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Pomacocha, Peru

Huancavelica · Peru

Pomacocha is a small town in Huancavelica, Peru with a population of 408. Elevation: 11,634 ft (3,546 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

408 Population 5/sq mi density
11,634 ft Elevation 3,546 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
64.6 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Pomacocha

Pomacocha

Acobamba is a town in Peru. It is the capital of Acobamba district, in Acobamba Province of Department of Huancavelica.

People

Population408
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain64.6 in/yr
Sunny Days362/yr
Elevation11,634 ft (3,546 m)
Population408
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation11,634 ft (3,546 m)
Coordinates-12.8741°, -74.5316°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceHuancavelica
Average Temperature42°F (5°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation64.6 inches (1,640 mm)
Annual Snowfall35.7 inches (91 cm)

About Pomacocha

Pomacocha is a small town in Peru (Huancavelica) with a population of 408. The city sits at an elevation of 11,634 feet (3,546 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 41°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Pomacocha has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 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 64.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 35.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 11,634 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average41.5°F
23% below Peru avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,634 ft (3,546 m)
Area86.2 sq mi (223.2 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-12.8741°N, 74.5316°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.6"
70% above Peru avg
Snowfall 35.7"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.71"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

128 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 30, 2025.

May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 119 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 112 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 75 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 126 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 82 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 134 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 54 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 40 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 91 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 26 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 128 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 88 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 64 km
Apr 7, 2022 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru M5.1 93 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 72 km
May 13, 2019 16 km SW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.0 130 km
Apr 10, 2022 6 km WSW of Comas, Peru M5.0 143 km
Jul 15, 2012 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru M5.0 112 km
Jun 1, 2016 20 km SSW of Pilpichaca, Peru M4.9 90 km
Jan 29, 1994 10 km NW of Pilpichaca, Peru M4.9 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 5.7 in Wettest
March 51°F (11°C) 5.6 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.0 in
June 49°F (9°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 0.6 in
August 50°F (10°C) 0.9 in
September 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.2 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in Warmest
December 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in

Pomacocha has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 41°F in January to 53°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.7") and June the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Pomacocha

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Jose Maria Arguedas
Institución Educativa No. 36399
Institución Educativa Jorge Chavez
Institución Educativa No. 36173
Institución Educativa No. 36172
Institución Educativa Pedro Paulet Mostajo
Institución Educativa No. 36175
Institución Educativa No. 36207
Institución Educativa No. 36465
Institución Educativa No. 36176
Institución Educativa No. 36486
Institución Educativa No. 36174
Institución Educativa Coras
Institución Educativa No. 36165
Institución Educativa No. 36164
Institución Educativa No. 36195
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Radio Stations near Pomacocha

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio La Unika AAC+ 32 kbps

Farmers Markets in Pomacocha

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mega Centro
Qatun Tambo Anqara

Clinics in Pomacocha

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Choclococha

Stadiums & Teams in Pomacocha

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Pomacocha

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte AirportAYPMedium Airport
Imperial AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Choclococha AirportSmall Airport
Pichari AirportSmall Airport
San Francisco AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
3,423 m (11,231 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 Pomacocha

What is the population of Pomacocha?

Pomacocha has a population of 408 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 86.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pomacocha?

Pomacocha has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 41°F in July. The area receives 362 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 64.6 inches, with 35.7 inches of snow.

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