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Pumachuco, Peru

Apurímac Department · Peru

Pumachuco is a small town in Apurímac Department, Peru with a population of 597. Elevation: 11,033 ft (3,363 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

597 Population 5/sq mi density
11,033 ft Elevation 3,363 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
18.6 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population597
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain18.6 in/yr
Sunny Days360/yr
Elevation11,033 ft (3,363 m)
Population597
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation11,033 ft (3,363 m)
Coordinates-13.3325°, -73.7393°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceApurímac Department
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation18.6 inches (472 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pumachuco

Pumachuco is a small town in Peru (Apurímac Department) with a population of 597. The city sits at an elevation of 11,033 feet (3,363 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Pumachuco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 18.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 11,033 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above Peru avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,033 ft (3,363 m)
Area131.0 sq mi (339.2 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-13.3325°N, 73.7393°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.6"
51% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.10"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

169 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 142 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 94 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 98 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 101 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 109 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 144 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 138 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 142 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 127 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 68 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 90 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 92 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 85 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 118 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 128 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 82 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 68 km
Aug 10, 1994 central Peru M5.1 136 km
Dec 26, 1999 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.1 134 km
May 2, 2024 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.1 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 5.9 in Warmest
February 64°F (18°C) 6.1 in Wettest
March 63°F (17°C) 5.8 in
April 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in
June 62°F (16°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
July 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
August 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
October 65°F (19°C) 2.3 in
November 65°F (19°C) 2.7 in
December 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in

Pumachuco has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 62°F in June to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.1") and June the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Pumachuco

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 54482
Institución Educativa No. 54566
Institución Educativa César Vallejo
Institución Educativa No. 54223
Institución Educativa No. 54247
Institución Educativa No. 54559
Institución Educativa No. 54303
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Museums in Pumachuco

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Uripa

Farmers Markets in Pumachuco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos

Stadiums & Teams in Pumachuco

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Pumachuco

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte AirportAYPMedium Airport
Andahuaylas AirportANSSmall Airport
Kiteni AirportSmall Airport
Luisiana AirportSmall Airport
Palmapampa AirportSmall Airport
Vilcashuamán AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pumachuco

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Virgen de Rosario

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 Pumachuco

What is the population of Pumachuco?

Pumachuco has a population of 597 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 131.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pumachuco?

Pumachuco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.6 inches.

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