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San Antonio de Rancas, Peru
Pasco · Peru
San Antonio de Rancas is a small town in Pasco, Peru with a population of 1,193. Elevation: 14,232 ft (4,338 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Antonio de Rancas
Cerro de Pasco is a city in central Peru, located at the top of the Andean Mountains. It is the capital of both the Pasco Province and the Department of Pasco, and an important mining center of silver, copper, zinc and lead. At an elevation of 4,330 metres (14,210 ft), it is one of the highest cities in the world, and with a population of 58,899, it is the highest or the second highest city with over 50,000 inhabitants. The elevation reaches up to 4,380 metres (14,370 ft) in the Yanacancha area. The city has a very intense cold climate and it is connected by road and by rail to the capital Lima, 300 kilometres (190 mi) away. Its urban area is formed by the districts of Chaupimarca, Yanacancha and Simón Bolívar.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,193 |
| Population Density | 12 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 14,232 ft (4,338 m) |
| Coordinates | -10.6872°, -76.2490° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Pasco |
| Average Temperature | 45°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 57.5 inches (1,460 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 133.0 inches (338 cm) |
About San Antonio de Rancas
San Antonio de Rancas is a small town in Peru (Pasco) with a population of 1,193. The city sits at an elevation of 14,232 feet (4,338 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 14,232 ft (4,338 m) |
| Area | 99.5 sq mi (257.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.6872°N, 76.2490°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1971 | CHUNGAR | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 600 | 58 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 6.2 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| August | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
San Antonio de Rancas has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 34°F in January to 44°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.2") and June the driest (0.7").
Schools in San Antonio de Rancas
25 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Thales De Mileto | — | — | — | — |
| I. E. Cipriano Proaño - 35001 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Nº 34003 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Inicial Jesús Nazareno | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Inicial Elena Bazán Espinoza | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Nº 39 Gerardo Patiño López | — | — | — | — |
| C. N. I. 3 - Antenor Rizo Patron Lequerica | — | — | — | — |
| I. E. E. "DANIEL ALCIDE CARRION" | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 34626 Victor Raul Espinoza Soto | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Gamaniel Blanco Murillo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 03 Antenor Rizo Patron Lequerica | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Divino Maestro | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Alfonso Ugarte | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 34636 Virgen Del Rosario | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Martin De Porras | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Daniel Alcides Carrion | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Euclides | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 35001 Cipriano Proaño | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Diego Thompson | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 31756 Ricardo Palma | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Bellavista | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 34002 6 De Diciembre | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Santa Rosa De Lima | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 34290 Republica Argentina | — | — | — | — |
| UGEL - PASCO | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in San Antonio de Rancas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERCADO "REAL DE MINAS" |
Hotels in San Antonio de Rancas
6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in San Antonio de Rancas
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in San Antonio de Rancas
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San Antonio de Rancas
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in San Antonio de Rancas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Antonio de Rancas
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Pozuzo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ricrán Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Vicco 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 San Antonio de Rancas?
San Antonio de Rancas has a population of 1,193 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 99.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Antonio de Rancas?
San Antonio de Rancas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 57.5 inches, with 133.0 inches of snow.