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Santa Maria de Chicmo, Peru

Apurímac Department · Peru

Santa Maria de Chicmo is a small town in Apurímac Department, Peru with a population of 618. Elevation: 10,755 ft (3,278 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

618 Population 9/sq mi density
10,755 ft Elevation 3,278 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
18.6 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Santa Maria de Chicmo

Santa Maria de Chicmo

Talavera es una localidad peruana capital del distrito homónimo, ubicado en la provincia de Andahuaylas en el departamento de Apurímac. Está situada entre grandes cerros y enormes abismos a orillas del río Chumbao.

People

Population618
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain18.6 in/yr
Sunny Days360/yr
Elevation10,755 ft (3,278 m)
Population618
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation10,755 ft (3,278 m)
Coordinates-13.6572°, -73.4946°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceApurímac Department
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation18.6 inches (472 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Maria de Chicmo

Santa Maria de Chicmo is a small town in Peru (Apurímac Department) with a population of 618. The city sits at an elevation of 10,755 feet (3,278 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Santa Maria de Chicmo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 18.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,755 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above Peru avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,755 ft (3,278 m)
Area69.7 sq mi (180.4 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-13.6572°N, 73.4946°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.6"
51% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 7.28"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

188 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 105 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 97 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 141 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 134 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 110 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 115 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 107 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 112 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 79 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 117 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 98 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 127 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 112 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 88 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 49 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 99 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 122 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 74 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 49 km
Dec 26, 1999 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.1 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 7.0 in Warmest
February 56°F (13°C) 7.3 in Wettest
March 56°F (13°C) 6.7 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
May 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in
June 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
July 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in
August 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.5 in
November 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
December 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in

Santa Maria de Chicmo has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 54°F in June to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.3") and June the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Santa Maria de Chicmo

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 54535
Institución Educativa Mariano Melgar Valdivieso
Institución Educativa No. 54674
Institución Educativa Juan Velasco Alvarado
Institución Educativa No. 54211
Institución Educativa Jose Carlos Mariategui
Institución Educativa No. 54212
Institución Educativa Guillermo Pinto Ismodes
Institución Educativa No. 54210
Institución Educativa Santa María de Chicmo
Institución Educativa No. 54573
Institución Educativa 55006-14
Institución Educativa No. 54217
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Museums in Santa Maria de Chicmo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Andahuaylas
Museo Uripa

Libraries in Santa Maria de Chicmo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Imprenta del Pueblo0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa Maria de Chicmo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feria de Kutinachaca
Mercado Central de Abastos
Mercado de San Jerónimo
Mercado de Talavera
Mercado Modelo de Andahuaylas

Clinics in Santa Maria de Chicmo

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chicmo
Nueva Esperanza

Gas Stations in Santa Maria de Chicmo

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PE #3151852340

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Maria de Chicmo

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Airports Near Santa Maria de Chicmo

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte AirportAYPMedium Airport
Andahuaylas AirportANSSmall Airport
Tamburco AirportSmall Airport
Vilcashuamán AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
2,842 m (9,325 ft)
Postal Code
03701

🇵🇪 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 Maria de Chicmo

What is the population of Santa Maria de Chicmo?

Santa Maria de Chicmo has a population of 618 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 69.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Maria de Chicmo?

Santa Maria de Chicmo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.6 inches.

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