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Ocaña, Peru

Ayacucho · Peru

Ocaña is a small town in Ayacucho, Peru with a population of 572. Elevation: 8,635 ft (2,632 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

572 Population 8/sq mi density
8,635 ft Elevation 2,632 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
18.9 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population572
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain18.9 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation8,635 ft (2,632 m)
Population572
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation8,635 ft (2,632 m)
Coordinates-14.3986°, -74.8228°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAyacucho
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation18.9 inches (481 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ocaña

Ocaña is a small town in Peru (Ayacucho) with a population of 572. The city sits at an elevation of 8,635 feet (2,632 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.9 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Ocaña enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 18.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,635 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above Peru avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,635 ft (2,632 m)
Area73.8 sq mi (191.1 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-14.3986°N, 74.8228°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.9"
50% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

535 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Jul 8, 2025.

Nov 12, 1996 60 km SW of Changuillo, Peru M7.7 113 km
Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 137 km
Jan 30, 2012 6 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.4 91 km
Aug 16, 2007 46 km WSW of Santiago, Peru M6.4 141 km
Apr 5, 1991 21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.3 77 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 73 km
Nov 13, 1996 54 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M6.1 106 km
Nov 13, 1996 29 km WSW of San Juan, Peru M6.0 135 km
Feb 18, 2014 10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M5.9 88 km
May 3, 2005 central Peru M5.9 62 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 83 km
Jul 12, 2024 24 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 128 km
Aug 16, 2007 25 km W of Santiago, Peru M5.8 122 km
May 18, 2009 35 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 140 km
Nov 15, 1996 30 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M5.8 82 km
Jun 28, 2007 41 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 143 km
Sep 28, 2004 21 km WNW of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 147 km
Jan 12, 2001 27 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.7 131 km
Jan 25, 2019 15 km WNW of Llipata, Peru M5.7 59 km
Jul 2, 2012 29 km SSE of Santiago, Peru M5.7 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1942 S. PERU Eruption + Earthquake 2.0 m 30 143 km
1996 S. PERU Earthquake 0.4 m 14 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
February 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 53°F (12°C) 0.9 in
May 51°F (11°C) 0.2 in
June 49°F (10°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 49°F (10°C) 0.1 in
September 51°F (10°C) 0.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in
December 54°F (12°C) 1.2 in

Ocaña has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 49°F in June to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Ocaña

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 24440
Institución Educativa No. 24203
Institución Educativa 24164 Plinio Bendezu Huaman
Institución Educativa Ignacio Guevara Calderon
Institución Educativa No. 24202
Institución Educativa No. 24184
Institución Educativa No. 24180
Institución Educativa 24507 De Sachabamba
Institución Educativa No. 24212
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Clinics in Ocaña

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ocaña

Stadiums & Teams in Ocaña

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Airports Near Ocaña

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Maria Reiche Neuman AirportNZCMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
2,638 m (8,655 ft)
Postal Code
05770

🇵🇪 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 Ocaña

What is the population of Ocaña?

Ocaña has a population of 572 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 73.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ocaña?

Ocaña enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.9 inches.

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