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
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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
Climate
| Population | 261 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 9,521 ft (2,902 m) |
| Coordinates | -8.8646°, -77.9144° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Ancash |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 105.4 inches (2,678 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,521 ft (2,902 m) |
| Area | 120.8 sq mi (312.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.8646°N, 77.9144°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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").
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 | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Santo Toribio
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Arqueológico Ichik Nuna - Caraz | ||||
| Museo de Sitio Augusto Soriano Infante | ||||
| Museo Municipal Hernán Osorio Herrera |
Libraries in Santo Toribio
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Augusto Alba Herrera | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santo Toribio
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Stadiums & Teams in Santo Toribio
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santo Toribio
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani Airport | ATA | Medium Airport |
| FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales Airport | CHM | Medium Airport |
| Caraz Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Casma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tulpo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Urpay Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Santo Toribio
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 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
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently 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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