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Santo Domingo de Capilla, Peru

Cajamarca Department · Peru

Santo Domingo de Capilla is a small town in Cajamarca Department, Peru with a population of 803. Elevation: 5,827 ft (1,776 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

803 Population 5/sq mi density
5,827 ft Elevation 1,776 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
41.6 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population803
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain41.6 in/yr
Sunny Days351/yr
Elevation5,827 ft (1,776 m)
Population803
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation5,827 ft (1,776 m)
Coordinates-6.2446°, -78.8553°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceCajamarca Department
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation41.6 inches (1,056 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santo Domingo de Capilla

Santo Domingo de Capilla is a small town in Peru (Cajamarca Department) with a population of 803. The city sits at an elevation of 5,827 feet (1,776 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Santo Domingo de Capilla experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 351 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 41.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,827 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above Peru avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days351 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,827 ft (1,776 m)
Area151.5 sq mi (392.5 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-6.2446°N, 78.8553°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.6"
9% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.40"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 12, 2025.

Jun 12, 2025 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru M5.0 119 km
Apr 6, 1991 13 km NE of Olleros, Peru M5.0 147 km
Jul 14, 2002 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru M5.0 98 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 44 km
Jul 21, 2021 7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru M4.9 116 km
Apr 28, 1990 15 km NW of Sallique, Peru M4.8 99 km
Nov 14, 2013 13 km ENE of Cajaruro, Peru M4.7 86 km
Dec 14, 1996 26 km WSW of Canchaque, Peru M4.7 138 km
Jan 25, 1993 15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru M4.7 66 km
Jan 12, 2008 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru M4.7 115 km
Jun 10, 2000 5 km N of Pátapo, Peru M4.6 100 km
Dec 26, 1990 54 km NNE of La Peca, Peru M4.6 138 km
Jun 20, 1994 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru M4.6 105 km
Mar 16, 2008 1 km NE of Motupe, Peru M4.6 95 km
Jun 13, 2003 14 km ESE of Jayanca, Peru M4.6 97 km
Jul 27, 2004 26 km N of Bellavista, Peru M4.6 94 km
May 12, 2015 11 km SSW of Sondorillo, Peru M4.5 112 km
Jan 13, 2014 35 km N of La Peca, Peru M4.5 115 km
Mar 27, 2000 19 km WSW of Canchaque, Peru M4.5 137 km
Mar 10, 2006 15 km NE of San Ignacio, Peru M4.5 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in Warmest
March 62°F (17°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 4.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 1.5 in
July 54°F (12°C) 1.3 in Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 1.4 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in
November 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in
December 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in

Santo Domingo de Capilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 44°F in January to 62°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Santo Domingo de Capilla

45 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 10288
Institución Educativa El Paraiso
Institución Educativa No. 16966
Institución Educativa No. 10356
Institución Educativa No. 10358
Institución Educativa No. 18014
Institución Educativa No. 10775
Institución Educativa Horacio Zevallos Gamez
Institución Educativa No. 10735
Institución Educativa No. 17040
Institución Educativa No. 10737
Institución Educativa El Sauce
Institución Educativa No. 10351
Institución Educativa No. 10388
Institución Educativa No. 10350
Institución Educativa Señor De Los Milagros
Institución Educativa No. 16958
Institución Educativa No. 16975
Institución Educativa No. 10282
Institución Educativa Carlos Matta Rivera
Institución Educativa No. 10263
Institución Educativa No. 18007
Institución Educativa Elias Aguirre
Institución Educativa No. 10352
Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora Del Rosario
Institución Educativa No. 10306
Institución Educativa Santo Domingo
Institución Educativa No. 10349
Institución Educativa No. 10354
Institución Educativa Limas Gramalote
Institución Educativa No. 10347
Institución Educativa No. 10353
Institución Educativa No. 17049
Institución Educativa No. 17032
Institución Educativa No. 16952
Institución Educativa No. 10811
Institución Educativa Jose Sotero Lozano
Institución Educativa No. 17000
Institución Educativa No. 10357
Institución Educativa No. 10355
Institución Educativa El Cumbe
Institución Educativa No. 10294
Institución Educativa Jose Marti
Institución Educativa No. 17033
Institución Educativa No. 821620
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Farmers Markets in Santo Domingo de Capilla

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central
Mercado Nuevo Oriente
Mercado Santa Celia

Clinics in Santo Domingo de Capilla

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Policlinico Especializado en Neurologia S.A.C
Sto. Domingo de la Capilla

Stadiums & Teams in Santo Domingo de Capilla

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Santo Domingo de Capilla

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shumba AirportJAEMedium Airport
Baguá AirportSmall Airport
Celendín AirportSmall Airport
Chota AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda El Valor AirportSmall Airport
Lagunas AirportSmall 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Santo Domingo de Capilla

What is the population of Santo Domingo de Capilla?

Santo Domingo de Capilla has a population of 803 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 151.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santo Domingo de Capilla?

Santo Domingo de Capilla has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 351 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.6 inches.

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