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Pariacoto, Peru

Ancash · Peru

Pariacoto is a small town in Ancash, Peru with a population of 1,262. Elevation: 4,954 ft (1,510 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

1,262 Population 6/sq mi density
4,954 ft Elevation 1,510 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
17.9 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Pariacoto

Pariacoto District is one of twelve districts of the province Huaraz in Peru.

People

Population1,262
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain17.9 in/yr
Sunny Days335/yr
Elevation4,954 ft (1,510 m)
Population1,262
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation4,954 ft (1,510 m)
Coordinates-9.5592°, -77.8906°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAncash
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation17.9 inches (454 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pariacoto

Pariacoto is a small town in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 1,262. The city sits at an elevation of 4,954 feet (1,510 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.9 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Pariacoto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 335 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 17.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,954 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average66.1°F
22% above Peru avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,954 ft (1,510 m)
Area210.4 sq mi (545.0 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-9.5592°N, 77.8906°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.9"
53% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.60"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

123 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 13, 2025.

Sep 23, 1995 81 km W of Paramonga, Peru M6.5 146 km
Jul 17, 1992 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.8 116 km
May 11, 2002 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 117 km
May 12, 1992 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.7 94 km
Jul 31, 1995 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 104 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 86 km
Dec 14, 1990 70 km WSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.6 121 km
Jan 19, 1996 72 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.6 129 km
Jan 15, 2020 57 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.4 117 km
Mar 30, 2013 68 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.4 128 km
Jan 28, 2017 55 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.3 124 km
Apr 1, 2015 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.3 111 km
Nov 5, 1998 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.3 99 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 97 km
Jan 15, 2019 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.2 145 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 68 km
May 5, 2013 68 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 133 km
Nov 22, 1990 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru M5.1 102 km
Oct 19, 1992 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.1 61 km
Mar 21, 2015 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 41 km
1970 N. PERU Earthquake 0.5 m 66,794 108 km
1678 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in Warmest
February 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
March 52°F (11°C) 4.6 in Wettest
April 51°F (11°C) 1.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 0.4 in
June 49°F (9°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
August 49°F (9°C) 0.1 in
September 49°F (10°C) 0.5 in
October 51°F (10°C) 1.3 in
November 51°F (11°C) 1.3 in
December 51°F (11°C) 1.5 in

Pariacoto has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 49°F in June to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Pariacoto

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio San Francisco
Institución Educativa No. 86066
Institución Educativa No. 86701
Institución Educativa No. 86134
Institución Educativa No. 86108
Institución Educativa No. 86938
Institución Educativa San Francisco De Asis
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Farmers Markets in Pariacoto

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado La Paradita
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Yautan

Restaurants in Pariacoto

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Fogón
Recreo El Mirador
Restaurante Los Claveles
Restaurante Turístico

Gas Stations in Pariacoto

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grifo Las Mellizas

Airports Near Pariacoto

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani AirportATAMedium Airport
FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales AirportCHMMedium Airport
Caraz AirportSmall Airport
Casma AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pariacoto

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová
Señor de Mayo

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 Pariacoto

What is the population of Pariacoto?

Pariacoto has a population of 1,262 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 210.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pariacoto?

Pariacoto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.9 inches.

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