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Nuevo Occoro, Peru

Huancavelica · Peru

Nuevo Occoro is a small town in Huancavelica, Peru with a population of 507. Elevation: 12,904 ft (3,933 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

507 Population 2/sq mi density
12,904 ft Elevation 3,933 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
39.0 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population507
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain39.0 in/yr
Sunny Days357/yr
Elevation12,904 ft (3,933 m)
Population507
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation12,904 ft (3,933 m)
Coordinates-12.5948°, -75.0197°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceHuancavelica
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation39.0 inches (990 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.4 inches (11 cm)

About Nuevo Occoro

Nuevo Occoro is a small town in Peru (Huancavelica) with a population of 507. The city sits at an elevation of 12,904 feet (3,933 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.0 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Nuevo Occoro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,904 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

56°F Jan (14°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above Peru avg
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,904 ft (3,933 m)
Area273.4 sq mi (708.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-12.5948°N, 75.0197°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above Peru avg
Snowfall 4.4"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.40"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

148 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 3, 2025.

Sep 22, 2010 6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru M5.7 144 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 17 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 91 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km SE of Omas, Peru M5.5 128 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 134 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 96 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 127 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 85 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 109 km
Aug 16, 2007 15 km NE of Humay, Peru M5.2 142 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 70 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 83 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 51 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 114 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 124 km
Aug 20, 2017 19 km SSW of Huancano, Peru M5.1 148 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 75 km
Apr 7, 2022 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru M5.1 85 km
Feb 18, 2025 9 km NW of Mariposa, Peru M5.0 141 km
May 3, 1992 11 km NNW of Colonia, Peru M5.0 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (14°C) 4.9 in Warmest
February 49°F (10°C) 5.4 in Wettest
March 49°F (9°C) 5.1 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in
May 48°F (9°C) 1.0 in
June 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
July 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in
August 47°F (8°C) 0.9 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.3 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
December 49°F (10°C) 4.0 in

Nuevo Occoro has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 46°F in June to 56°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Nuevo Occoro

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 36027
Institución Educativa No. 36028
Institución Educativa Manuel Gonzales Prada
Nuevo Occoro
Institución Educativa No. 36101
Institución Educativa No. 36523
Institución Educativa No. 36419
Institución Educativa Occoro Viejo
Institución Educativa No. 36483
Institución Educativa Occopampa
Institución Educativa Rigoberto Calle Escobar
Institución Educativa No. 36023
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Radio Stations near Nuevo Occoro

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio La Unika AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Nuevo Occoro

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Regional Daniel Hernández Morillo

Farmers Markets in Nuevo Occoro

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Abastos de Huancavelica
Mercado Municipal de Moya
Mercado Municipal de Pampas

Clinics in Nuevo Occoro

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nuevo Occoro

Stadiums & Teams in Nuevo Occoro

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Airports Near Nuevo Occoro

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Huancayo AirportSmall Airport
Imperial AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Choclococha AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima

🇵🇪 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Nuevo Occoro

What is the population of Nuevo Occoro?

Nuevo Occoro has a population of 507 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 273.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nuevo Occoro?

Nuevo Occoro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 357 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.0 inches, with 4.4 inches of snow.

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