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Rosario, Peru

Huancavelica · Peru

Rosario is a small town in Huancavelica, Peru with a population of 288. Elevation: 12,060 ft (3,676 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

288 Population 3/sq mi density
12,060 ft Elevation 3,676 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
35.9 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Rosario

Rosario

Rosario, officially the Autonomous City of Rosario, is a city in central Argentina, in the south of the province of Santa Fe. Located 300 km (186 mi) northwest of Buenos Aires on the west bank of the Paraná River, it is the country's third-most populous city after Buenos Aires and Córdoba. With a growing and important metropolitan area, Greater Rosario has an estimated population of 1,750,000 as of 2020. One of its main attractions includes the neoclassical, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco architecture that has been preserved in hundreds of residences, houses and public buildings. The city is also famous for being the birthplace of footballer Lionel Messi.

People

Population288
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain35.9 in/yr
Sunny Days348/yr
Elevation12,060 ft (3,676 m)
Population288
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation12,060 ft (3,676 m)
Coordinates-12.7212°, -74.5825°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceHuancavelica
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation35.9 inches (911 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)

About Rosario

Rosario is a small town in Peru (Huancavelica) with a population of 288. The city sits at an elevation of 12,060 feet (3,676 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.9 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Rosario has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 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 35.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 12,060 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average44.8°F
17% below Peru avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,060 ft (3,676 m)
Area86.2 sq mi (223.2 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-12.7212°N, 74.5825°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"
6% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.30"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

129 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 30, 2025.

May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 137 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 61 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 129 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 144 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 68 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 120 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 57 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 143 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 60 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 70 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 44 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 113 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 105 km
Apr 7, 2022 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru M5.1 99 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 73 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 76 km
Jul 15, 2012 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru M5.0 128 km
Apr 10, 2022 6 km WSW of Comas, Peru M5.0 125 km
May 3, 1992 11 km NNW of Colonia, Peru M5.0 146 km
May 13, 2019 16 km SW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.0 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 4.9 in
February 53°F (12°C) 5.3 in Wettest
March 53°F (12°C) 5.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.0 in
June 51°F (10°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 44°F (7°C) 0.6 in Coldest
August 52°F (11°C) 0.9 in
September 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in Warmest
December 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in

Rosario has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 44°F in July to 55°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.3") and June the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Rosario

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Augusto Salazar Bondy
Institución Educativa 31117 Pablo Basilio Auqui
Institución Educativa 31118 Republica De Venezuela
Institución Educativa San Cristobal
Institución Educativa No. 36210
Institución Educativa Virgen Del Rosario
Institución Educativa No. 36208
Institución Educativa No. 36376
Institución Educativa 36518 Gudelia Alarco Zuñiga
Institución Educativa Mariscal Caceres
Institución Educativa No. 36420
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Radio Stations near Rosario

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio La Unika AAC+ 32 kbps

Farmers Markets in Rosario

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mega Centro

Restaurants in Rosario

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant Nuevo Amanecer

Stadiums & Teams in Rosario

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Rosario

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte AirportAYPMedium Airport
Huancayo AirportSmall Airport
Imperial AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Choclococha AirportSmall Airport
Pichari AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
3,975 m (13,042 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 Rosario

What is the population of Rosario?

Rosario has a population of 288 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 86.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rosario?

Rosario has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 348 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.9 inches.

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