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San Silvestre de Cochán, Peru
Cajamarca Department · Peru
San Silvestre de Cochán is a small town in Cajamarca Department, Peru with a population of 211. Elevation: 9,567 ft (2,916 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Silvestre de Cochán
San Miguel de Pallaques is a town in northern Peru, capital of San Miguel Province in Cajamarca Region.
People
Climate
| Population | 211 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 9,567 ft (2,916 m) |
| Coordinates | -6.9777°, -78.7741° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Cajamarca Department |
| Average Temperature | 71°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 172.0 inches (4,369 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Silvestre de Cochán
San Silvestre de Cochán is a small town in Peru (Cajamarca Department) with a population of 211. The city sits at an elevation of 9,567 feet (2,916 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 172.0 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.6°F |
| 31% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,567 ft (2,916 m) |
| Area | 151.5 sq mi (392.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.9777°N, 78.7741°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in |
San Silvestre de Cochán has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 55°F in August to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.7").
Schools in San Silvestre de Cochán
23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Monte Grande | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cochan Bajo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82747 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82795 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Vista Alegre | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821446 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jesus Nazareno | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82746 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821463 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82794 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821223 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82810 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821380 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821196 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821521 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Martin De Porres | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82889 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Daniel Alcides Carrion | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82754 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jose Luis Bustamante Y Rivero | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82793 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jesus El Buen Maestro | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82928 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near San Silvestre de Cochán
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Stereo TV | peruvian cumbia, pop music | MP3 192 kbps |
Stadiums & Teams in San Silvestre de Cochán
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Silvestre de Cochán
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport | CJA | Medium Airport |
| Celendín Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chota Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lagunas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malin Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pampa Grande 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 Silvestre de Cochán?
San Silvestre de Cochán has a population of 211 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 151.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Silvestre de Cochán?
San Silvestre de Cochán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 172.0 inches.