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Río Blanco, Peru

Apurímac Department · Peru

Río Blanco is a small town in Apurímac Department, Peru with a population of 307. Elevation: 6,677 ft (2,035 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

307 Population 2/sq mi density
6,677 ft Elevation 2,035 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
52.7 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population307
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain52.7 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation6,677 ft (2,035 m)
Population307
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation6,677 ft (2,035 m)
Coordinates-13.4349°, -73.8224°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceApurímac Department
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation52.7 inches (1,339 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.9 inches (20 cm)

About Río Blanco

Río Blanco is a small town in Peru (Apurímac Department) with a population of 307. The city sits at an elevation of 6,677 feet (2,035 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 43°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Río Blanco has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 52.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,677 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average44.9°F
17% below Peru avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,677 ft (2,035 m)
Area168.0 sq mi (435.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-13.4349°N, 73.8224°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.7"
39% above Peru avg
Snowfall 7.9"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.57"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

173 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 M6.8 132 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 79 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 84 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 88 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 95 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 130 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 130 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 83 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 74 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 85 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 142 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 117 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 113 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 79 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 77 km
Aug 10, 1994 central Peru M5.1 139 km
May 2, 2024 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.1 146 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 78 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 125 km
Dec 26, 1999 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.1 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 6.4 in
February 55°F (13°C) 6.6 in Wettest
March 55°F (13°C) 6.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in
June 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 43°F (6°C) 0.6 in Coldest
August 53°F (12°C) 0.9 in
September 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
November 56°F (14°C) 2.8 in Warmest
December 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in

Río Blanco has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 43°F in July to 56°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.6") and June the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Río Blanco

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 38759
Institución Educativa Alfonso Rodriguez Najarro
Institución Educativa No. 54530
Institución Educativa No. 38937
Institución Educativa General Juan Velasco Alvarado
Institución Educativa 38938 Juan Velazco Alvarado
Institución Educativa 38983 Braulio Zaga Pariona
Institución Educativa No. 38907
Institución Educativa Horacio Zeballos Gamez
Institución Educativa Braulio Zaga Pariona
Cetpro Los Chankas
Institución Educativa No. 54816
Institución Educativa Leoncio Prado
Institución Educativa No. 54454
Institución Educativa No. 54235
Institución Educativa Ciro Alegria
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Museums in Río Blanco

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Uripa

Farmers Markets in Río Blanco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos

Restaurants in Río Blanco

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant Campestre Luchin

Clinics in Río Blanco

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ahuayro

Stadiums & Teams in Río Blanco

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Río Blanco

4 airports within the area.

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

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 Río Blanco

What is the population of Río Blanco?

Río Blanco has a population of 307 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 168.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Río Blanco?

Río Blanco has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 43°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.7 inches, with 7.9 inches of snow.

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