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Santa Clara de Cosme, Peru

Huancavelica · Peru

Santa Clara de Cosme is a small town in Huancavelica, Peru with a population of 932. Elevation: 11,398 ft (3,474 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

932 Population 46/sq mi density
11,398 ft Elevation 3,474 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
35.9 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population932
Density46/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain35.9 in/yr
Sunny Days348/yr
Elevation11,398 ft (3,474 m)
Population932
Population Density46 / sq mi
Elevation11,398 ft (3,474 m)
Coordinates-12.5733°, -74.6587°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceHuancavelica
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation35.9 inches (911 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Clara de Cosme

Santa Clara de Cosme is a small town in Peru (Huancavelica) with a population of 932. The city sits at an elevation of 11,398 feet (3,474 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.9 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Santa Clara de Cosme experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 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 35.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 11,398 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below Peru avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,398 ft (3,474 m)
Area20.2 sq mi (52.3 km²)
Population Density46/sq mi
Coordinates-12.5733°N, 74.6587°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"
6% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.30"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

134 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 30, 2025.

Feb 21, 2001 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru M5.7 145 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 146 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 47 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 59 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 109 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 73 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 135 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 128 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 72 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 63 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 118 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 97 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 52 km
Apr 7, 2022 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru M5.1 105 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 86 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 84 km
Apr 10, 2022 6 km WSW of Comas, Peru M5.0 107 km
May 3, 1992 11 km NNW of Colonia, Peru M5.0 137 km
Jul 15, 2012 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru M5.0 146 km
Feb 18, 2025 9 km NW of Mariposa, Peru M5.0 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 5.3 in Wettest
March 52°F (11°C) 5.3 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.1 in
June 50°F (10°C) 0.5 in Driest
July 48°F (9°C) 0.7 in
August 51°F (10°C) 1.1 in
September 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in Warmest
December 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in

Santa Clara de Cosme has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 48°F in January to 54°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.3") and June the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Santa Clara de Cosme

39 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 36819
Institución Educativa No. 36816
Institución Educativa No. 36386
Institución Educativa Ricardo Palma
Institución Educativa No. 36347
Institución Educativa Alfonso Ugarte
Institución Educativa No. 36803
Institución Educativa No. 36646
Institución Educativa Celestino Manchego Muñoz
Institución Educativa No. 36471
Institución Educativa No. 36780 - Ccochamarca
Institución Educativa 30980 Inca Pachacutec
Institución Educativa 31297 Daniel Alomia Robles
Institución Educativa No. 31473
Institución Educativa Mariscal Castilla
Institución Educativa 36567 Julio Ernesto Granda
Institución Educativa No. 31279
Institución Educativa 30979 Thomas Alva Edison
Institución Educativa No. 36305
Institución Educativa Jose Antonio Encinas Franco
Institución Educativa Andres Avelino Caceres
Institución Educativa Sergio Quijada Jara
Institución Educativa 36654 Sergio Quijada Jara
Institución Educativa No. 36412
Institución Educativa No. 36768
Institución Educativa No. 36402
Institución Educativa No. 36070
Institución Educativa No. 36421
Institución Educativa German Caro Rios
Institución Educativa 31318 Jose Maria Eguren
Institución Educativa No. 36067
Institución Educativa 30013 Teresa Gonzales De Fanning
Institución Educativa 31769 Carlos Eduardo Zavaleta
Institución Educativa No. 36544
Institución Educativa Andres Avelino Caceres
Institución Educativa No. 36655
Institución Educativa Juan Velasco Alvarado
Institución Educativa 31119 Federico Villarreal
Institución Educativa No. 36779
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Radio Stations near Santa Clara de Cosme

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio La Unika AAC+ 32 kbps

Libraries in Santa Clara de Cosme

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bilblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa Clara de Cosme

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mega Centro
Mercado de Colcabamba
Mercado Municipal de Pampas

Clinics in Santa Clara de Cosme

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PE #6847932887

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Clara de Cosme

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Airports Near Santa Clara de Cosme

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte AirportAYPMedium Airport
Huancayo AirportSmall Airport
Imperial AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Choclococha AirportSmall Airport
Quempiri AirfieldSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima

🇵🇪 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 Santa Clara de Cosme

What is the population of Santa Clara de Cosme?

Santa Clara de Cosme has a population of 932 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 46 people per square mile, spread across 20.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Clara de Cosme?

Santa Clara de Cosme has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 48°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 35.9 inches.

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