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Santo Tomás, Peru
Cajamarca Department · Peru
Santo Tomás is a small town in Cajamarca Department, Peru with a population of 1,762. Elevation: 6,476 ft (1,974 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
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About Santo Tomás
Santo Tomás District is one of fifteen districts of the province Cutervo in Peru.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,762 |
| Population Density | 12 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,476 ft (1,974 m) |
| Coordinates | -6.1514°, -78.6823° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Cajamarca Department |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 178.5 inches (4,535 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santo Tomás
Santo Tomás is a small town in Peru (Cajamarca Department) with a population of 1,762. The city sits at an elevation of 6,476 feet (1,974 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 178.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 342 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,476 ft (1,974 m) |
| Area | 151.5 sq mi (392.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.1514°N, 78.6823°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
Santo Tomás has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 36°F in January to 64°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.2").
Schools in Santo Tomás
26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Virgen De Fatima | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 10342 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jose Faustino Sanchez Carrion | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17025 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16393 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16390 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Jose Obrero | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16381 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Indoamericano | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16389 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16396 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17034 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Poderoso Señor De Los Milagros | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17052 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16984 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16700 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16382 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16386 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16380 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16969 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16391 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16699 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Santo Tomas | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16378 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16383 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16387 | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Santo Tomás
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Nuevo Oriente | |||||
| Mercado Santa Celia |
Clinics in Santo Tomás
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Santo Tomás
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santo Tomás
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Shumba Airport | JAE | Medium Airport |
| Baguá Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Celendín Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chota Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda El Valor Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lagunas 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 Tomás?
Santo Tomás has a population of 1,762 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 151.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santo Tomás?
Santo Tomás has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 342 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 178.5 inches.