Santa Rosa de Tambo, Peru

Huancavelica · Peru

Santa Rosa de Tambo is a small town in Huancavelica, Peru with a population of 291. Elevation: 10,482 ft (3,195 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

291 Population 16/sq mi density
10,482 ft Elevation 3,195 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
37.4 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population291
Density16/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain37.4 in/yr
Elevation10,482 ft (3,195 m)
Population291
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation10,482 ft (3,195 m)
Coordinates-13.6894°, -75.2756°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceHuancavelica
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation37.4 inches (950 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Rosa de Tambo

Santa Rosa de Tambo is a small town in Peru (Huancavelica) with a population of 291. The city sits at an elevation of 10,482 feet (3,195 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Santa Rosa de Tambo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 10,482 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above Peru avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation10,482 ft (3,195 m)
Area18.3 sq mi (47.4 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates13.6894°S, 75.2756°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.4"
2% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.10"
Driest Month (May) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

447 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Jul 8, 2025.

Aug 15, 2007 41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M8.0 147 km
Aug 16, 2007 46 km WSW of Santiago, Peru M6.4 113 km
Jan 30, 2012 6 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.4 66 km
Apr 5, 1991 21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.3 65 km
Nov 13, 1996 54 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M6.1 136 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 103 km
May 16, 1992 4 km E of San Clemente, Peru M6.1 90 km
Feb 9, 1997 68 km S of Paracas, Peru M6.1 140 km
Mar 15, 2014 24 km SSW of Paracas, Peru M6.1 120 km
Aug 18, 2007 7 km NNW of Paracas, Peru M6.0 110 km
Aug 16, 2007 46 km S of Paracas, Peru M6.0 121 km
Feb 2, 2009 40 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M6.0 139 km
Aug 17, 2007 44 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.9 143 km
Feb 18, 2014 10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M5.9 63 km
Aug 16, 2007 25 km W of Santiago, Peru M5.8 94 km
Nov 15, 1996 30 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M5.8 123 km
Aug 16, 2007 38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.8 148 km
Aug 19, 2007 45 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.8 145 km
Jul 2, 2012 29 km SSE of Santiago, Peru M5.7 89 km
Nov 14, 1996 58 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M5.7 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.1 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 S. PERU Earthquake 10.1 m 596 147 km
1687 S. PERU Earthquake - 5,000 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
February 51°F (11°C) 4.6 in
March 51°F (10°C) 5.1 in Wettest
April 50°F (10°C) 1.0 in
May 48°F (9°C) 0.1 in
June 46°F (8°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 46°F (8°C) 0.1 in
September 47°F (9°C) 0.2 in
October 49°F (10°C) 0.5 in
November 50°F (10°C) 0.4 in
December 51°F (11°C) 1.4 in

Santa Rosa de Tambo has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 46°F in June to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Santa Rosa de Tambo

7 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 22143 - - - -
Institución Educativa Santa Rosa - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 22048 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 22629 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 36500 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 22140 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 22142 - - - -
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Museums in Santa Rosa de Tambo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
inkahuasi de Huantara
Inkawasi de Huaytara parking
Samuel Humberto Espinoza Lozano Museum

Clinics in Santa Rosa de Tambo

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Santa Rosa de Tambo

Airports Near Santa Rosa de Tambo

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Laguna Choclococha Airport-Small Airport
Las Dunas Airport-Small 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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What is the population of Santa Rosa de Tambo?

Santa Rosa de Tambo has a population of 291 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 18.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Rosa de Tambo?

Santa Rosa de Tambo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 37.4 inches.

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