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Palco, Peru

Ayacucho · Peru

Palco is a small town in Ayacucho, Peru with a population of 188. Elevation: 8,189 ft (2,496 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

188 Population 0/sq mi density
8,189 ft Elevation 2,496 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
60.3 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population188
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain60.3 in/yr
Sunny Days350/yr
Elevation8,189 ft (2,496 m)
Population188
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation8,189 ft (2,496 m)
Coordinates-14.4120°, -74.6510°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAyacucho
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation60.3 inches (1,531 mm)
Annual Snowfall36.9 inches (94 cm)

About Palco

Palco is a small town in Peru (Ayacucho) with a population of 188. The city sits at an elevation of 8,189 feet (2,496 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.3 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Palco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 350 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 60.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 36.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 8,189 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average64.4°F
19% above Peru avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days350 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,189 ft (2,496 m)
Area531.0 sq mi (1,375.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-14.4120°N, 74.6510°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.3"
59% above Peru avg
Snowfall 36.9"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.40"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

458 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 22, 2025.

Nov 12, 1996 60 km SW of Changuillo, Peru M7.7 128 km
Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 118 km
Jan 30, 2012 6 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.4 109 km
Apr 5, 1991 21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.3 95 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 63 km
Nov 13, 1996 54 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M6.1 122 km
Nov 13, 1996 29 km WSW of San Juan, Peru M6.0 144 km
Feb 18, 2014 10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M5.9 106 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 67 km
May 3, 2005 central Peru M5.9 57 km
Jun 28, 2007 41 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 143 km
Jul 12, 2024 24 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 128 km
Aug 16, 2007 25 km W of Santiago, Peru M5.8 141 km
Nov 15, 1996 30 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M5.8 98 km
Sep 28, 2004 21 km WNW of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 143 km
May 18, 2009 35 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 140 km
Jan 25, 2019 15 km WNW of Llipata, Peru M5.7 77 km
Nov 14, 1996 58 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M5.7 126 km
Jan 12, 2001 27 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.7 131 km
Jul 2, 2012 29 km SSE of Santiago, Peru M5.7 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1996 S. PERU Earthquake 0.4 m 14 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in
March 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in Wettest
April 54°F (12°C) 0.7 in
May 53°F (11°C) 0.2 in
June 50°F (10°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 50°F (10°C) 0.1 in
September 52°F (11°C) 0.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in
December 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in

Palco has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 40°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Palco

26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 24169
Institución Educativa No. 22501
Institución Educativa No. 22543
Institución Educativa No. 24451
Institución Educativa No. 24438
Institución Educativa No. 22512
Institución Educativa No. 24166
Institución Educativa Areas Tecnicas San Pedro De Sonconc
Institución Educativa No. 24204
Institución Educativa San Juan De Luren
Institución Educativa No. 24200
Institución Educativa No. 22514
Institución Educativa San Pedro de Palco
Institución Educativa No. 22527
Institución Educativa Pacucha
Institución Educativa San Isidro De Totora
Institución Educativa No. 24217
Institución Educativa No. 22721
Institución Educativa No. 24404
Institución Educativa No. 24215
Institución Educativa No. 22590
Institución Educativa 22557 Virgen De Las Nieves
Institución Educativa No. 22509
Institución Educativa No. 24450
Institución Educativa No. 24429
Institución Educativa No. 24424
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Airports Near Palco

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Maria Reiche Neuman AirportNZCMedium Airport
Vilcashuamán AirportSmall Airport

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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 Palco

What is the population of Palco?

Palco has a population of 188 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 531.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Palco?

Palco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 350 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 60.3 inches, with 36.9 inches of snow.

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