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Pucará, Peru
Junin · Peru
Pucará is a small town in Junin, Peru with a population of 2,220. Elevation: 12,589 ft (3,837 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Pucará
The Pucará culture was an archaeological culture which developed in Qullaw, along the north-western shore of Lake Titicaca. It was characterized by a hierarchy of smaller centers and villages scattered throughout the northern basin of the Titicaca. The name originates from the town of Pukara, one of the largest settlements in the region. The modern town of Pucará is located half a mile to the east of the archaeological site. The Pukara culture is unrelated to the stone fortresses, pukaras, built across the Andes during the Inca Empire. Its sphere of influence reached as far north as the Cuzco Valley and as far south as Tiahuanaco. The culture had two phases of development within the Formative Period: the Middle Formative, and Late Formative.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,220 |
| Population Density | 375 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 12,589 ft (3,837 m) |
| Coordinates | -12.1725°, -75.1454° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Junin |
| Average Temperature | 36°F (2°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.3 inches (1,431 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 159.1 inches (404 cm) |
About Pucará
Pucará is a small town in Peru (Junin) with a population of 2,220. The city sits at an elevation of 12,589 feet (3,837 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 36°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.3 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 35.8°F |
| 34% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,589 ft (3,837 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 375/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.1725°N, 75.1454°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 36°F (2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in |
Pucará has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 35°F in January to 53°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.3").
Schools in Pucará
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 30023 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Mariscal Andres Avelino Caceres | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 30047 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Heroes De Pucara | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 30052 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 30606 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 30020 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 30019 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 30021 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 30051 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 30049 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Pucará
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Huancayo | peruvian cumbia, pop music | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio 1550, La Radio Joven. Huancayo. 88.9 FM. | rock, alternative | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Clasica Rock&Pop | - | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Pucará
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Casa de la Memoria | ||||
| Museo Regional de Arqueología de Junín | ||||
| Warivilca |
Farmers Markets in Pucará
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Año Nuevo | |||||
| Centro Comercial Nazaret | |||||
| Centro Comercial Virgen de la Candelaria | |||||
| La Moderna de Chilca | |||||
| Mercado de Pichos | |||||
| mercado de San Jeronimo | |||||
| Mercado Jorge Chávez | |||||
| Mercado La Florida | |||||
| Mercado Modelo de Chupaca | |||||
| Mercado Modelo Huancayo | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Moya | |||||
| Mercado Pío Pata |
Clinics in Pucará
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Pucará
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Pucará
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Francisco Carle Airport | JAU | Medium Airport |
| Huancayo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Imperial Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Pucará
37 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Arcángel | ||
| Auquimarca | ||
| Centro de Atención Primaria II Chilca | ||
| Centro de Atención Primaria III Mantaro Huancayo Cercado | ||
| Centro Médico Las Americas S.A. | ||
| Centro Médico Mega Salud | ||
| Centro Medico Mi Buen Pastor | ||
| Centro Terapeutico Integral | ||
| Chilca | ||
| Chongos Bajo | ||
| Clinica El Carmen | ||
| Clinica Obsterica | ||
| Clínica Ortega | ||
| Clinica Ortega | ||
| Clínica Universal | ||
| Ghemo Lab | ||
| Huancan | ||
| Huari | ||
| Huayucachi | ||
| Incho | ||
| Justicia Paz Y Vida | ||
| La Libertad | ||
| New Life | ||
| ONG Salud Integral Andina | ||
| Ortopedia Good Hope | ||
| Pedro Sánchez Meza - Chupaca | ||
| Pilcomayo | ||
| Policlinico Brevete Huancayo | ||
| Policlinico Del Centro | ||
| Policlínico Metropolitano Huancayo | ||
| Preventiva | ||
| Ray Sin Medicamentos ni Cirugias | ||
| Salud Y Mujer | ||
| San Agustin de Cajas | ||
| San Martin | ||
| Sapallanga | ||
| Sicaya |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Pucará
What is the population of Pucará?
Pucará has a population of 2,220 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 375 people per square mile, spread across 5.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pucará?
Pucará has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 36°F in July. The area receives 336 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 56.3 inches, with 159.1 inches of snow.