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Pacobamba, Peru

Apurímac Department · Peru

Pacobamba is a small town in Apurímac Department, Peru with a population of 373. Elevation: 8,999 ft (2,743 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

373 Population 3/sq mi density
8,999 ft Elevation 2,743 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
25.4 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population373
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain25.4 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation8,999 ft (2,743 m)
Population373
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation8,999 ft (2,743 m)
Coordinates-13.6164°, -73.0861°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceApurímac Department
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation25.4 inches (646 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pacobamba

Pacobamba is a small town in Peru (Apurímac Department) with a population of 373. The city sits at an elevation of 8,999 feet (2,743 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Pacobamba experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 25.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,999 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below Peru avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,999 ft (2,743 m)
Area140.4 sq mi (363.5 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-13.6164°N, 73.0861°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.4"
33% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 8.07"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

176 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 M7.0 113 km
Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 121 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 141 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 91 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 84 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 85 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 114 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 108 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 92 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 51 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 68 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 137 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 72 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 76 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 73 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 130 km
Dec 26, 1999 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.1 62 km
Aug 10, 1994 central Peru M5.1 58 km
May 2, 2024 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.1 66 km
Sep 2, 2019 central Peru M5.0 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (197 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 7.8 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 8.1 in Wettest
March 58°F (14°C) 7.3 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
June 55°F (13°C) 0.7 in Driest
July 50°F (10°C) 0.8 in
August 56°F (13°C) 1.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in Warmest
November 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
December 58°F (14°C) 5.4 in

Pacobamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 50°F in January to 59°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (8.1") and June the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Pacobamba

21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 54738
Institución Educativa 54710 Luis Fernando Bueno Quino
Institución Educativa Jose Carlos Mariategui
Institución Educativa Ricardo Palma
Institución Educativa 54092 San Juan Bautista La Salle
Institución Educativa 54132 Virgen Del Rosario
Institución Educativa 54094 Federico Latorre Ormachea
Institución Educativa No. 54597
Institución Educativa No. 54093
Institución Educativa No. 54138
Institución Educativa No. 54932
Institución Educativa 54102 Antonio Brack
Institución Educativa 54141 Niño Jesus
Institución Educativa Romulo Pedraza Pacheco
Institución Educativa No. 54103
Institución Educativa No. 54706
Institución Educativa 54740 Cristo Rey
Institución Educativa Libertad Americana
Institución Educativa No. 54160
Institución Educativa No. 54159
Institución Educativa Divino Maestro
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Farmers Markets in Pacobamba

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Agroecológico La Victoria
Mercado Central
Mercado central de Abastos
Mercado Progreso
Mercado Villa Ampay

Clinics in Pacobamba

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Matapuquio
Pacobamba

Stadiums & Teams in Pacobamba

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Airports Near Pacobamba

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Andahuaylas AirportANSSmall Airport
Tamburco AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
2,739 m (8,987 ft)
Postal Code
03770

🇵🇪 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 Pacobamba

What is the population of Pacobamba?

Pacobamba has a population of 373 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 140.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pacobamba?

Pacobamba has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.4 inches.

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