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Marcará, Peru
Ancash · Peru
Marcará is a small town in Ancash, Peru with a population of 1,416. Elevation: 9,331 ft (2,844 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Marcará
Marcará District is one of eleven districts of the Carhuaz Province in Peru.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,416 |
| Population Density | 10 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 9,331 ft (2,844 m) |
| Coordinates | -9.3226°, -77.6039° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Ancash |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 84.8 inches (2,153 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.7 inches (12 cm) |
About Marcará
Marcará is a small town in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 1,416. The city sits at an elevation of 9,331 feet (2,844 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 84.8 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,331 ft (2,844 m) |
| Area | 137.0 sq mi (354.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.3226°N, 77.6039°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 6 km |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 132 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 47°F (9°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 2.5 in |
Marcará has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 47°F in June to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (0.1").
Schools in Marcará
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa 86717 Tupac Amaru | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 86988 Cayetana Ferrer Chavez | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Tuspin | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 86276 Antonio Loli Laredo | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 86307 Teofilo Castillo | - | - | - | - |
| San Jose De Marcara | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Jose Maria Arguedas | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Marcará
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ichic-Willkawaín | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico de Ancash | ||||
| Museo de Chacas | ||||
| Willkawaín |
Libraries in Marcará
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Marcará
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro comercial y de abastos | |||||
| Centro Comercial Y De Abastos | |||||
| Gran Mercado de Productores "San Gabino" | |||||
| Gran Mercado Popular Huaraz | |||||
| La Parada | |||||
| Mercado Central de Huaraz | |||||
| Mercado de Challhua | |||||
| Mercado de Independencia | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal |
Hotels in Marcará
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Marcará
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Marcará
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Marcará
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Marcará
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Andina cervecería | ||||
| Ucuchá Cerveza Artesanal |
Stadiums & Teams in Marcará
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Marcará
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani Airport | ATA | Medium Airport |
| Caraz Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Casma Airport | - | Small Airport |
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Marcará?
Marcará has a population of 1,416 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 137.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Marcará?
Marcará has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 84.8 inches, with 4.7 inches of snow.