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Ragash, Peru

Ancash · Peru

Ragash is a small town in Ancash, Peru with a population of 343. Elevation: 11,227 ft (3,422 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

343 Population 2/sq mi density
11,227 ft Elevation 3,422 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
55.2 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Ragash

Ragash

Sihuas is a town in the Sihuas District of the Sihuas Province in the Ancash Region of Peru.

People

Population343
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain55.2 in/yr
Sunny Days354/yr
Elevation11,227 ft (3,422 m)
Population343
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation11,227 ft (3,422 m)
Coordinates-8.5319°, -77.6659°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAncash
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation55.2 inches (1,403 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.2 inches (1 cm)

About Ragash

Ragash is a small town in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 343. The city sits at an elevation of 11,227 feet (3,422 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 41°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Ragash has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 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 55.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 11,227 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average40.5°F
25% below Peru avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,227 ft (3,422 m)
Area141.4 sq mi (366.3 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-8.5319°N, 77.6659°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.2"
45% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.30"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 13, 2025.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 140 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 31 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 142 km
May 8, 2017 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru M5.2 123 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 142 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 136 km
Mar 21, 2015 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 147 km
Aug 13, 2025 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.0 150 km
Feb 19, 2024 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 147 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 51 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 120 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 105 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 104 km
Aug 1, 2016 36 km NE of Arancay, Peru M4.7 131 km
Nov 19, 1998 2 km S of Coishco, Peru M4.7 119 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 58 km
Jun 20, 2018 28 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru M4.6 147 km
May 8, 2002 27 km SSW of Puente Viru, Peru M4.6 130 km
Jul 23, 2013 5 km WSW of Coishco, Peru M4.6 124 km
Mar 1, 2008 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru M4.6 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 83 km
1970 N. PERU Earthquake 0.5 m 66,794 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in
March 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in Wettest
April 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
May 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in
June 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 0.4 in
August 55°F (13°C) 0.5 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
November 56°F (14°C) 2.7 in Warmest
December 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in

Ragash has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 38°F in January to 56°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.3") and June the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Ragash

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa 84210 Jose Olaya
Institución Educativa No. 84094
Institución Educativa 84186 Luis Alberto Sanchez
Institución Educativa No. 84212
Institución Educativa No. 84110
Institución Educativa No. 84337
Institución Educativa No. 84261
Institución Educativa 84185 Santa Cruz
Institución Educativa No. 84213
Institución Educativa No. 84187
Institución Educativa No. 84096
Institución Educativa No. 84211
Institución Educativa No. 84278
Institución Educativa No. 84195
Institución Educativa No. 84171
Institución Educativa No. 84325
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Radio Stations near Ragash

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Exitosa news, noticias AAC 64 kbps
Radio La Inolvidable UNKNOWN
Radio Mágica 88.3 FM AAC 128 kbps
Radio Urbana (Caraz - Ancash Peru) noticias, reggaeton AAC+ 64 kbps

Stadiums & Teams in Ragash

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Airports Near Ragash

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Caraz AirportSmall Airport
Chagual AirportCGLSmall Airport
Huamachuco AirportSmall Airport
Pias AirportSmall Airport
Quiruvilca AirportSmall Airport
Tulpo AirportSmall Airport
Urpay AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
2,730 m (8,957 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 Ragash

What is the population of Ragash?

Ragash has a population of 343 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 141.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ragash?

Ragash has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 41°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 55.2 inches.

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