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Santa Cruz, Peru
Cajamarca Department · Peru
Santa Cruz is a small town in Cajamarca Department, Peru with a population of 364. Elevation: 5,531 ft (1,686 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 364 |
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,531 ft (1,686 m) |
| Coordinates | -6.0951°, -78.8529° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Cajamarca Department |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.6 inches (1,056 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz is a small town in Peru (Cajamarca Department) with a population of 364. The city sits at an elevation of 5,531 feet (1,686 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 351 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,531 ft (1,686 m) |
| Area | 20,743.3 sq mi (53,725.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.0951°N, 78.8529°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in |
Santa Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 44°F in January to 64°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (1.3").
Schools in Santa Cruz
41 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Tupac Amaru | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16444 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 18026 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Divino Maestro | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 10739 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16443 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Santa Rosa | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16990 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 18010 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16421 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cruz De Chalpon | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16437 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Leoncio Prado | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16423 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16760 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16953 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16439 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16442 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 10304 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16441 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16431 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16425 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16867 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cuyca | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16622 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 18001 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17647 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17053 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16089 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Nuevo Morero | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jose Olaya | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17579 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16429 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16951 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cristo Redentor | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 18022 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 10911 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 10772 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16623 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16440 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16702 | — | — | — | — |
Clinics in Santa Cruz
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Santa Cruz
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Santa Cruz
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Shumba Airport | JAE | Medium Airport |
| Baguá Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chota Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda El Valor Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
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What is the population of Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz has a population of 364 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 20,743.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 351 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.6 inches.