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Pacaraos, Peru
Lima region · Peru
Pacaraos is a small town in Lima region, Peru with a population of 404. Elevation: 10,938 ft (3,334 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Pacaraos
Pacaraos es una localidad peruana, capital del distrito homónimo ubicado de la provincia de Huaral en el departamento de Lima. Administrativamente se halla en la circunscripción del Gobierno Regional de Lima. Fue fundada en 1536 con el nombre de villa de Santa Lucía de Pacaraos por orden del conquistador Francisco Pizarro. Se ubica a 3396 m s. n. m.
People
Climate
| Population | 404 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10,938 ft (3,334 m) |
| Coordinates | -11.1861°, -76.6475° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Lima region |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 57.3 inches (1,456 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 300.3 inches (763 cm) |
About Pacaraos
Pacaraos is a small town in Peru (Lima region) with a population of 404. The city sits at an elevation of 10,938 feet (3,334 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.3 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,938 ft (3,334 m) |
| Area | 457.0 sq mi (1,183.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.1861°N, 76.6475°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 | 14 km |
| 1746 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 5,941 | 108 km |
| 1865 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 5 | 103 km |
| 1806 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 113 km |
| 1878 | CENTRAL PERU | Unknown | — | 5 | 98 km |
| 1860 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 38°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 37°F (3°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 47°F (9°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 36°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| September | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 4.0 in |
Pacaraos has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 36°F in August to 47°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (0.2").
Schools in Pacaraos
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa 20468 Maria Parado De Bellido | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 20420 Ramon Castilla | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cped - 20420 Ramon Castilla | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 20416 Santa Lucia | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Alonso De Messias | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 20418 Divino Maestro | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cped - 20422 Nuestro Señor De Exaltacion | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 20422 Nuestro Señor De Exaltacion | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Pacaraos
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinilo ¡Tu radio retro! 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000 | oldies & retro hits 70s 80s 90s 00s | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Hotels in Pacaraos
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Pacaraos
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Pacaraos
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Pacaraos
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Pacaraos
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ricrán Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Vicco Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Pacaraos?
Pacaraos has a population of 404 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 457.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pacaraos?
Pacaraos has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 339 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 57.3 inches, with 300.3 inches of snow.