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Paucarbamba, Peru

Huancavelica · Peru

Paucarbamba is a small town in Huancavelica, Peru with a population of 786. Elevation: 11,079 ft (3,377 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

786 Population 39/sq mi density
11,079 ft Elevation 3,377 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
35.9 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population786
Density39/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain35.9 in/yr
Sunny Days348/yr
Elevation11,079 ft (3,377 m)
Population786
Population Density39 / sq mi
Elevation11,079 ft (3,377 m)
Coordinates-12.5544°, -74.5315°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceHuancavelica
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation35.9 inches (911 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)

About Paucarbamba

Paucarbamba is a small town in Peru (Huancavelica) with a population of 786. The city sits at an elevation of 11,079 feet (3,377 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.9 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Paucarbamba experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 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 35.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 11,079 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below Peru avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,079 ft (3,377 m)
Area20.2 sq mi (52.3 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates-12.5544°N, 74.5315°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"
6% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.47"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

131 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 30, 2025.

Feb 21, 2001 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru M5.7 142 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 60 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 147 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 49 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 101 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 139 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 139 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 75 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 60 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 61 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 124 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 58 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 108 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 73 km
Apr 7, 2022 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru M5.1 116 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 92 km
Aug 17, 1995 54 km WNW of Pangoa, Peru M5.1 143 km
Apr 10, 2022 6 km WSW of Comas, Peru M5.0 112 km
Jul 15, 2012 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru M5.0 139 km
Feb 18, 2025 9 km NW of Mariposa, Peru M5.0 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in
February 51°F (10°C) 5.5 in Wettest
March 51°F (10°C) 5.4 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.5 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.3 in
June 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 47°F (8°C) 0.8 in Coldest
August 49°F (10°C) 1.2 in
September 51°F (10°C) 2.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in Warmest
December 51°F (11°C) 4.2 in

Paucarbamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 47°F in July to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Paucarbamba

24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa 31076 Mateo Garcia Pumacahua
Institución Educativa 36565 Celestino Manchego Muñoz
Institución Educativa 31409 Juan Parra Del Riego
Institución Educativa Christian Barnard
Institución Educativa 31299 Virgen Del Carmen
Institución Educativa Raul Jimenez Chavez
Institución Educativa 36569 Antonio Brack Egg
Institución Educativa Manuel Gonzales Prada
Institución Educativa 31410 El Buen Samaritano
Institución Educativa 31074 Ignacio Merino
Institución Educativa 31381 Albert Einstein
Institución Educativa Enrique Guzman Y Valle
Institución Educativa 31075 Ventura Garcia Calderon
Institución Educativa 36516 Rafael Larco Hoyle
Institución Educativa Mario Vargas Llosa
Institución Educativa 31295 Divino Maestro
Institución Educativa 31356 Pedro Alanya Cordova
Institución Educativa 30180 Micaela Bastidas Puyucahua
Institución Educativa 36718 Juan Santos Atahualpa
Institución Educativa San Francisco
34056 Julian Abregu Cornejo
Institución Educativa 30958 Señor De La Agonia
Institución Educativa 36434 Jaime Cerrón Palomino
Institución Educativa 31357 Niño Jesus
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Radio Stations near Paucarbamba

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio La Unika AAC+ 32 kbps

Libraries in Paucarbamba

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bilblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Paucarbamba

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mega Centro
Mercado de Colcabamba

Clinics in Paucarbamba

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Paucarbamba

Stadiums & Teams in Paucarbamba

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Airports Near Paucarbamba

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte AirportAYPMedium Airport
Huancayo AirportSmall Airport
Imperial AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Choclococha AirportSmall Airport
Pichari AirportSmall Airport
Quempiri AirfieldSmall Airport
San Francisco 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 Paucarbamba

What is the population of Paucarbamba?

Paucarbamba has a population of 786 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 20.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Paucarbamba?

Paucarbamba has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 348 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.9 inches.

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