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San Juan de Chito, Peru
Ayacucho · Peru
San Juan de Chito is a small town in Ayacucho, Peru with a population of 549. Elevation: 11,742 ft (3,579 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Juan de Chito
Vilcashuamán or Vilcasguaman is the capital of Vilcas Huamán Province, Ayacucho region, Peru. It is located at an altitude of 3,490 m on the eastern slopes of the Andes. It is located on an ancient archaeological site.
People
Climate
| Population | 549 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 11,742 ft (3,579 m) |
| Coordinates | -13.6396°, -73.9261° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Ayacucho |
| Average Temperature | 45°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 52.7 inches (1,339 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.9 inches (20 cm) |
About San Juan de Chito
San Juan de Chito is a small town in Peru (Ayacucho) with a population of 549. The city sits at an elevation of 11,742 feet (3,579 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,742 ft (3,579 m) |
| Area | 168.0 sq mi (435.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.6396°N, 73.9261°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 6.6 in | |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 6.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in |
San Juan de Chito has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 43°F in July to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.9") and June the driest (0.4").
Schools in San Juan de Chito
27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 38242 | — | — | — | — |
| I.E Inca Pachacutec | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 38225 | — | — | — | — |
| I.E Inca Pachacutec | — | — | — | — |
| I.E Inca Pachacutec | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 39012 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa General Cordova | — | — | — | — |
| I.E Inca Pachacutec | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Juan Climaco Gutierrez Rivero | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 38815 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 38150 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 38143 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Genaro Taboada Gutierrez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Enrique Arias Tito | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Estatal Inca Pachacutec | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 38152 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 38151 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 38144 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 38995-4 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 38149 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Juan Jose Mendoza Bellido | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 38813 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 38227 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 38147 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 38219 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 38226 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 38658 | — | — | — | — |
Museums in San Juan de Chito
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Uripa |
Libraries in San Juan de Chito
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Parroquial Virgen de la Merced | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San Juan de Chito
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Central de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado de Hualla |
Restaurants in San Juan de Chito
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in San Juan de Chito
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San Juan de Chito
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in San Juan de Chito
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in San Juan de Chito
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Juan de Chito
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport | AYP | Medium Airport |
| Andahuaylas Airport | ANS | Small Airport |
| Vilcashuamán Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Juan de Chito
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Catedral de Vilcas Huaman y Templo del Sol y la Luna |
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What is the population of San Juan de Chito?
San Juan de Chito has a population of 549 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 168.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Juan de Chito?
San Juan de Chito 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.