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Pomabamba, Peru
Ancash · Peru
Pomabamba is a small town in Ancash, Peru with a population of 4,453. Elevation: 11,115 ft (3,388 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Pomabamba
Pomabamba is a town in the Pomabamba District of the Pomabamba Province in the Ancash Region of Peru.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,453 |
| Population Density | 31 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 11,115 ft (3,388 m) |
| Coordinates | -8.8333°, -77.4667° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Ancash |
| Average Temperature | 45°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.1 inches (1,094 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.1 inches (18 cm) |
About Pomabamba
Pomabamba is a small town in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 4,453. The city sits at an elevation of 11,115 feet (3,388 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,115 ft (3,388 m) |
| Area | 141.4 sq mi (366.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.8333°N, 77.4667°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER | Meteorological | 23.0 m | 1 | 54 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in |
Pomabamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 43°F in January to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and June the driest (0.4").
Schools in Pomabamba
38 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Virgen Del Socorro | - | - | - | - |
| Institución educativa No. 84233 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa La Semillita | - | - | - | - |
| Walter Peñaloza Ramella | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa San Jose | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Jesus Obrero I | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 84301 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 84026 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 84030 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 84296 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución educativa No. 84013 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 84029 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 84027 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Zacarias Moreno Jimenes | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 84008 Santisima Trinidad | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 84279 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 84007 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 84308 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 84251 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 84307 | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio #199 Cañari | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Jesús Obrero | - | - | - | - |
| Educación Básica Alternativa | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Rosenda Sánchez | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 84001 Rosenda Sanchez | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Monseñor Fidel Olivas Escudero | - | - | - | - |
| Sigmund Freud | - | - | - | - |
| Pomabamba | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 84011 | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Fidel Olivas Escudero | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 84217 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 84061 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 84005 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 84300 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Eugenio Moreno Alvarez | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 84012 Macario Bazan Campomanes | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 84091 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 84064 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Pomabamba
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Farmers Markets in Pomabamba
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado Convento |
Hotels in Pomabamba
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Pomabamba
13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Pomabamba
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Pomabamba
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Pomabamba
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Pomabamba
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pomabamba
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Pomabamba
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Pomabamba
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani Airport | ATA | Medium Airport |
| Caraz Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tulpo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Urpay Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Pomabamba
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Serpost |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Pomabamba
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Ramos | |
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Pomabamba?
Pomabamba has a population of 4,453 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 141.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pomabamba?
Pomabamba has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.1 inches, with 7.1 inches of snow.