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Maya, Peru
Ancash · Peru
Maya is a small town in Ancash, Peru with a population of 635. Elevation: 8,770 ft (2,673 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Maya
Carhuac es un centro poblado de Ancash ( Perú), capital del distrito de Ataquero, por mandato de la Ley N.º 12030 del 23 de diciembre de 1953, promulgada en el gobierno del general de división, Manuel Arturo Odría Amoretti, que trasladó la capitalidad anteriormente detentada por el poblado de Ataquero.El poblado de Carhuac está sito en la margen izquierda del río Santa, en la vertiente oriental de la Cordillera Negra. El distrito de Ataquero está en la provincia de Carhuaz), inclusa en el Departamento de Ancash, sujeta a la administración del Gobierno regional de Ancash, Perú.
People
Climate
| Population | 635 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,770 ft (2,673 m) |
| Coordinates | -9.2879°, -77.6782° |
| 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 Maya
Maya is a small town in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 635. The city sits at an elevation of 8,770 feet (2,673 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 | 8,770 ft (2,673 m) |
| Area | 137.0 sq mi (354.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.2879°N, 77.6782°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 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 | 4 km |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 124 km |
| 1678 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in |
Maya has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 48°F in June to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.4") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Maya
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 86295 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86987 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 86721 Fortunato Cancha Huarca | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 86757 Isaac Newton | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 86301 Virgen Purisima | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cped - 86301 Virgen Purisima | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 86988-2 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86299 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86298 | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Maya
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ichic-Willkawaín | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico de Ancash | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico Ichik Nuna - Caraz | ||||
| Museo Municipal Hernán Osorio Herrera | ||||
| Willkawaín |
Libraries in Maya
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Augusto Alba Herrera | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Maya
| 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 Campo Ferial de Caraz | |||||
| Mercado Central de Caraz | |||||
| Mercado Central de Huaraz | |||||
| Mercado de Challhua | |||||
| Mercado de Flores - Caraz | |||||
| Mercado de Independencia | |||||
| Mercado La Explanada de Caraz | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Río Llullán |
Breweries in Maya
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Andina cervecería | ||||
| Ucuchá Cerveza Artesanal |
Stadiums & Teams in Maya
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Maya
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 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Maya
What is the population of Maya?
Maya has a population of 635 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 137.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Maya?
Maya 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.