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Palpacachi, Peru
Apurímac Department · Peru
Palpacachi is a small town in Apurímac Department, Peru with a population of 423. Elevation: 10,810 ft (3,295 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Palpacachi
El Huayllati es una localidad de la Provincia de Grau, ubicada en el Departamento de Apurímac, Perú. Capital del Distrito del mismo nombre.
People
Climate
| Population | 423 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10,810 ft (3,295 m) |
| Coordinates | -13.8721°, -72.5084° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Apurímac Department |
| Average Temperature | 40°F (4°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.9 inches (1,445 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 66.8 inches (170 cm) |
About Palpacachi
Palpacachi is a small town in Peru (Apurímac Department) with a population of 423. The city sits at an elevation of 10,810 feet (3,295 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 41°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.9 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 39.5°F |
| 27% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,810 ft (3,295 m) |
| Area | 140.4 sq mi (363.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.8721°N, 72.5084°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (129 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 129 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 173 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 7.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 7.3 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 6.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 4.8 in |
Palpacachi has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 38°F in January to 49°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.7") and June the driest (0.3").
Schools in Palpacachi
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa 54440 Leandro Gonzales Maruri | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 54404 Llicchivilca | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 50643 Rufino Montesinos Ugarteche | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 54441 Jorge Basadre Grohmann | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Agustin Gamarra | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 54403 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 54443 Santa Rosa De Lima | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 54583 Apostol Santiago | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 54456 Patron Santiago | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 54545 Pedro Vilcapaza Alarcon | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 54438 San Francisco De Asis | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Tupac Amaru Ii | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 54436 Señor Exaltacion | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 54406 Fe Y Alegria | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 54434 San Juan Bautista | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 54895 Niño Jesus | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 54439 Señor Justo Juez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 54405 Virgen De La Natividad | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Manuel Robles Alarcon | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 54694 | — | — | — | — |
Monuments in Palpacachi
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Palpacachi
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Palpacachi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Palpacachi
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport | CUZ | Large Airport |
| Huanacopampa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tamburco Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Palpacachi
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Palpacachi |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Palpacachi?
Palpacachi has a population of 423 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 Palpacachi?
Palpacachi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 41°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 56.9 inches, with 66.8 inches of snow.