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Santa Rosa, Peru
Ancash · Peru
Santa Rosa is a small town in Ancash, Peru with a population of 380. Elevation: 8,488 ft (2,587 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santa Rosa
Tauca es un pueblo peruano, capital del distrito homónimo, en la provincia de Pallasca, región Áncash.
People
Climate
| Population | 380 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,488 ft (2,587 m) |
| Coordinates | -8.5267°, -78.0685° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Ancash |
| Average Temperature | 45°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 87.5 inches (2,223 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.4 inches (1 cm) |
About Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa is a small town in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 380. The city sits at an elevation of 8,488 feet (2,587 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 87.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 352 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,488 ft (2,587 m) |
| Area | 540.2 sq mi (1,399.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.5267°N, 78.0685°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER | Meteorological | 23.0 m | 1 | 96 km |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 110 km |
| 1678 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 115 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 1.0 in |
Santa Rosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 43°F in January to 61°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 10.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Santa Rosa
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 88263 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 88203 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 88157 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 88162 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 88166 | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Santa Rosa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Arqueológico Zonal de Cabana |
Stadiums & Teams in Santa Rosa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santa Rosa
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales Airport | CHM | Medium Airport |
| Camposol Chao Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Caraz Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chagual Airport | CGL | Small Airport |
| Huamachuco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pias Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quiruvilca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tulpo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Urpay Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
🇵🇪 About Peru
Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Santa Rosa?
Santa Rosa has a population of 380 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 540.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Rosa?
Santa Rosa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 87.5 inches.