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Pachascucho, Peru

Junin · Peru

Pachascucho is a small town in Junin, Peru with a population of 586. Elevation: 11,368 ft (3,465 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).

Data updated June 2026

586 Population 9/sq mi density
11,368 ft Elevation 3,465 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
67.4 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Pachascucho

Pachascucho

Acolla es una localidad peruana ubicada en la región Junín, provincia de Jauja, distrito de Acolla. Es asimismo capital del distrito de Acolla. Se encuentra a una altitud de 3465 m s. n. m. Tiene una población de 5138 habitantes en 1993.

People

Population586
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain67.4 in/yr
Sunny Days362/yr
Elevation11,368 ft (3,465 m)
Population586
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation11,368 ft (3,465 m)
Coordinates-11.7551°, -75.5348°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceJunin
Average Temperature40°F (4°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Annual Precipitation67.4 inches (1,711 mm)
Annual Snowfall51.7 inches (131 cm)

About Pachascucho

Pachascucho is a small town in Peru (Junin) with a population of 586. The city sits at an elevation of 11,368 feet (3,465 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 39°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Pachascucho has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 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 67.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 51.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 11,368 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average39.9°F
26% below Peru avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,368 ft (3,465 m)
Area67.9 sq mi (175.9 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-11.7551°N, 75.5348°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.4"
77% above Peru avg
Snowfall 51.7"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

184 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 11, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 109 km
Feb 19, 1998 23 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.9 148 km
Feb 21, 2001 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru M5.7 123 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 120 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 93 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 114 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km SE of Omas, Peru M5.5 119 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 141 km
Oct 30, 2017 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.4 144 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 111 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 150 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 54 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 36 km
Mar 10, 1998 33 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.3 143 km
Mar 6, 1998 32 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.3 145 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 41 km
Jun 16, 1992 21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.2 135 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 84 km
Aug 11, 2002 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.1 144 km
May 7, 1997 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 600 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in Wettest
March 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.3 in
July 39°F (4°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in
September 49°F (10°C) 1.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
November 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in Warmest
December 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in

Pachascucho has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 39°F in January to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Pachascucho

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa 30418 Karol Jozef Wojtyla
Institución Educativa 30409 Jose Olaya
Institución Educativa No. 30407
Institución Educativa 30539 Isabel Flores De Oliva
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Radio Stations near Pachascucho

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Huancayo peruvian cumbia, pop music MP3 96 kbps
Radio 1550, La Radio Joven. Huancayo. 88.9 FM. rock, alternative AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Clasica Rock&Pop MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Pachascucho

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Tunanmarca

Farmers Markets in Pachascucho

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Mayorista
Mercado Modelo
Mercado Modelo Santa Rosa - Concepción

Gas Stations in Pachascucho

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petroperu

Stadiums & Teams in Pachascucho

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Pachascucho

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Francisco Carle AirportJAUMedium Airport
Capitán FAP Leonardo Alvariño Herr AirportSmall Airport
Huancayo AirportSmall Airport
Imperial AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
3,465 m (11,369 ft)
Postal Code
12621

🇵🇪 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 Pachascucho

What is the population of Pachascucho?

Pachascucho has a population of 586 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 67.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pachascucho?

Pachascucho has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 39°F in July. The area receives 362 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 67.4 inches, with 51.7 inches of snow.

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