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Santiago de Chocorvos, Peru
Huancavelica · Peru
Santiago de Chocorvos is a small town in Huancavelica, Peru with a population of 507. Elevation: 9,278 ft (2,828 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santiago de Chocorvos
La denominación de Yanacolpa, proviene de dos palabras quechuas Yana (negro) y colpa o ccollpa (arcilla) es decir arcilla negra. Esto debido a la presencia de este tipo de suelo, en las pampas de Yanacolpa, donde los animales suelen quedarse lamiendo las sales y minerales existentes en pozos o fangos y a flor del suelo.
People
Climate
| Population | 507 |
| Population Density | 12 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 9,278 ft (2,828 m) |
| Coordinates | -13.8253°, -75.2577° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Huancavelica |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 6.8 inches (172 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santiago de Chocorvos
Santiago de Chocorvos is a small town in Peru (Huancavelica) with a population of 507. The city sits at an elevation of 9,278 feet (2,828 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.8 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 362 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,278 ft (2,828 m) |
| Area | 41.3 sq mi (107.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.8253°N, 75.2577°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1996 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 14 | 137 km |
| 1687 | S. PERU | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 139 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in |
Santiago de Chocorvos has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in June to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.3") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Santiago de Chocorvos
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 22212 Santa Rosa de Otuto | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Pedro Pablo Atusparia | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 22165 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 22651 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 36547 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 22203 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 22209 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Juan Pablo Vizcardo Y Guzman | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 22215 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 22205 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 22164 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 22585 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 22222 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 22198 | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Santiago de Chocorvos
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inkawasi de Huaytara parking | ||||
| Samuel Humberto Espinoza Lozano Museum |
Stadiums & Teams in Santiago de Chocorvos
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santiago de Chocorvos
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Laguna Choclococha Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Dunas 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 Santiago de Chocorvos?
Santiago de Chocorvos has a population of 507 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 41.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santiago de Chocorvos?
Santiago de Chocorvos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 362 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.8 inches.