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Santo Domingo de Capillas, Peru
Huancavelica · Peru
Santo Domingo de Capillas is a small town in Huancavelica, Peru with a population of 219. Elevation: 11,339 ft (3,456 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santo Domingo de Capillas
Santa Rosa de Olaya es uno de los 207 centros poblados que conforman el distrito de Santiago de Chocorvos en la provincia de Huaytará ubicada en el departamento de Huancavelica en el Perú. Sus actividades económicas principales son la agricultura y a la ganadería. Produce alfalfa, maíz, calabaza, papa, trigo, cebada, carne, leche y queso.
People
Climate
| Population | 219 |
| Population Density | 12 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 11,339 ft (3,456 m) |
| Coordinates | -13.7373°, -75.2432° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Huancavelica |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 18.4 inches (468 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santo Domingo de Capillas
Santo Domingo de Capillas is a small town in Peru (Huancavelica) with a population of 219. The city sits at an elevation of 11,339 feet (3,456 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,339 ft (3,456 m) |
| Area | 18.3 sq mi (47.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.7373°N, 75.2432°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 | 147 km |
| 1687 | S. PERU | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 138 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°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 | Driest |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| 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 |
Santo Domingo de Capillas has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 44°F in July to 50°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 Santo Domingo de Capillas
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa 22184 Herminia Sante Huaroto | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 22151 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jose Carlos Mariategui | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 22187 | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Santo Domingo de Capillas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| inkahuasi de Huantara | ||||
| Inkawasi de Huaytara parking | ||||
| Samuel Humberto Espinoza Lozano Museum |
Airports Near Santo Domingo de Capillas
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Laguna Choclococha Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Dunas Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Santo Domingo de Capillas?
Santo Domingo de Capillas has a population of 219 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 18.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santo Domingo de Capillas?
Santo Domingo de Capillas has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.4 inches.