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Santo Toribio, Peru

Ancash · Peru

Santo Toribio is a small town in Ancash, Peru with a population of 261. Elevation: 9,521 ft (2,902 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

261 Population 2/sq mi density
9,521 ft Elevation 2,902 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
105.4 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Santo Toribio

Huaylas ist eine Kleinstadt in der Provinz Huaylas in der Region Ancash in einem Seitental des Callejón de Huaylas in der Westkordillere im nordwestlichen Peru. Huaylas ist Verwaltungssitz des gleichnamigen Distrikts.

People

Population261
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain105.4 in/yr
Sunny Days348/yr
Elevation9,521 ft (2,902 m)
Population261
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation9,521 ft (2,902 m)
Coordinates-8.8646°, -77.9144°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAncash
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation105.4 inches (2,678 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santo Toribio

Santo Toribio is a small town in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 261. The city sits at an elevation of 9,521 feet (2,902 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 105.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Santo Toribio has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 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 105.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,521 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above Peru avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,521 ft (2,902 m)
Area120.8 sq mi (312.8 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-8.8646°N, 77.9144°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 105.4"
177% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.10"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

80 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 13, 2025.

Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 23 km
May 12, 1992 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.7 117 km
Dec 14, 1990 70 km WSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.6 149 km
Mar 30, 2013 68 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.4 143 km
Jan 28, 2017 55 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.3 131 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 99 km
Jan 15, 2019 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.2 125 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 144 km
May 5, 2013 68 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 144 km
Dec 14, 1993 53 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.1 131 km
Mar 21, 2015 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 104 km
Jun 24, 2022 near the coast of northern Peru M5.1 137 km
Oct 19, 1992 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.1 112 km
Jul 23, 1997 33 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 110 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 31 km
Aug 13, 2025 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.0 116 km
Feb 19, 2024 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 104 km
Mar 28, 2015 44 km SSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.0 127 km
Apr 7, 1994 56 km SW of Victor Raul, Peru M4.9 143 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 55 km
1970 N. PERU Earthquake 0.5 m 66,794 104 km
1678 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in Warmest
February 51°F (10°C) 3.2 in
March 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in Wettest
April 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
May 49°F (9°C) 0.6 in
June 48°F (9°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
July 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
August 48°F (9°C) 0.3 in
September 49°F (9°C) 0.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
November 50°F (10°C) 1.8 in
December 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in

Santo Toribio has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 48°F in June to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.1") and June the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Santo Toribio

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
I.E.P. N°86486 Victor Flores Cortez - Santo Toribio, Ancash
Institución Educativa 86835 Jose Galvez Egusquiza
Institución Educativa 86488 Tupac Amaru
Institución Educativa 86487 Simon Bolivar Palacios
Institución Educativa 86486 Victor Flores Cortez
I.E. 86491 Ernestina Villar Alba
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Museums in Santo Toribio

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Arqueológico Ichik Nuna - Caraz
Museo de Sitio Augusto Soriano Infante
Museo Municipal Hernán Osorio Herrera

Libraries in Santo Toribio

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Augusto Alba Herrera0.0

Farmers Markets in Santo Toribio

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Campo Ferial de Caraz
Mercado Central de Caraz
Mercado de Flores - Caraz
Mercado La Explanada de Caraz
Mercado Río Llullán

Dentists in Santo Toribio

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Odontológico Torres

Stadiums & Teams in Santo Toribio

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Airports Near Santo Toribio

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani AirportATAMedium Airport
FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales AirportCHMMedium Airport
Caraz AirportSmall Airport
Casma AirportSmall Airport
Tulpo AirportSmall Airport
Urpay AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santo Toribio

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla de Pallpó
Capilla de Pullalloq
Capilla de San Martin de Porres
Capilla de Santo Toribio de Mogrovejo
Capilla Quenti
Iglesia Católica de Santo Toribio
Iglesia Emauss
Juzgado de Paz
Kingdom Hall of Jehova's Witneses

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
2,735 m (8,974 ft)
Postal Code
02185

🇵🇪 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 Toribio

What is the population of Santo Toribio?

Santo Toribio has a population of 261 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 120.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santo Toribio?

Santo Toribio has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 348 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 105.4 inches.

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