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Paccaritambo, Peru

Cuzco Department · Peru

Paccaritambo is a small town in Cuzco Department, Peru with a population of 734. Elevation: 11,749 ft (3,581 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

734 Population 5/sq mi density
11,749 ft Elevation 3,581 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
58.0 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Paccaritambo

Paccaritambo

In Inca mythology, one of the main Incan creation myths was that of the Ayar Brothers, who emerged from a cave called Paqariq Tampu.

People

Population734
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain58.0 in/yr
Sunny Days357/yr
Elevation11,749 ft (3,581 m)
Population734
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation11,749 ft (3,581 m)
Coordinates-13.7559°, -71.9564°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceCuzco Department
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Annual Precipitation58.0 inches (1,473 mm)
Annual Snowfall19.5 inches (49 cm)

About Paccaritambo

Paccaritambo is a small town in Peru (Cuzco Department) with a population of 734. The city sits at an elevation of 11,749 feet (3,581 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 39°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.0 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in Paccaritambo

Paccaritambo has an average annual temperature of 13.1°C (56°F). The hottest month is Nov (14.8°C), the coldest is Jul (10.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 727 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.8°C / 57°F 8.1° / 19.6° 158.8
Feb 13.6°C / 56°F 7.9° / 19.4° 133.3
Mar 13.9°C / 57°F 7.9° / 19.9° 106.1
Apr 13.3°C / 56°F 6.3° / 20.3° 35.7
May 12.1°C / 54°F 3.5° / 20.7° 6.5
Jun 11.2°C / 52°F 1.8° / 20.5° 3.0
Jul 10.7°C / 51°F 1.3° / 20.1° 4.7
Aug 11.9°C / 53°F 2.6° / 21.2° 6.0
Sep 13.2°C / 56°F 5.1° / 21.3° 17.4
Oct 14.2°C / 58°F 6.9° / 21.4° 50.4
Nov 14.8°C / 59°F 7.7° / 21.9° 78.0
Dec 14.2°C / 58°F 8° / 20.3° 127.2
Paccaritambo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 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 58.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 11,749 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average38.0°F
30% below Peru avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,749 ft (3,581 m)
Area148.7 sq mi (385.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-13.7559°N, 71.9564°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.0"
53% above Peru avg
Snowfall 19.5"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.42"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

190 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jul 6, 1991 15 km W of Lares, Peru M7.0 76 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 112 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 96 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 33 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 112 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 89 km
Apr 21, 2012 5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru M5.4 129 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 90 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 99 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 96 km
Apr 21, 2015 6 km ENE of Yauri, Peru M5.3 130 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 85 km
Apr 20, 1990 8 km SSE of Yauri, Peru M5.3 138 km
Dec 30, 2012 46 km E of Salvación, Peru M5.2 149 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 147 km
Dec 26, 1999 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.1 96 km
May 2, 2024 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.1 61 km
Jul 6, 2014 7 km SE of Layo, Peru M5.1 126 km
Aug 10, 1994 central Peru M5.1 73 km
Sep 2, 2019 central Peru M5.0 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (80 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 80 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 6.4 in Coldest, Wettest
February 53°F (12°C) 5.6 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.0 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
May 50°F (10°C) 0.5 in
June 48°F (9°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 39°F (4°C) 0.2 in
August 49°F (9°C) 0.4 in
September 51°F (11°C) 0.9 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in Warmest
December 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in

Paccaritambo has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 37°F in January to 54°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.4") and June the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Paccaritambo

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 50386
Institución Educativa No. 50405
Institución Educativa No. 50914
Institución Educativa No. 50804
Institución Educativa Crfa Ayarkunaq Yachaywasin
Institución Educativa No. 501116
Institución Educativa Ayar Manco
Institución Educativa No. 50357
Institución Educativa No. 50400
Institución Educativa No. 50973
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Radio Stations near Paccaritambo

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Salkantay AAC+ 48 kbps
JVM la Estación (Cusco) baladas MP3 128 kbps
RAM Cusco MP3 128 kbps
Radio Antena 5 Cusco 1600 AM (más que una Radio !) clasicos, cultural MP3
JVM la Estación baladas MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Paccaritambo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Choco Museo
Choco museum
Convento de San Francisco de Asís
Coricancha
Hilario Mendivil Museum
Inca Museum
Machu Picchu Museum
Museo Amano
Museo de Arte Popular
Museo de la Catedral del Cusco
Museo de la Coca
Museo de las Plantas Sagradas
Museo de Santa Catalina
Museo de Sitio Qorikancha
Museo del Convento de la Merced
Museo del Convento de San Francisco
Museo El Quijote
Museo Histórico Regional
Museo Maximo Laura
Museo Municipal de Arte Contemporaneo
Museo Quechua
Museum of Precolumbian Art
Museum of Religious Art
Natural History Museum

Libraries in Paccaritambo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Facultad de Ingenieria Geologica0.0
Ludic Wasi games0.0

Farmers Markets in Paccaritambo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Asociacion de Comerciantes Las Poderosas del Altiplano
Ccascaparo's Market
Ccascaparo's Market
Centro Artesanal de Cuzco
Centro Comercial América
Centro Comercial El Molino I
Cloth market
Cloth market
La Cachina Imperial
Mercadillo Túpac Amaru
Mercadillo Túpac Amaru
Mercado Artesanal Qoricancha Nº 22
Mercado Artesanal Qoricancha Nº 22
Mercado de Frutas
Mercado de Huancaro
Mercado de Paruro
Mercado de Rosaspata
Mercado de San Blas
Mercado El Molino II
Mercado modelo de San Sebastian
Mercado Molino I
Mercado Molino II
Mercado Molinoolino
Mercado Tankarniyoc
Mercado Tica Tica
Mercado Vinocanchón
Mercado Wanchaq
Mercado zonal de Zarzuela
San Pedro Market
Tito
Tito

Restaurants in Paccaritambo

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La amistad almuerzo de Cuzco a bamabs
La sirena de tincoc
los 3 Mosqueteros

Monuments in Paccaritambo

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CRFA

Gas Stations in Paccaritambo

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PE #7278442985

Breweries in Paccaritambo

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveza Allpa
Cerveza Allpa
El Conejo Bar
El Conejo Bar

Stadiums & Teams in Paccaritambo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Paccaritambo

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alejandro Velasco Astete International AirportCUZLarge Airport
Huanacopampa AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Paccaritambo

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de rehabilitación de menores

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
3,581 m (11,749 ft)
Postal Code
08515

🇵🇪 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 Paccaritambo

What is the population of Paccaritambo?

Paccaritambo has a population of 734 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 148.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Paccaritambo?

Paccaritambo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 39°F in July. The area receives 357 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 58.0 inches, with 19.5 inches of snow.

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