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Pallca, Peru

Huancavelica · Peru

Pallca is a small town in Huancavelica, Peru with a population of 653. Elevation: 13,107 ft (3,995 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

653 Population 2/sq mi density
13,107 ft Elevation 3,995 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
39.0 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population653
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain39.0 in/yr
Sunny Days357/yr
Elevation13,107 ft (3,995 m)
Population653
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation13,107 ft (3,995 m)
Coordinates-12.6567°, -74.9806°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceHuancavelica
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation39.0 inches (990 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.4 inches (11 cm)

About Pallca

Pallca is a small town in Peru (Huancavelica) with a population of 653. The city sits at an elevation of 13,107 feet (3,995 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.0 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Pallca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 58°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 39.0 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 13,107 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

56°F Jan (14°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above Peru avg
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13,107 ft (3,995 m)
Area273.4 sq mi (708.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-12.6567°N, 74.9806°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above Peru avg
Snowfall 4.4"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.50"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

149 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 3, 2025.

Sep 22, 2010 6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru M5.7 144 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 147 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 25 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km SE of Omas, Peru M5.5 133 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 91 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 137 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 135 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 104 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 77 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 104 km
Aug 16, 2007 15 km NE of Humay, Peru M5.2 139 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 107 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 78 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 75 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 56 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 119 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 68 km
Aug 20, 2017 19 km SSW of Huancano, Peru M5.1 145 km
Apr 7, 2022 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru M5.1 80 km
Feb 18, 2025 9 km NW of Mariposa, Peru M5.0 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (14°C) 5.0 in
February 48°F (9°C) 5.5 in Wettest
March 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
May 47°F (8°C) 1.0 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
July 58°F (14°C) 0.6 in Warmest
August 46°F (8°C) 0.9 in
September 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
November 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
December 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in

Pallca has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 45°F in June to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Pallca

20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 36102
Institución Educativa No. 36029
Institución Educativa Tupac Amaru
Institución Educativa No. 36109
Institución Educativa No. 36106
Institución Educativa Francisco Bolognesi
Institución Educativa No. 36084
Institución Educativa Jose Maria Arguedas
Institución Educativa No. 36103
Institución Educativa No. 36545
Institución Educativa No. 36092
Institución Educativa No. 36030
Institución Educativa Javier Heraud
Institución Educativa No. 36105
Institución Educativa No. 36031
Institución Educativa No. 36108
Institución Educativa No. 36104
Institución Educativa No. 36381
Institución Educativa No. 36323
Institución Educativa No. 36339
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Radio Stations near Pallca

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio La Unika AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Pallca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Regional Daniel Hernández Morillo

Farmers Markets in Pallca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Abastos de Huancavelica
Mercado Municipal de Moya

Clinics in Pallca

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Palca

Stadiums & Teams in Pallca

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Airports Near Pallca

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Huancayo AirportSmall Airport
Imperial AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Choclococha AirportSmall Airport

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 Pallca

What is the population of Pallca?

Pallca has a population of 653 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 273.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pallca?

Pallca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 357 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.0 inches, with 4.4 inches of snow.

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