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Pachas, Peru

Huánuco Department · Peru

Pachas is a small town in Huánuco Department, Peru with a population of 1,286. Elevation: 11,286 ft (3,440 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,286 Population 39/sq mi density
11,286 ft Elevation 3,440 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
94.1 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Pachas

Pachas District is one of nine districts of the province Dos de Mayo in Peru.

People

Population1,286
Density39/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain94.1 in/yr
Sunny Days333/yr
Elevation11,286 ft (3,440 m)
Population1,286
Population Density39 / sq mi
Elevation11,286 ft (3,440 m)
Coordinates-9.7065°, -76.7711°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceHuánuco Department
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation94.1 inches (2,391 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.4 inches (9 cm)

About Pachas

Pachas is a small town in Peru (Huánuco Department) with a population of 1,286. The city sits at an elevation of 11,286 feet (3,440 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 94.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Pachas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 333 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 94.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 11,286 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average45.0°F
17% below Peru avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,286 ft (3,440 m)
Area33.4 sq mi (86.6 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates-9.7065°N, 76.7711°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.1"
148% above Peru avg
Snowfall 3.4"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.70"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

101 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.6 on May 2, 2025.

Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 145 km
Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 118 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 145 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 149 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 114 km
Mar 9, 2021 41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 130 km
Jan 8, 2003 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 137 km
Jul 9, 2015 27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru M5.0 123 km
Jun 13, 2024 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M5.0 139 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 126 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 79 km
Jan 23, 2007 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.9 145 km
Mar 5, 2019 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.9 145 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 75 km
Aug 7, 2012 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 96 km
Jul 17, 2023 17 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 106 km
Jul 28, 2015 58 km ESE of Churubamba, Peru M4.8 129 km
Jan 6, 2002 25 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 117 km
Sep 3, 2019 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 111 km
Aug 25, 2002 33 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M4.8 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in
February 49°F (10°C) 4.9 in
March 49°F (10°C) 5.7 in Wettest
April 49°F (10°C) 3.3 in
May 48°F (9°C) 1.6 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 44°F (7°C) 0.6 in Coldest
August 47°F (9°C) 0.9 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in Warmest
December 49°F (10°C) 3.9 in

Pachas has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 44°F in July to 50°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and June the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Pachas

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 33034 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 32337 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 32235 - - - -
Institución Educativa Enrique Lopez Albujar - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Pachas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gran Mercado Central de La Union
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal

Clinics in Pachas

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud

Gas Stations in Pachas

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PE #4143759311

Stadiums & Teams in Pachas

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Airports Near Pachas

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini AirportHUUMedium Airport
Huánuco Viejo Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
3,542 m (11,621 ft)
Postal Code
10605

🇵🇪 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 Pachas

What is the population of Pachas?

Pachas has a population of 1,286 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 33.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pachas?

Pachas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 333 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 94.1 inches, with 3.4 inches of snow.

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