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Paucartambo, Peru

Pasco · Peru

Paucartambo is a small town in Pasco, Peru with a population of 4,438. Elevation: 9,678 ft (2,950 m). Average temperature: 30°F (-1°C).

4,438 Population 14/sq mi density
9,678 ft Elevation 2,950 meters
30°F Avg Temperature -1°C
37.2 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Paucartambo

Paucartambo District is one of thirteen districts of the province Pasco in Peru.

People

Population4,438
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp30°F (-1°C)
Rain37.2 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation9,678 ft (2,950 m)
Population4,438
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation9,678 ft (2,950 m)
Coordinates-10.7733°, -75.8111°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvincePasco
Average Temperature30°F (-1°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average28°F (-2°C)
Annual Precipitation37.2 inches (945 mm)
Annual Snowfall59.5 inches (151 cm)

About Paucartambo

Paucartambo is a small town in Peru (Pasco) with a population of 4,438. The city sits at an elevation of 9,678 feet (2,950 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 30°F (-1°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 28°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Paucartambo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 28°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 37.2 inches. The area receives 59.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 9,678 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 28°F Jul (-2°C)
Annual Average30.0°F
44% below Peru avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average28°F (-2°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,678 ft (2,950 m)
Area328.7 sq mi (851.4 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates-10.7733°N, 75.8111°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below Peru avg
Snowfall 59.5"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.87"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

218 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 M6.3 125 km
Aug 13, 2017 41 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.8 136 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 22 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 147 km
Oct 30, 2017 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.4 122 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 36 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 56 km
Mar 17, 1992 61 km NNE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.4 137 km
Mar 6, 1998 32 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.3 132 km
Mar 10, 1998 33 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.3 142 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 106 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 141 km
Jun 16, 1992 21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.2 101 km
Apr 6, 1996 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.2 99 km
Apr 7, 2001 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 53 km
Apr 10, 2013 2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru M5.1 57 km
Feb 21, 2006 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 67 km
Aug 11, 2002 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.1 124 km
Mar 13, 2018 56 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 106 km
May 7, 1997 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 48 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 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 5.1 in
February 53°F (11°C) 5.9 in Wettest
March 52°F (11°C) 5.9 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
June 50°F (10°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 28°F (-2°C) 0.7 in Coldest
August 51°F (10°C) 0.8 in
September 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in Warmest
December 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in

Paucartambo has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 28°F in July to 53°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.9") and June the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Paucartambo

35 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa 34089 Alexander Graham Bell
Institución Educativa No. 34485
Institución Educativa No. 34554
Institución Educativa No. 34423
Institución Educativa No. 34360
Institución Educativa Alejandro Borja Contreras
Institución Educativa No. 34087
Institución Educativa No. 34413
Institución Educativa Mariano Melgar Valdivieso
Institución Educativa Cped - 34092
Institución Educativa No. 34084
Escuela De Educacion Superior Tecnico Profesional Pnp Pasco
Institución Educativa No. 34026
Institución Educativa Antonio Zweifel
Institución Educativa No. 34096
Institución Educativa No. 34028
Institución Educativa No. 34025
Institución educativa inicial Agroindustrial 34024
Institución Educativa Alfonso Ugarte
Institución Educativa No. 30615 Cped - Jachahuanca
Institución Educativa No. 34095
Institución Educativa No. 30629
Institución Educativa 30611 Cesar Vallejo
Institución Educativa No. 34021
Institución Educativa Jose Carlos Mariategui
Institución Educativa No. 34471
Institución Educativa Agroindustrial 34024
Institución Educativa No. 34086 Ricardo Palma
Institución Educativa Inicial Monseñor Antonio Sánchez Béjar
Institución Educativa 34097 San Francisco
Institución Educativa No. 34358
Institución Educativa No. 34368
Institución Educativa Ramon Castilla
Institución Educativa 34029 Cesar Perez Arauco
Institución Educativa No. 34479
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Farmers Markets in Paucartambo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Público

Hotels in Paucartambo

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Municipal

Bus Stations in Paucartambo

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal Municipal - Paucartambo

Stadiums & Teams in Paucartambo

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Airports Near Paucartambo

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Capitán FAP Leonardo Alvariño Herr AirportSmall Airport
Iscozasin AirportSmall Airport
Pozuzo AirportSmall Airport
Ricrán AirportSmall Airport
Vicco AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Paucartambo

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Matriz de Paucartambo
Santuario Señor de Ancara

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
2 m (7 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 4,438 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 328.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Paucartambo?

Paucartambo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 28°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.2 inches, with 59.5 inches of snow.

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