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San Salvador, Peru
Cuzco Department · Peru
San Salvador is a small town in Cuzco Department, Peru with a population of 1,372. Elevation: 10,016 ft (3,053 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Salvador
San Salvador is the capital and largest city of El Salvador and of its eponymous department. It is the country's largest agglomeration, serving as the country's political, cultural, educational and financial center. The municipality of San Salvador has 525,990 inhabitants (2024). The Metropolitan Area of San Salvador, which comprises the capital itself and 13 of its municipalities, has a population of 2,404,097. The urban area of San Salvador has a population of 1,600,000 inhabitants.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,372 |
| Population Density | 24 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10,016 ft (3,053 m) |
| Coordinates | -13.4922°, -71.7785° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Cuzco Department |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.7 inches (1,009 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.1 inches (3 cm) |
About San Salvador
San Salvador is a small town in Peru (Cuzco Department) with a population of 1,372. The city sits at an elevation of 10,016 feet (3,053 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in San Salvador
San Salvador has an average annual temperature of 13.1°C (56°F). The hottest month is Nov (14.8°C), the coldest is Jul (10.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 727 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,016 ft (3,053 m) |
| Area | 57.2 sq mi (148.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.4922°N, 71.7785°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (89 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 89 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 4.4 in |
San Salvador has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 45°F in June to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.2").
Schools in San Salvador
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 50454 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 50216 Sagrado Corazon De Jesus | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 50184 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Pedro Nolasco | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 50183 San Martin De Porres | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Señor De Huanca | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 50217 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near San Salvador
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Salkantay | — | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| JVM la Estación (Cusco) | baladas | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RAM Cusco | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Antena 5 Cusco 1600 AM (más que una Radio !) | clasicos, cultural | MP3 | |
| JVM la Estación | baladas | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in San Salvador
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choco Museo | ||||
| Choco museum | ||||
| Convento de San Francisco de Asís | ||||
| Coricancha | ||||
| Hilario Mendivil Museum | ||||
| Inca Museum | ||||
| Inkariy Museum | ||||
| Machu Picchu Museum | ||||
| Museo Amano | ||||
| Museo de Arte Popular | ||||
| Museo de la Catedral del Cusco | ||||
| Museo de la Coca | ||||
| Museo de las Plantas Sagradas | ||||
| Museo de los Pueblos de Paucartambo | ||||
| Museo de Piedras Cusco Rumi Llaqta | ||||
| Museo de Pisac | ||||
| Museo de Santa Catalina | ||||
| Museo de Sitio Qorikancha | ||||
| Museo del Convento de la Merced | ||||
| Museo del Convento de San Francisco | ||||
| Museo El Quijote | ||||
| Museo Histórico Regional | ||||
| Museo Maximo Laura | ||||
| Museo Municipal de Arte Contemporaneo | ||||
| Museo Quechua | ||||
| Museo Viviente del Ande | ||||
| Museum of Precolumbian Art | ||||
| Museum of Religious Art | ||||
| Natural History Museum |
Libraries in San Salvador
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Facultad de Ingenieria Geologica | 0.0 | |||||
| Ludic Wasi games | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San Salvador
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asociacion de Comerciantes Las Poderosas del Altiplano | |||||
| Ccascaparo's Market | |||||
| Ccascaparo's Market | |||||
| Centro Artesanal de Cuzco | |||||
| Centro Comercial América | |||||
| Centro Comercial El Molino I | |||||
| Cloth market | |||||
| Cloth market | |||||
| La Cachina Imperial | |||||
| Mercadillo Túpac Amaru | |||||
| Mercadillo Túpac Amaru | |||||
| Mercado Artesanal Qoricancha Nº 22 | |||||
| Mercado Artesanal Qoricancha Nº 22 | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos Pisac | |||||
| Mercado de Frutas | |||||
| Mercado de Huancaro | |||||
| Mercado de Pisac | |||||
| Mercado de Productores de Ccatcca | |||||
| Mercado de Productores San José de Urco | |||||
| Mercado de Rosaspata | |||||
| Mercado de San Blas | |||||
| Mercado El Molino II | |||||
| Mercado Modelo | |||||
| Mercado modelo de San Sebastian | |||||
| Mercado Molino I | |||||
| Mercado Molino II | |||||
| Mercado Molinoolino | |||||
| Mercado San Salvador | |||||
| Mercado Tankarniyoc | |||||
| Mercado Tica Tica | |||||
| Mercado Vinocanchón | |||||
| Mercado Wanchaq | |||||
| Mercado zonal de Zarzuela | |||||
| Paucartambo Market | |||||
| San Pedro Market | |||||
| Tito | |||||
| Tito |
Restaurants in San Salvador
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in San Salvador
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in San Salvador
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerveza Allpa | ||||
| Cerveza Allpa | ||||
| El Conejo Bar | ||||
| El Conejo Bar |
Stadiums & Teams in San Salvador
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Salvador
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport | CUZ | Large Airport |
| Huanacopampa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Patria Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in San Salvador
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de rehabilitación de menores |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Salvador
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ayahuasca-Wasi Maha Templo | |
| Santuario Señor de Huanca | |
| Templo Patrón Salvador del Mundo |
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What is the population of San Salvador?
San Salvador has a population of 1,372 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 57.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Salvador?
San Salvador has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 348 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.7 inches, with 1.1 inches of snow.