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Puca Cruz, Peru
Huancavelica · Peru
Puca Cruz is a small town in Huancavelica, Peru with a population of 625. Elevation: 12,635 ft (3,851 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Puca Cruz
Paucará is a town in Peru. It is the capital of the Paucara district in the Acobamba Province inside the Huancavelica Region.
People
Climate
| Population | 625 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 12,635 ft (3,851 m) |
| Coordinates | -12.7455°, -74.6292° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Huancavelica |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.9 inches (911 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.1 inches (0 cm) |
About Puca Cruz
Puca Cruz is a small town in Peru (Huancavelica) with a population of 625. The city sits at an elevation of 12,635 feet (3,851 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.9 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,635 ft (3,851 m) |
| Area | 198.5 sq mi (514.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.7455°N, 74.6292°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in |
Puca Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 47°F in July to 55°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.3") and June the driest (0.4").
Schools in Puca Cruz
25 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 36212 | — | — | — | — |
| Paucara | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Daniel Alcides Carrion | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 36770 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 36206 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Inicial n°591 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa n°36205 | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Nacional Mixto Juan Velasco Alvarado | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora de Cocharcas | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Julio Ramon Ribeyro | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 36211 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Inca Garcilazo De La Vega | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 36177 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 36194 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 36375 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Juan Velasco Alvarado | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 36205 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Daniel Hernandez Morillo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 36202 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 36178 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 36763 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa German Caro Rios | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 36170 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 36485 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 36797 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Puca Cruz
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio La Unika | — | AAC+ 32 kbps |
Farmers Markets in Puca Cruz
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Centro | |||||
| Qatun Tambo Anqara |
Clinics in Puca Cruz
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Puca Cruz
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Puca Cruz
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport | AYP | Medium Airport |
| Huancayo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Imperial Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Laguna Choclococha 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 Puca Cruz?
Puca Cruz has a population of 625 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 198.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Puca Cruz?
Puca Cruz has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 348 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.9 inches.