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San Miguel de Pallaques, Peru

Cajamarca Department · Peru

San Miguel de Pallaques is a small town in Cajamarca Department, Peru with a population of 3,989. Elevation: 8,317 ft (2,535 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

3,989 Population 94/sq mi density
8,317 ft Elevation 2,535 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
172.0 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About San Miguel de Pallaques

San Miguel de Pallaques

San Miguel de Pallaques is a town in northern Peru, capital of San Miguel Province in Cajamarca Region.

People

Population3,989
Density94/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain172.0 in/yr
Sunny Days340/yr
Elevation8,317 ft (2,535 m)
Population3,989
Population Density94 / sq mi
Elevation8,317 ft (2,535 m)
Coordinates-7.0004°, -78.8514°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceCajamarca Department
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation172.0 inches (4,369 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Miguel de Pallaques

San Miguel de Pallaques is a small town in Peru (Cajamarca Department) with a population of 3,989. The city sits at an elevation of 8,317 feet (2,535 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 172.0 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

San Miguel de Pallaques has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 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 172.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,317 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.2°F
50% above Peru avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,317 ft (2,535 m)
Area42.5 sq mi (110.2 km²)
Population Density94/sq mi
Coordinates-7.0004°N, 78.8514°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 172.0"
353% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.10"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 12, 2025.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 111 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 88 km
Oct 16, 2016 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 141 km
Jun 12, 2025 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru M5.0 141 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 85 km
Nov 10, 1990 20 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M4.8 135 km
Mar 20, 2003 42 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.8 149 km
Jun 27, 2007 25 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M4.7 143 km
Jan 25, 1993 15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru M4.7 126 km
Jan 12, 2008 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru M4.7 78 km
Jun 20, 1994 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru M4.6 82 km
Mar 1, 2008 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru M4.6 146 km
Jun 10, 2000 5 km N of Pátapo, Peru M4.6 94 km
Apr 7, 2013 37 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.6 139 km
Mar 16, 2008 1 km NE of Motupe, Peru M4.6 134 km
Jun 13, 2003 14 km ESE of Jayanca, Peru M4.6 113 km
Apr 14, 2012 12 km WSW of Moche, Peru M4.6 140 km
Jan 16, 2016 60 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru M4.6 150 km
Nov 9, 1994 17 km ESE of Huamachuco, Peru M4.5 141 km
Dec 1, 1998 14 km NNW of Chalamarca, Peru M4.5 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in
February 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in
March 62°F (17°C) 5.1 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
May 60°F (16°C) 1.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in Coldest
September 60°F (15°C) 0.9 in
October 60°F (15°C) 2.2 in
November 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
December 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in

San Miguel de Pallaques has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 59°F in August to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (0.3").

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Schools in San Miguel de Pallaques

34 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 82780
Institución Educativa No. 82773
Institución Educativa Santa Maria
Institución Educativa No. 82772
Institución Educativa No. 82784
Institución Educativa No. 821050
Institución Educativa No. 83013
Institución Educativa No. 82786
Institución Educativa No. 82948
Institución Educativa No. 82779
Institución Educativa 82780 Feliciano Ramirez Suarez
Institución Educativa No. 82271
Institución Educativa San Luis De Jancos
Institución Educativa Inicial 240 María Balbina Verástegui
Institución Educativa No. 821308
Institución Educativa Jancos Alto
Institución Educativa No. 82863
Institución Educativa No. 82777
Institución Educativa No. 82778
Institución Educativa No. 82775
Institución Educativa No. 82787
San Miguel
Institución Educativa 82736 Manuel Sanchez Diaz
Institución Educativa San Miguel
Institución Educativa No. 82737
Institución Educativa No. 82741
Institución Educativa Cebgpc Nitisuyo Alto
Institución Educativa Eleuterio Galvez Espinoza
Institución Educativa No. 82740
Institución Educativa No. 821403
Institución Educativa No. 821109
Institución Educativa No. 82739
Institución Educativa Emiliano Cruzado Gil
Institución Educativa Cebgpc Lanchepampa
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Radio Stations near San Miguel de Pallaques

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Stereo TV peruvian cumbia, pop music MP3 192 kbps

Clinics in San Miguel de Pallaques

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

San Miguel

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Airports Near San Miguel de Pallaques

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias AirportCJAMedium Airport
Casa Grande AirportSmall Airport
Celendín AirportSmall Airport
Chota AirportSmall Airport
Lagunas AirportSmall Airport
Malin AirportSmall Airport
Pacasmayo AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
2,612 m (8,570 ft)
Postal Code
06456

🇵🇪 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 San Miguel de Pallaques

What is the population of San Miguel de Pallaques?

San Miguel de Pallaques has a population of 3,989 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 94 people per square mile, spread across 42.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Miguel de Pallaques?

San Miguel de Pallaques has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 172.0 inches.

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