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Morococha, Peru
Junin · Peru
Morococha is a small city in Junin, Peru with a population of 7,890. Elevation: 13,077 ft (3,986 m). Average temperature: 40°F (5°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Morococha
Morococha is a town in the Morococha District in the Yauli Province of the Junín Region in Peru. It was the capital of the Morococha District until September 12, 2013, when the town of Nueva Morococha was established as the new capital of the district by Law No. 30081.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,890 |
| Population Density | 54 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 13,077 ft (3,986 m) |
| Coordinates | -11.5878°, -76.0632° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Junin |
| Average Temperature | 40°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 59.2 inches (1,505 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 126.6 inches (322 cm) |
About Morococha
Morococha is a small city in Peru (Junin) with a population of 7,890. The city sits at an elevation of 13,077 feet (3,986 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 39°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 40.3°F |
| 25% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 351 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,077 ft (3,986 m) |
| Area | 146.4 sq mi (379.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.5878°N, 76.0632°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1971 | CHUNGAR | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 600 | 72 km |
| 1746 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 5,941 | 132 km |
| 1865 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 5 | 122 km |
| 1806 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 126 km |
| 1878 | CENTRAL PERU | Unknown | - | 5 | 112 km |
| 1860 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | - | - | 126 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 5.3 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 37°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 37°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| September | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.5 in |
Morococha has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 37°F in August to 42°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (0.4").
Schools in Morococha
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa 31776 Jose Carlos Mariategui | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 31169 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 30934 Corazon De Maria | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 30001-8 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Cped - 31176 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 31176 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 30001-47 Ernest Malinowsky | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Ricardo Palma | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 31159 Horacio Zeballos Gamez | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Morococha
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Modelo Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Señor de Los Milagros |
Restaurants in Morococha
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Morococha
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Morococha
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Morococha
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Morococha
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Morococha
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Francisco Carle Airport | JAU | Medium Airport |
| Capitán FAP Leonardo Alvariño Herr Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Vicco Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Morococha?
Morococha has a population of 7,890 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 54 people per square mile, spread across 146.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Morococha?
Morococha has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 39°F in July. The area receives 351 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 59.2 inches, with 126.6 inches of snow.