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Santo Tomás de Pata, Peru

Huancavelica · Peru

Santo Tomás de Pata is a small town in Huancavelica, Peru with a population of 556. Elevation: 9,787 ft (2,983 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

556 Population 1/sq mi density
9,787 ft Elevation 2,983 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
64.6 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population556
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain64.6 in/yr
Sunny Days362/yr
Elevation9,787 ft (2,983 m)
Population556
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation9,787 ft (2,983 m)
Coordinates-13.1130°, -74.4188°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceHuancavelica
Average Temperature42°F (5°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation64.6 inches (1,640 mm)
Annual Snowfall35.7 inches (91 cm)

About Santo Tomás de Pata

Santo Tomás de Pata is a small town in Peru (Huancavelica) with a population of 556. The city sits at an elevation of 9,787 feet (2,983 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 41°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Santo Tomás de Pata has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 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 64.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 35.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 9,787 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average41.5°F
23% below Peru avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,787 ft (2,983 m)
Area1,151.1 sq mi (2,981.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-13.1130°N, 74.4188°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.6"
70% above Peru avg
Snowfall 35.7"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.83"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

127 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 30, 2025.

May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 91 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 85 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 102 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 106 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 100 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 133 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 22 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 54 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 5 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 75 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 117 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 140 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 61 km
Apr 7, 2022 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru M5.1 93 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 71 km
May 13, 2019 16 km SW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.0 103 km
Jul 15, 2012 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru M5.0 85 km
Apr 14, 2014 5 km WNW of Vilca, Peru M4.9 113 km
Feb 19, 2024 11 km NW of Huachocolpa, Peru M4.9 69 km
Jun 1, 2016 20 km SSW of Pilpichaca, Peru M4.9 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 5.8 in Wettest
March 54°F (12°C) 5.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 0.9 in
June 51°F (11°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 0.4 in
August 52°F (11°C) 0.7 in
September 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in Warmest
December 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in

Santo Tomás de Pata has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 41°F in January to 56°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Santo Tomás de Pata

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 38697
Institución Educativa No. 36290
Institución Educativa No. 36288
Institución Educativa No. 36355
Institución Educativa No. 38573
Institución Educativa Justiniano Quicaña Magallanes
Institución Educativa No. 38603
Institución Educativa No. 36289
Institución Educativa No. 36824
Institución Educativa No. 36279
Institución Educativa No. 36287
Institución Educativa Cuticsa
Institución Educativa No. 36388
Institución Educativa Santo Tomas de Pata
Institución Educativa No. 36228
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Museums in Santo Tomás de Pata

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Joaquín López Antay
Museo Andrés A. Cáceres
Museo De Arqueologia Y Antropologia Hipolito Unanue
Museo de Arte Popular Joaquín López Antay
Museo de la memoria "para que no se repita" ANFASEP
Museo de sitio Wari
Museo textil

Libraries in Santo Tomás de Pata

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Central -Efrain Morote Best0.0
Inversiones Continental0.0
Libreria Bazar Estudio0.0
Mercantil Ayacucho0.0

Farmers Markets in Santo Tomás de Pata

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
12 de abril
Gamarra Lima
Mercado Capillapata
Mercado Capillapata
Mercado Central Huanta
Mercado de Abastos Andrés F .Vivanco
Mercado Jesus Nazareno
Mercado Magdalena
Mercado Mayorista Las Américas
Mercado Minorista Mariscal Caceres
Mercado Nery García Zárate
Mercado San José
Mercado Señor de Arequipa
Plaza Market

Stadiums & Teams in Santo Tomás de Pata

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Airports Near Santo Tomás de Pata

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte AirportAYPMedium Airport
Laguna Choclococha AirportSmall Airport
Luisiana AirportSmall Airport
Pichari AirportSmall Airport
San Francisco AirportSmall Airport
Vilcashuamán 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 Tomás de Pata

What is the population of Santo Tomás de Pata?

Santo Tomás de Pata has a population of 556 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,151.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santo Tomás de Pata?

Santo Tomás de Pata has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 41°F in July. The area receives 362 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 64.6 inches, with 35.7 inches of snow.

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