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Mirgas, Peru
Ancash · Peru
Mirgas is a small town in Ancash, Peru with a population of 654. Elevation: 10,210 ft (3,112 m). Average temperature: 34°F (1°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Mirgas
Mirgas District is one of six districts of the province Antonio Raymondi in Peru.
People
Climate
| Population | 654 |
| Population Density | 7 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10,210 ft (3,112 m) |
| Coordinates | -9.0792°, -77.0934° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Ancash |
| Average Temperature | 34°F (1°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 52.1 inches (1,323 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.5 inches (11 cm) |
About Mirgas
Mirgas is a small town in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 654. The city sits at an elevation of 10,210 feet (3,112 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 34°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 33°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 34.2°F |
| 37% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,210 ft (3,112 m) |
| Area | 89.0 sq mi (230.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.0792°N, 77.0934°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 65 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 33°F (0°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in |
Mirgas has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 33°F in July to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.4").
Schools in Mirgas
24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 86741 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86187 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 86983 Domingo Savio | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 86738 El Amauta Jose Maria Arguedas Altamirano | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 86806 Niceforo Horacio Zeballos Gamez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86806 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86977 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86208 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86981 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86207 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 86737 Jorge Nonni Mainetti | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86918 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución educativa No. 84155 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86858 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 86186 Jose Antonio Encinas Franco | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Santa Isabel | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86209 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86740 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 86231 Manuel Gonzales Prada | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 86739 Albert Einstein | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86206 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Mariano Melgar Y Valdivieso | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 86933 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 84155 - Llamaca | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Mirgas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado |
Airports Near Mirgas
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani Airport | ATA | Medium Airport |
| Caraz Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Palmas del Espino Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Playa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Uchiza Airport | UCZ | Small Airport |
| Urpay Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Mirgas
What is the population of Mirgas?
Mirgas has a population of 654 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 89.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mirgas?
Mirgas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 33°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.1 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.