Sign In Register

Santiago de Lucanamarca, Peru

Ayacucho · Peru

Santiago de Lucanamarca is a small town in Ayacucho, Peru with a population of 620. Elevation: 11,407 ft (3,477 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

620 Population 4/sq mi density
11,407 ft Elevation 3,477 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
30.7 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

Discover Santiago de Lucanamarca, Peru

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

People

Population620
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain30.7 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation11,407 ft (3,477 m)
Population620
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation11,407 ft (3,477 m)
Coordinates-13.8436°, -74.3725°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAyacucho
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average40°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation30.7 inches (780 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santiago de Lucanamarca

Santiago de Lucanamarca is a small town in Peru (Ayacucho) with a population of 620. The city sits at an elevation of 11,407 feet (3,477 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 40°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Santiago de Lucanamarca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 280 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 30.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 11,407 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 40°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average44.2°F
18% below Peru avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average40°F (5°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,407 ft (3,477 m)
Area168.0 sq mi (435.0 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-13.8436°N, 74.3725°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.7"
19% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.13"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

212 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 30, 2025.

Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 120 km
Jan 30, 2012 6 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.4 141 km
Apr 5, 1991 21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.3 130 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 10 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 105 km
Feb 18, 2014 10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M5.9 137 km
May 3, 2005 central Peru M5.9 123 km
Jan 25, 2019 15 km WNW of Llipata, Peru M5.7 131 km
Jul 2, 2012 29 km SSE of Santiago, Peru M5.7 147 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 10 km
May 27, 2022 14 km SE of Santiago, Peru M5.5 143 km
May 12, 2021 1 km SE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M5.5 145 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 21 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 62 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 129 km
Aug 3, 2009 27 km ESE of Santiago, Peru M5.3 131 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 102 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 122 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 72 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 6.4 in
February 46°F (8°C) 6.8 in
March 46°F (8°C) 7.1 in Wettest
April 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
May 44°F (6°C) 0.6 in
June 41°F (5°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 40°F (5°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 42°F (5°C) 0.4 in
September 43°F (6°C) 1.0 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.3 in
November 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in
December 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in Warmest

Santiago de Lucanamarca has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 40°F in July to 46°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.1") and June the driest (0.1").

View full weather details →

Schools in Santiago de Lucanamarca

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 38526
Institución Educativa No. 38570
Institución Educativa Augusto Salazar Bondy
Institución Educativa No. 38487
Institución Educativa No. 38527
View full schools details →

Libraries in Santiago de Lucanamarca

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Parroquial Virgen de la Merced0.0

Stadiums & Teams in Santiago de Lucanamarca

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Santiago de Lucanamarca

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte AirportAYPMedium Airport
Laguna Choclococha AirportSmall Airport
Vilcashuamán AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
3,512 m (11,523 ft)
Postal Code
05720

🇵🇪 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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Santiago de Lucanamarca.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Santiago de Lucanamarca

What is the population of Santiago de Lucanamarca?

Santiago de Lucanamarca has a population of 620 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 168.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santiago de Lucanamarca?

Santiago de Lucanamarca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 40°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.7 inches.

Nearby Cities

Compare Santiago de Lucanamarca with another city: