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San José del Alto, Peru
Cajamarca Department · Peru
San José del Alto is a small town in Cajamarca Department, Peru with a population of 122. Elevation: 3,307 ft (1,008 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San José del Alto
Vira Vira es un caserío del Distrito de La Coipa, Provincia de San Ignacio, Región de Cajamarca, Perú. Está localizada en el extremo norte del departamento de Cajamarca, a una altitud aproximada de 1740 m s. n. m.
People
Climate
| Population | 122 |
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,307 ft (1,008 m) |
| Coordinates | -5.4651°, -79.0176° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Cajamarca Department |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.4 inches (1,179 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San José del Alto
San José del Alto is a small town in Peru (Cajamarca Department) with a population of 122. The city sits at an elevation of 3,307 feet (1,008 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.6°F |
| 34% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 349 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,307 ft (1,008 m) |
| Area | 1,926.7 sq mi (4,990.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.4651°N, 79.0176°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 in |
San José del Alto has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 70°F in August to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and August the driest (1.3").
Schools in San José del Alto
80+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 17692 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora De Fatima-16571 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución educativa No. 16573 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16852 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17540 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 16851-divino Maestro | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16850 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 16160 Tupac Amaru Ii | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16160 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17447 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16849 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17539 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17457 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cegecom Carmen Cautivo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17274 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16774 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821571 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17449 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17538 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17966 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17458 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16574 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17404 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16572 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17532 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16163 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16166 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17541 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17565 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17405 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16692 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16168 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16162 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16169 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Señor Cautivo 16162 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17533 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17728 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17522 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Huranguillo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16165 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16897 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Iegecom San Marcos | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 16543 Leoncio Prado | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16648 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17677 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16731 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17696 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17659 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16893 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 16472 San Antonio De Padua | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17266 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16900 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16943 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16689 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 16697 Jorge Chavez Darnell | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 16480 Antonio Raymondi | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17693 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17278 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16761 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17664 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17653 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17537 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16757 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17707 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16859 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 17535 Ana Jarvis | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16483 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16899 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cegecom Cañas Bravas | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821602 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16632 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17673 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16895 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución educativa No. 16484 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 16479 Cristo Rey | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16475 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17276 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16775 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cegecom Huayacan | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17691 | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in San José del Alto
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 de Julio | |||||
| 28 de julio | |||||
| De todos | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| ROBERTO SEGURA |
Clinics in San José del Alto
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in San José del Alto
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San José del Alto
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Shumba Airport | JAE | Medium Airport |
| Baguá Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda El Valor Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Huancabamba Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San José del Alto
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Vira Vira |
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What is the population of San José del Alto?
San José del Alto has a population of 122 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 1,926.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in San José del Alto?
San José del Alto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 349 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.4 inches.