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Paragsha- San Andres - Jose Carlos Mariategui, Peru

Pasco · Peru

Paragsha- San Andres - Jose Carlos Mariategui is a small city in Pasco, Peru with a population of 6,316. Elevation: 14,226 ft (4,336 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,316 Population 18/sq mi density
14,226 ft Elevation 4,336 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
47.6 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Paragsha- San Andres - Jose Carlos Mariategui

Paragsha- San Andres - Jose Carlos Mariategui

Cerro de Pasco is a city in central Peru, located at the top of the Andean Mountains. It is the capital of both the Pasco Province and the Department of Pasco, and an important mining center of silver, copper, zinc and lead. At an elevation of 4,330 metres (14,210 ft), it is one of the highest cities in the world, and with a population of 58,899, it is the highest or the second highest city with over 50,000 inhabitants. The elevation reaches up to 4,380 metres (14,370 ft) in the Yanacancha area. The city has a very intense cold climate and it is connected by road and by rail to the capital Lima, 300 kilometres (190 mi) away. Its urban area is formed by the districts of Chaupimarca, Yanacancha and Simón Bolívar.

People

Population6,316
Density18/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain47.6 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation14,226 ft (4,336 m)
Population6,316
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation14,226 ft (4,336 m)
Coordinates-10.6715°, -76.2710°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvincePasco
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation47.6 inches (1,209 mm)
Annual Snowfall24.9 inches (63 cm)

About Paragsha- San Andres - Jose Carlos Mariategui

Paragsha- San Andres - Jose Carlos Mariategui is a small city in Peru (Pasco) with a population of 6,316. The city sits at an elevation of 14,226 feet (4,336 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Paragsha- San Andres - Jose Carlos Mariategui experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 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 47.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 24.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 14,226 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below Peru avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation14,226 ft (4,336 m)
Area360.7 sq mi (934.1 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates-10.6715°N, 76.2710°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above Peru avg
Snowfall 24.9"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.94"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

166 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 11, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 113 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 70 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 137 km
Dec 25, 1998 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru M5.4 148 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 34 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 90 km
Apr 6, 1996 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.2 136 km
Feb 15, 2024 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru M5.2 149 km
Mar 13, 2018 56 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 148 km
Apr 7, 2001 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 99 km
May 7, 1997 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 94 km
Apr 10, 2013 2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru M5.1 107 km
Feb 21, 2006 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 100 km
Apr 3, 2024 22 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.0 93 km
Jan 22, 2018 41 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.0 149 km
Oct 18, 1994 1 km SE of Villa Rica, Peru M5.0 111 km
Mar 5, 2019 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.9 132 km
Feb 13, 2019 2 km SE of Paca, Peru M4.9 144 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 123 km
Jan 23, 2007 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.9 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1971 CHUNGAR Meteorological 30.0 m 600 58 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 5.4 in Warmest
February 43°F (6°C) 5.9 in
March 43°F (6°C) 5.9 in Wettest
April 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
May 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in
June 40°F (4°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
July 45°F (7°C) 0.7 in
August 40°F (5°C) 1.1 in
September 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
October 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in

Paragsha- San Andres - Jose Carlos Mariategui has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 40°F in June to 46°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and June the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Paragsha- San Andres - Jose Carlos Mariategui

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa 31774 San Andres
Institución Educativa No. 34033
Institución Educativa Horacio Zevallos Gamez
Institución Educativa El Amauta
Institución Educativa 34032 Los Martires De Rancas
Institución Educativa Simon Bolivar
Institución Educativa No. 34030
Institución Educativa Anselmo Zarate Chamorro
Institución Educativa 34031 13 De Agosto
Institución Educativa No. 34037
San Andrés
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Farmers Markets in Paragsha- San Andres - Jose Carlos Mariategui

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
MERCADO "REAL DE MINAS"
Mercado Yanahuanca

Clinics in Paragsha- San Andres - Jose Carlos Mariategui

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Paragsha
Rancas

Gas Stations in Paragsha- San Andres - Jose Carlos Mariategui

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PE #4215944480
PE #4215944481

Stadiums & Teams in Paragsha- San Andres - Jose Carlos Mariategui

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Airports Near Paragsha- San Andres - Jose Carlos Mariategui

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Huánuco Viejo AirportSmall Airport
Pozuzo AirportSmall Airport
Ricrán AirportSmall Airport
Vicco AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
4,330 m (14,207 ft)
Founded
1578
Twinned With
Dubrovnik

🇵🇪 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 Paragsha- San Andres - Jose Carlos Mariategui

What is the population of Paragsha- San Andres - Jose Carlos Mariategui?

Paragsha- San Andres - Jose Carlos Mariategui has a population of 6,316 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 360.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Paragsha- San Andres - Jose Carlos Mariategui?

Paragsha- San Andres - Jose Carlos Mariategui has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.6 inches, with 24.9 inches of snow.

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