Marca, Peru

Ancash · Peru

Marca is a small town in Ancash, Peru with a population of 1,191. Elevation: 8,635 ft (2,632 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,191 Population 8/sq mi density
8,635 ft Elevation 2,632 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
88.5 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population1,191
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain88.5 in/yr
Elevation8,635 ft (2,632 m)
Population1,191
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation8,635 ft (2,632 m)
Coordinates-10.0880°, -77.4750°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAncash
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation88.5 inches (2,249 mm)
Annual Snowfall23.8 inches (60 cm)

About Marca

Marca is a small town in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 1,191. The city sits at an elevation of 8,635 feet (2,632 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Marca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 88.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 23.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 8,635 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.3°F
51% above Peru avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation8,635 ft (2,632 m)
Area142.9 sq mi (370.0 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates10.0880°S, 77.4750°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.5"
133% above Peru avg
Snowfall 23.8"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

112 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.6 on May 2, 2025.

Sep 23, 1995 81 km W of Paramonga, Peru M6.5 138 km
Apr 29, 1991 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru M5.9 132 km
Jul 17, 1992 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.8 122 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 146 km
May 11, 2002 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 119 km
Jul 31, 1995 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 94 km
Jan 19, 1996 72 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.6 143 km
Jan 15, 2020 57 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.4 126 km
Nov 5, 1998 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.3 101 km
Apr 1, 2015 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.3 83 km
Jul 18, 2016 17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.2 127 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 64 km
Dec 6, 2000 59 km WSW of Paramonga, Peru M5.2 130 km
Jul 29, 2004 61 km WSW of Supe Puerto, Peru M5.1 138 km
Nov 22, 1990 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru M5.1 125 km
Oct 19, 1992 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.1 111 km
Mar 31, 2022 40 km W of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.1 132 km
Mar 28, 2015 44 km SSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.0 118 km
May 12, 2020 37 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.0 95 km
Jul 28, 2007 34 km SW of Supe Puerto, Peru M5.0 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 92 km
1966 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 3.0 m 110 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 3.5 in
February 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in
March 47°F (8°C) 5.8 in Wettest
April 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
May 45°F (7°C) 0.6 in
June 44°F (6°C) 0.1 in Coldest
July 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 44°F (7°C) 0.1 in
September 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.3 in
November 47°F (8°C) 1.5 in
December 47°F (8°C) 1.8 in

Marca has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in June to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Marca

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa 86571 San Lorenzo - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 86609 - - - -
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Airports Near Marca

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani AirportATAMedium Airport
Patao Airport-Small Airport
Pativilca Airstrip-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
2,614 m (8,577 ft)
Postal Code
02490

🇵🇪 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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What is the population of Marca?

Marca has a population of 1,191 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 142.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Marca?

Marca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 88.5 inches, with 23.8 inches of snow.

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