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Pichihua, Peru
Apurímac Department · Peru
Pichihua is a small town in Apurímac Department, Peru with a population of 225. Elevation: 9,501 ft (2,896 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Pichihua
Yanaca es un pueblo ubicado en el departamento de Apurímac, provincia de Aymaraes, distrito de Yanaca, en el Perú.
People
Climate
| Population | 225 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 9,501 ft (2,896 m) |
| Coordinates | -14.1483°, -73.1739° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Apurímac Department |
| Average Temperature | 36°F (2°C) |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 82.5 inches (2,095 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 275.8 inches (701 cm) |
About Pichihua
Pichihua is a small town in Peru (Apurímac Department) with a population of 225. The city sits at an elevation of 9,501 feet (2,896 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 37°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 35.9°F |
| 34% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 359 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,501 ft (2,896 m) |
| Area | 148.8 sq mi (385.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.1483°N, 73.1739°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (168 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 168 km |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 7.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 7.2 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 7.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 37°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in |
Pichihua has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 33°F in January to 50°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.3") and June the driest (0.4").
Schools in Pichihua
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa 54867 San Juan Bautista | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 54383 Jose Maria Arguedas | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Socco | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 54370 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 54332 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Señor De Animas | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 54380 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 54687 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 54382 Virgen Asuncion | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 54384 Virgen De Concepcion | — | — | — | — |
Stadiums & Teams in Pichihua
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Pichihua
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Andahuaylas Airport | ANS | Small Airport |
| Tamburco Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Pichihua?
Pichihua has a population of 225 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 148.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pichihua?
Pichihua has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 37°F in July. The area receives 359 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 82.5 inches, with 275.8 inches of snow.