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Oxamarca, Peru

Cajamarca Department · Peru

Oxamarca is a small town in Cajamarca Department, Peru with a population of 449. Elevation: 9,810 ft (2,990 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

449 Population 2/sq mi density
9,810 ft Elevation 2,990 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
47.2 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population449
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain47.2 in/yr
Sunny Days341/yr
Elevation9,810 ft (2,990 m)
Population449
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation9,810 ft (2,990 m)
Coordinates-7.0419°, -78.0680°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceCajamarca Department
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation47.2 inches (1,199 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Oxamarca

Oxamarca is a small town in Peru (Cajamarca Department) with a population of 449. The city sits at an elevation of 9,810 feet (2,990 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Oxamarca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 341 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 47.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,810 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average43.2°F
20% below Peru avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days341 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,810 ft (2,990 m)
Area196.3 sq mi (508.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-7.0419°N, 78.0680°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.2"
24% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.50"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Sep 12, 2024.

May 30, 1990 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M6.6 147 km
Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 34 km
Apr 29, 2000 30 km S of Soritor, Peru M5.7 132 km
Jun 9, 1990 3 km E of Rioja, Peru M5.5 150 km
Jun 6, 1990 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru M5.3 139 km
Dec 15, 2013 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru M5.2 146 km
Jul 29, 2002 northern Peru M5.2 138 km
Apr 6, 1991 13 km NE of Olleros, Peru M5.0 133 km
Jun 8, 1990 2 km WNW of Soritor, Peru M5.0 146 km
Apr 7, 1991 2 km WNW of Rioja, Peru M5.0 148 km
May 4, 1991 5 km W of Soritor, Peru M5.0 142 km
Apr 6, 1991 17 km NE of Olleros, Peru M4.8 136 km
Jun 15, 1990 3 km S of Soritor, Peru M4.8 145 km
Jul 10, 1998 2 km S of Soritor, Peru M4.8 145 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 84 km
Jun 4, 1990 13 km SSE of Vista Alegre, Peru M4.7 127 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 116 km
Jun 29, 2011 20 km SSW of Jepelacio, Peru M4.7 145 km
May 30, 1990 17 km WSW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M4.7 132 km
Mar 1, 2008 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru M4.6 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 5.4 in
March 55°F (13°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in
July 45°F (7°C) 1.1 in
August 54°F (12°C) 1.0 in Driest
September 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 5.0 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in Warmest
December 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in

Oxamarca has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 40°F in January to 55°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and August the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Oxamarca

50+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Piobamba
Institución Educativa No. 821421
Institución Educativa Pachachaca Alta
Institución Educativa No. 82508
Institución Educativa Iegecom Minas Conga
Institución Educativa Tallambo Alto
Institución Educativa Iegecom Nuevo Progreso
Institución Educativa No. 821476
Institución Educativa No. 82509
Institución Educativa Iegecom Cocan
Institución Educativa Cegecom El Porvenir Dos De Mayo
Institución Educativa No. 821496
Institución Educativa No. 82423
Institución Educativa No. 821144
Institución Educativa 821618 Corazon De Jesus
Institución Educativa No. 821483
Institución Educativa No. 82644
Institución Educativa No. 821282
Institución Educativa Cebgpc Yerbabuena
Institución Educativa Yerba Buena La Florida
Institución Educativa No. 821270
Institución Educativa No. 82847
Institución Educativa Chiriconga
Institución Educativa No. 821126
Institución Educativa Abel Calderon Carrera
Institución Educativa No. 82526
Institución Educativa No. 82525
Institución Educativa Iegecom San Francisco
Institución Educativa No. 82839
Institución Educativa Dulce Nombre De Jesus
Institución Educativa No. 82524
Institución Educativa No. 82504
Institución Educativa No. 821096
Institución Educativa No. 82505
Institución Educativa Cegecom Almirante Miguel Grau
Institución Educativa No. 82902
Institución Educativa No. 821145
Institución Educativa No. 821585
Institución Educativa No. 82500
Institución Educativa No. 82502
Institución Educativa No. 82421
Institución Educativa Oxamarca
Institución Educativa Mishuca
Institución Educativa No. 821040
Institución Educativa No. 82506
Institución Educativa La Quinua
Institución Educativa No. 82422
Institución Educativa Anexo-821484
Institución Educativa No. 821445
Institución Educativa Gustavo Rosel
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Radio Stations near Oxamarca

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Stereo TV peruvian cumbia, pop music MP3 192 kbps

Farmers Markets in Oxamarca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado ganadero

Stadiums & Teams in Oxamarca

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Airports Near Oxamarca

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias AirportCJAMedium Airport
Celendín AirportSmall Airport
Chota AirportSmall Airport
Lagunas AirportSmall Airport
Malin AirportSmall Airport
Pampa Grande AirportSmall Airport
San Francisco AirportSmall Airport
San Nicolas AirportRIMSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
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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 Oxamarca

What is the population of Oxamarca?

Oxamarca has a population of 449 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 196.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Oxamarca?

Oxamarca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 341 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.2 inches.

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