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Santiago de Chuco, Peru
La Libertad · Peru
Santiago de Chuco is a small city in La Libertad, Peru with a population of 6,759. Elevation: 10,154 ft (3,095 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santiago de Chuco
Santiago de Chuco is a city in Peru, capital of Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad Region.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,759 |
| Population Density | 13 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10,154 ft (3,095 m) |
| Coordinates | -8.1410°, -78.1733° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | La Libertad |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 67.1 inches (1,703 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.1 inches (0 cm) |
About Santiago de Chuco
Santiago de Chuco is a small city in Peru (La Libertad) with a population of 6,759. The city sits at an elevation of 10,154 feet (3,095 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,154 ft (3,095 m) |
| Area | 540.2 sq mi (1,399.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.1410°N, 78.1733°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 | 140 km |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 136 km |
| 1678 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in |
Santiago de Chuco has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 46°F in January to 49°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.4").
Colleges & Universities in Santiago de Chuco
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| I.E Agropecuario | College | — | — |
Schools in Santiago de Chuco
59+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 80622 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Santiago Apostol | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 80523 Augusto Heli Vejarano Zavala | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80601 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80750 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80563 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80567 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 80524 Andres Alcantara Lihon | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 80528 Jose Nestor Esquivel Nuñez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 82119 Celso Virgilio Gomez Benites | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80531 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82193 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80684 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 80938 Albert Einstein | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80561 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 80520 Masias Dositeo Sanchez Vasquez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80615 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 80557 Ciro Alegria Bazan | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80986 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80530 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 80919 Abraham Arias Larreta | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80529 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 80565 Señor De Los Milagros | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80687 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82024 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 81724 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80051 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 80566 Luis Felipe De La Puente Uceda | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 80568 Micaela Bastidas | — | — | — | — |
| centro educativo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 80536 Carlos Alfredo Alfaro Reyna | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 80549 Alfonso Barrantes | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80901 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80603 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80952 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 80564 Jose Nestor Esquivel Nuñez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 82121 Alfonso Alcantara Ferreyros | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 2123 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80525 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80526 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80562 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 80522 Antonio Robles Tiburcio | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 80521 Manuel Encarnacion Saavedra Geldres | — | — | — | — |
| Sagrado Corazon De Jesus | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 80535 San Martin De Porres | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 82074 Pedro Ruiz Gallo | — | — | — | — |
| Cachicadan | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Andres Avelino Caceres | — | — | — | — |
| Hector Vasquez Jimenez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 80548 Virgen De Las Mercedes | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80616 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 81668 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 80547 Felipe Santiago Calderon Segura | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80845 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80769 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80852 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 82118 Andres Avelino Caceres | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 80527 San Francisco De Asis | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cesar Abraham Vallejo Mendoza | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Santiago de Chuco
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Señor de Uchus |
Hotels in Santiago de Chuco
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Santiago de Chuco
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Santiago de Chuco
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Santiago de Chuco
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santiago de Chuco
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Camposol Chao Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chagual Airport | CGL | Small Airport |
| Huamachuco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malin Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pampa Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pias Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quiruvilca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tulpo Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Santiago de Chuco
What is the population of Santiago de Chuco?
Santiago de Chuco has a population of 6,759 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 540.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santiago de Chuco?
Santiago de Chuco has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 339 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 67.1 inches.