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Ocobamba, Peru

Apurímac Department · Peru

Ocobamba is a small town in Apurímac Department, Peru with a population of 772. Elevation: 9,882 ft (3,012 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

772 Population 11/sq mi density
9,882 ft Elevation 3,012 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
18.6 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Ocobamba

Ocobamba is a 5,126-metre-high (16,818 ft) mountain in the Vilcabamba mountain range in the Andes of Peru. It is located in the Cusco Region, Anta Province, Limatambo District, and in the Urubamba Province, Ollantaytambo District. Ocobamba lies southwest of Mount Huayanay.

People

Population772
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain18.6 in/yr
Sunny Days360/yr
Elevation9,882 ft (3,012 m)
Population772
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation9,882 ft (3,012 m)
Coordinates-13.4827°, -73.5603°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceApurímac Department
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation18.6 inches (472 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ocobamba

Ocobamba is a small town in Peru (Apurímac Department) with a population of 772. The city sits at an elevation of 9,882 feet (3,012 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Ocobamba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 18.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,882 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above Peru avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,882 ft (3,012 m)
Area69.7 sq mi (180.4 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates-13.4827°N, 73.5603°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.6"
51% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.93"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

175 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 124 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 99 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 144 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 128 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 132 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 106 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 114 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 92 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 118 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 135 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 92 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 114 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 117 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 69 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 102 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 106 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 95 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 144 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 67 km
Dec 26, 1999 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.1 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 6.7 in Warmest
February 58°F (15°C) 6.9 in Wettest
March 58°F (15°C) 6.5 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
May 58°F (14°C) 1.2 in
June 56°F (13°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
July 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
August 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
November 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in
December 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in

Ocobamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 56°F in June to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.9") and June the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Ocobamba

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Juan Velasco Alvarado
Institución Educativa No. 54355
Institución Educativa No. 54504
Institución Educativa No. 54199
Institución Educativa Manuel Gonzales Prada
Institución Educativa No. 54478
Institución Educativa No. 54611
Institución Educativa No. 54240
Institución Educativa Fernando Belaunde Terry
Institución Educativa No. 54675
Institución Educativa No. 54590
Institución Educativa No. 54667
Institución Educativa Cebe Ocobamba
Institución Educativa Jose Benigno Samanez Ocampo
Institución Educativa No. 54196
Jardin De Los Andes De Ocobamba
Institución Educativa No. 54197
Institución Educativa No. 54576
Institución Educativa No. 54548
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Museums in Ocobamba

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Andahuaylas
Museo Uripa

Libraries in Ocobamba

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Imprenta del Pueblo0.0

Farmers Markets in Ocobamba

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feria de Kutinachaca
Mercado Central de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de San Jerónimo
Mercado de Talavera
Mercado Modelo de Andahuaylas

Clinics in Ocobamba

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Challhuani
Ocobamba

Stadiums & Teams in Ocobamba

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Airports Near Ocobamba

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte AirportAYPMedium Airport
Andahuaylas AirportANSSmall Airport
Palmapampa AirportSmall Airport
Tamburco AirportSmall Airport
Vilcashuamán AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
3,058 m (10,033 ft)
Postal Code
03861

🇵🇪 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 Ocobamba

What is the population of Ocobamba?

Ocobamba has a population of 772 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 69.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ocobamba?

Ocobamba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.6 inches.

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