Pilpichaca, Peru

Huancavelica · Peru

Pilpichaca is a small town in Huancavelica, Peru with a population of 742. Elevation: 13,688 ft (4,172 m). Average temperature: 38°F (4°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

742 Population 4/sq mi density
13,688 ft Elevation 4,172 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 4°C
31.8 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population742
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (4°C)
Rain31.8 in/yr
Elevation13,688 ft (4,172 m)
Population742
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation13,688 ft (4,172 m)
Coordinates-13.3302°, -74.9770°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceHuancavelica
Average Temperature38°F (4°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average35°F (2°C)
Annual Precipitation31.8 inches (807 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.3 inches (1 cm)

About Pilpichaca

Pilpichaca is a small town in Peru (Huancavelica) with a population of 742. The city sits at an elevation of 13,688 feet (4,172 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 35°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.8 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Pilpichaca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 35°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 13,688 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 35°F Jul (2°C)
Annual Average38.3°F
29% below Peru avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average35°F (2°C)

Geography

Elevation13,688 ft (4,172 m)
Area198.5 sq mi (514.1 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates13.3302°S, 74.9770°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.8"
16% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.98"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

245 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 4, 2025.

Jan 30, 2012 6 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.4 117 km
Apr 5, 1991 21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.3 116 km
May 16, 1992 4 km E of San Clemente, Peru M6.1 128 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 95 km
Feb 18, 2014 10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M5.9 115 km
Aug 16, 2007 25 km W of Santiago, Peru M5.8 144 km
Jan 25, 2019 15 km WNW of Llipata, Peru M5.7 140 km
Sep 22, 2010 6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru M5.7 119 km
Jul 2, 2012 29 km SSE of Santiago, Peru M5.7 139 km
May 6, 2012 14 km SE of Humay, Peru M5.6 104 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 98 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 83 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 148 km
May 12, 2021 1 km SE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M5.5 119 km
May 27, 2022 14 km SE of Santiago, Peru M5.5 126 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 149 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 94 km
Oct 7, 1993 7 km SW of Ica, Peru M5.4 123 km
Jun 15, 2009 11 km N of San Clemente, Peru M5.4 128 km
Aug 3, 2009 27 km ESE of Santiago, Peru M5.3 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 5.9 in
February 40°F (5°C) 5.9 in
March 40°F (5°C) 6.0 in Warmest, Wettest
April 40°F (4°C) 2.7 in
May 38°F (3°C) 0.9 in
June 36°F (2°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 35°F (2°C) 0.3 in Coldest
August 36°F (2°C) 0.5 in
September 37°F (3°C) 1.2 in
October 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in
December 40°F (4°C) 4.2 in

Pilpichaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 35°F in July to 40°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and June the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Pilpichaca

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 36537 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 38835 - - - -
Institución Educativa Jose Carlos Mariategui - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 22033 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 35010 - - - -
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Clinics in Pilpichaca

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pilpichaca

Airports Near Pilpichaca

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Laguna Choclococha Airport-Small Airport

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Waterfalls
1
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Waterfalls Near Pilpichaca

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Pilpichaca.

Name Description
El Milagro

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 Pilpichaca

What is the population of Pilpichaca?

Pilpichaca has a population of 742 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 198.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pilpichaca?

Pilpichaca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 35°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 31.8 inches.

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