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Pacaycasa, Peru

Ayacucho · Peru

Pacaycasa is a small town in Ayacucho, Peru with a population of 466. Elevation: 8,409 ft (2,563 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).

Data updated June 2026

466 Population 42/sq mi density
8,409 ft Elevation 2,563 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
45.3 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Pacaycasa

Chanchara is a town in Peru, it is located at 13°3'0S 74°16'0W and has an altitude of 2734 metres.

People

Population466
Density42/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain45.3 in/yr
Sunny Days344/yr
Elevation8,409 ft (2,563 m)
Population466
Population Density42 / sq mi
Elevation8,409 ft (2,563 m)
Coordinates-13.0569°, -74.2136°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAyacucho
Average Temperature40°F (4°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average38°F (3°C)
Annual Precipitation45.3 inches (1,150 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.4 inches (37 cm)

About Pacaycasa

Pacaycasa is a small town in Peru (Ayacucho) with a population of 466. The city sits at an elevation of 8,409 feet (2,563 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 38°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.3 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Pacaycasa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 344 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 45.3 inches. The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,409 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 38°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average39.8°F
26% below Peru avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average38°F (3°C)
Sunny Days344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,409 ft (2,563 m)
Area11.1 sq mi (28.8 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates-13.0569°N, 74.2136°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.3"
19% above Peru avg
Snowfall 14.4"
Wettest Month (Feb) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

119 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 30, 2025.

May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 98 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 95 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 115 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 109 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 100 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 133 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 148 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 44 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 35 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 141 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 27 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 96 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 133 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 123 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 84 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 50 km
Apr 7, 2022 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru M5.1 116 km
Jul 15, 2012 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru M5.0 74 km
May 13, 2019 16 km SW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.0 112 km
Feb 19, 2024 11 km NW of Huachocolpa, Peru M4.9 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 4.0 in
February 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in Wettest
March 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in
May 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in
June 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 38°F (3°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
September 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in Warmest
December 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in

Pacaycasa has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 38°F in July to 63°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.4") and June the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Pacaycasa

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa 38642 Inca Garcilazo De La Vega
Institución Educativa Teniente Coronel Mariano Sosa Lozano
Institución Educativa Mariscal Antonio Jose De Sucre
Institución Educativa 38283 Mariscal Antonio De Sucre (pacaycasa)
Institución Educativa No. 38806
Institución Educativa No. 38039
I.E. Mariano Sosa Lozano
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Museums in Pacaycasa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Joaquín López Antay
La Batalla de Ayacucho
Museo Andrés A. Cáceres
Museo De Arqueologia Y Antropologia Hipolito Unanue
Museo de Arte Popular Joaquín López Antay
Museo de la memoria "para que no se repita" ANFASEP
Museo de las Abejas
Museo de sitio Wari
Museo textil

Libraries in Pacaycasa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Central -Efrain Morote Best0.0
Inversiones Continental0.0
Libreria Bazar Estudio0.0
Mercantil Ayacucho0.0

Farmers Markets in Pacaycasa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
12 de abril
Gamarra Lima
Mercado Capillapata
Mercado Capillapata
Mercado Central Huanta
Mercado de Abastos Andrés F .Vivanco
Mercado Jesus Nazareno
Mercado Magdalena
Mercado Mayorista Las Américas
Mercado Minorista Mariscal Caceres
Mercado Nery García Zárate
Mercado San José
Mercado Señor de Arequipa
Plaza Market

Gas Stations in Pacaycasa

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alba Lagunilla
Huayllapampa
Pacaycasa

Stadiums & Teams in Pacaycasa

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Airports Near Pacaycasa

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte AirportAYPMedium Airport
Luisiana AirportSmall Airport
Palmapampa AirportSmall Airport
Pichari AirportSmall Airport
San Francisco AirportSmall Airport
Vilcashuamán 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 Pacaycasa

What is the population of Pacaycasa?

Pacaycasa has a population of 466 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 11.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pacaycasa?

Pacaycasa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 38°F in July. The area receives 344 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.3 inches, with 14.4 inches of snow.

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