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Querocoto, Peru
Cajamarca Department · Peru
Querocoto is a small town in Cajamarca Department, Peru with a population of 417. Elevation: 7,192 ft (2,192 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 417 |
| Population Density | 10 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,192 ft (2,192 m) |
| Coordinates | -6.3593°, -79.0345° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Cajamarca Department |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.7 inches (1,440 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Querocoto
Querocoto is a small town in Peru (Cajamarca Department) with a population of 417. The city sits at an elevation of 7,192 feet (2,192 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,192 ft (2,192 m) |
| Area | 42.5 sq mi (110.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.3593°N, 79.0345°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in |
Querocoto has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 57°F in August to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (1.2").
Schools in Querocoto
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Tupac Amaru | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 10764 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 10397 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Pagaybamba | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 10589 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Coronel Francisco Bolognesi | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 10597 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821590 | — | — | — | — |
| La Inmaculada | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 10591 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 10592 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 10595 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cesar Vallejo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 10584 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 10596 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 10915 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Fernando Belaunde Terry | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Querocoto
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Nuevo Oriente | |||||
| Mercado Santa Celia |
Clinics in Querocoto
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Querocoto
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Querocoto
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Baguá Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chota Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda El Valor Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lagunas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Luya 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 Querocoto?
Querocoto has a population of 417 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 42.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Querocoto?
Querocoto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 56.7 inches.