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Paucartambo, Peru

Cuzco Department · Peru

Paucartambo is a small town in Cuzco Department, Peru with a population of 4,309. Elevation: 10,007 ft (3,050 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,309 Population 75/sq mi density
10,007 ft Elevation 3,050 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
59.4 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Paucartambo

Paucartambo

Paucartambo is one of six districts of the Paucartambo Province in Peru.

People

Population4,309
Density75/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain59.4 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation10,007 ft (3,050 m)
Population4,309
Population Density75 / sq mi
Elevation10,007 ft (3,050 m)
Coordinates-13.3152°, -71.5936°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceCuzco Department
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation59.4 inches (1,510 mm)
Annual Snowfall53.3 inches (135 cm)

About Paucartambo

Paucartambo is a small town in Peru (Cuzco Department) with a population of 4,309. The city sits at an elevation of 10,007 feet (3,050 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Paucartambo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 334 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 59.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 53.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 10,007 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below Peru avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,007 ft (3,050 m)
Area57.2 sq mi (148.3 km²)
Population Density75/sq mi
Coordinates-13.3152°N, 71.5936°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.4"
56% above Peru avg
Snowfall 53.3"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.50"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

103 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jul 6, 1991 15 km W of Lares, Peru M7.0 68 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 139 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 89 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 147 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 139 km
Jan 10, 1998 89 km E of Pangoa, Peru M5.2 145 km
Dec 30, 2012 46 km E of Salvación, Peru M5.2 87 km
Aug 10, 1994 central Peru M5.1 128 km
Jul 6, 2014 7 km SE of Layo, Peru M5.1 146 km
Sep 2, 1992 59 km NE of Salvación, Peru M5.1 118 km
May 2, 2024 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.1 100 km
Sep 2, 2019 central Peru M5.0 131 km
May 5, 2024 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru M5.0 13 km
Aug 8, 2003 6 km N of Colcha, Peru M5.0 59 km
Aug 10, 2010 8 km NW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.0 144 km
Jan 8, 2016 34 km SSW of Huepetuhe, Peru M4.9 105 km
Mar 20, 2022 27 km SSW of Mazuko, Peru M4.9 124 km
Jul 6, 2015 7 km E of Colcha, Peru M4.9 61 km
Jun 30, 2009 99 km NW of Salvación, Peru M4.9 134 km
Sep 20, 2012 9 km WSW of Palpacachi, Peru M4.9 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (99 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 99 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 5.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in
March 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in
April 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 46°F (8°C) 0.3 in
August 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in
September 49°F (9°C) 0.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in
November 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in Warmest
December 51°F (11°C) 4.2 in

Paucartambo has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 42°F in January to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Paucartambo

Institution Type Founded Website
Academia innova exitosa University - ,

Schools in Paucartambo

28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa 50442 Jose Carlos Mariatigui - - - -
Serapio Calderon - - - -
Institución Educativa 50462 Daniel Estrada Perez - - - -
Institución Educativa Santa Rosa De Lima - - - -
Institución Educativa 50991 Raul Figueroa Yabar - - - -
Institución Educativa 50436 San Jose - - - -
Institución Educativa 501343 Ciro Alegria - - - -
Institución Educativa 50434 Alfonso Ugarte - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 50757 - - - -
Institución Educativa 50838 Mariano Santos - - - -
Institución Educativa 50808 Jorge Basadre Grohmann - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 51050 - - - -
Institución Educativa 50440 Juan Pablo Vizcardo Y Guzman - - - -
Institución Educativa 501265 Simon Bolivar - - - -
Institución Educativa General Juan Velasco Alvarado - - - -
Institución Educativa 50713 Jose Olaya - - - -
Institución Educativa 50837 Tahuantinsuyo - - - -
Institución Educativa Serapio Calderon Lazo De La Vega - - - -
Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora Del Rosario - - - -
Institución Educativa Paucartambo - - - -
Institución Educativa Jose Perez Y Armendariz - - - -
Institución Educativa 51029 Principe Sebastian Ii De Los Godos - - - -
Institución Educativa 501230 Inmaculada Concepcion - - - -
Institución Educativa 50411 San Luis Gonzaga - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 501189 - - - -
Institución Educativa 50945 Divino Niño Jesus - - - -
Institución Educativa Jesus De Nazareth - - - -
Institución Educativa 50413 Virgen Del Rosario - - - -
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Radio Stations near Paucartambo

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Salkantay - AAC+ 48 kbps
JVM la Estación (Cusco) baladas MP3 128 kbps
RAM Cusco - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Antena 5 Cusco 1600 AM (más que una Radio !) clasicos, cultural MP3
JVM la Estación baladas MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Paucartambo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de los Pueblos de Paucartambo

Farmers Markets in Paucartambo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado San Salvador
Paucartambo Market

Hotels in Paucartambo

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anka
Rey Carlos III
Tres Cruces
Tres Cruces

Restaurants in Paucartambo

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anitas
Bar restaurant al Paso
Incatambo
Restaurant Pollería Carmencita
Restaurante Carlos III

Cafes in Paucartambo

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Liam

Monuments in Paucartambo

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Puente Carlos III
Typical Dances Fountain

Clinics in Paucartambo

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Paucartambo

Veterinaries in Paucartambo

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agrovetarina Altiplano

Bus Stations in Paucartambo

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Buses
Terminal de Buses

Gas Stations in Paucartambo

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

3 cruces de oro
Petroperu
PetroPeru Carmelitas SAC

Banks in Paucartambo

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco de la Nación
Caja Arequipa
Caja Cusco
Coopac Crediperu

Stadiums & Teams in Paucartambo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Paucartambo

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alejandro Velasco Astete International AirportCUZLarge Airport
Patria Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Paucartambo

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Khankahuani
Parroquia Virgen del Rosario
Templo de la Virgen del Rosario

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
2,906 m (9,535 ft)

🇵🇪 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 Paucartambo

What is the population of Paucartambo?

Paucartambo has a population of 4,309 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 75 people per square mile, spread across 57.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Paucartambo?

Paucartambo has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 59.4 inches, with 53.3 inches of snow.

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