Cesar Vallejo Mendoza
Institución educativa No. 80257
Institución Educativa No. 80230
Institución Educativa 80252 Miguel Angel Otiniano Zavaleta
Institución Educativa No. 82028
Institución Educativa No. 80764
Institución Educativa No. 80858
Institución Educativa No. 80851
Institución Educativa No. 80314
Institución Educativa No. 80653
Institución Educativa No. 80724
Institución Educativa No. 80658
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Radio Stations near Mache

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Peru folk radio MP3 128 kbps
Frecuencia 100 101.9 cumbia peruana, latin pop AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Mache

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Religioso de la I.V.P

Hotels in Mache

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Viajero

Restaurants in Mache

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El viajero

Clinics in Mache

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ayangay

Stadiums & Teams in Mache

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mache

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International AirportTRULarge Airport
Camposol Chao AirportSmall Airport
Casa Grande AirportSmall Airport
Huamachuco AirportSmall Airport
Malin AirportSmall Airport
Pampa Grande AirportSmall Airport
Quiruvilca AirportSmall Airport
Tulpo AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mache

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia San Juan Bautista

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
3,320 m (10,893 ft)
Postal Code
13175

🇵🇪 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 Mache

What is the population of Mache?

Mache has a population of 708 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 197.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mache?

Mache has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 86°F (30°C). Winter temperatures average 85°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 77.5 inches.

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