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Palo Seco, Peru
Junin · Peru
Palo Seco is a small town in Junin, Peru with a population of 517. Elevation: 10,827 ft (3,300 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Palo Seco
Concepción is a town in central Peru, capital of the province Concepción in the region Junín. During the War of the Pacific in July 1882, Concepción was the location of the Battle of La Concepción, in which a force of 77 Chilean soldiers fought to the last man against 1,300 Peruvian soldiers and guerillas.
People
Climate
| Population | 517 |
| Population Density | 55 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10,827 ft (3,300 m) |
| Coordinates | -11.9051°, -75.3269° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Junin |
| Average Temperature | 40°F (4°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 67.4 inches (1,711 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 51.7 inches (131 cm) |
About Palo Seco
Palo Seco is a small town in Peru (Junin) with a population of 517. The city sits at an elevation of 10,827 feet (3,300 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 39.9°F |
| 26% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 362 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,827 ft (3,300 m) |
| Area | 9.4 sq mi (24.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 55/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.9051°N, 75.3269°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 4.4 in |
Palo Seco has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 39°F in January to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.4").
Schools in Palo Seco
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa 30284 Caaa | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Palo Seco
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 Palo Seco
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Casa de la Memoria | ||||
| Museo Regional de Arqueología de Junín | ||||
| Museo Tunanmarca | ||||
| Warivilca |
Farmers Markets in Palo Seco
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Año Nuevo | |||||
| Centro Comercial Nazaret | |||||
| Centro Comercial Virgen de la Candelaria | |||||
| La Moderna de Chilca | |||||
| mercado de San Jeronimo | |||||
| Mercado Jorge Chávez | |||||
| Mercado La Florida | |||||
| Mercado Mayorista | |||||
| Mercado Modelo | |||||
| Mercado Modelo de Chupaca | |||||
| Mercado Modelo Huancayo | |||||
| Mercado Modelo Santa Rosa - Concepción | |||||
| Mercado Pío Pata |
Restaurants in Palo Seco
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Palo Seco
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Palo Seco
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Palo Seco
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Francisco Carle Airport | JAU | Medium Airport |
| Huancayo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Imperial Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Palo Seco
37 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Arcángel | ||
| Auquimarca | ||
| Centro de Atención Primaria II Chilca | ||
| Centro de Atención Primaria III Mantaro Huancayo Cercado | ||
| Centro Médico Las Americas S.A. | ||
| Centro Médico Mega Salud | ||
| Centro Medico Mi Buen Pastor | ||
| Centro Terapeutico Integral | ||
| Chilca | ||
| Chongos Bajo | ||
| Clinica El Carmen | ||
| Clinica Obsterica | ||
| Clínica Ortega | ||
| Clinica Ortega | ||
| Clínica Universal | ||
| Ghemo Lab | ||
| Huancan | ||
| Huari | ||
| Huayucachi | ||
| Incho | ||
| Justicia Paz Y Vida | ||
| La Libertad | ||
| New Life | ||
| ONG Salud Integral Andina | ||
| Ortopedia Good Hope | ||
| Pedro Sánchez Meza - Chupaca | ||
| Pilcomayo | ||
| Policlinico Brevete Huancayo | ||
| Policlinico Del Centro | ||
| Policlínico Metropolitano Huancayo | ||
| Preventiva | ||
| Ray Sin Medicamentos ni Cirugias | ||
| Salud Y Mujer | ||
| San Agustin de Cajas | ||
| San Martin | ||
| Sapallanga | ||
| Sicaya |
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Public Holidays in Peru
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What is the population of Palo Seco?
Palo Seco has a population of 517 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 55 people per square mile, spread across 9.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Palo Seco?
Palo Seco 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.