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Saurama, Peru
Ayacucho · Peru
Saurama is a small town in Ayacucho, Peru with a population of 326. Elevation: 11,611 ft (3,539 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Saurama
Cocharcas es una localidad peruana capital del distrito homónimo ubicado en la provincia de Chincheros en el departamento de Apurímac. Se encuentra a una altitud de 3015 m s. n. m. Tenía una población de 458 habitantes en 1993.
La localidad se encuentra sobre una pequeña llanura en el lado oriental de la cordillera de los Andes que descienden al valle del río Pampas. La localidad es conocida por albergar al Santuario de Cocharcas.
People
Climate
| Population | 326 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 11,611 ft (3,539 m) |
| Coordinates | -13.6955°, -73.7593° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Ayacucho |
| Average Temperature | 45°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 52.7 inches (1,339 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.9 inches (20 cm) |
About Saurama
Saurama is a small town in Peru (Ayacucho) with a population of 326. The city sits at an elevation of 11,611 feet (3,539 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 43°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,611 ft (3,539 m) |
| Area | 69.7 sq mi (180.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.6955°N, 73.7593°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 6.1 in | |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in |
Saurama has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 43°F in July to 59°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.6") and June the driest (0.4").
Schools in Saurama
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 38221 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jose Santos Chocano | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 38145 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 38158 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 38157 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 38148 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 38678 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Corazon De Jesus | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 38146 | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Saurama
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Uripa |
Farmers Markets in Saurama
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Central de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado de Hualla |
Stadiums & Teams in Saurama
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Saurama
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport | AYP | Medium Airport |
| Andahuaylas Airport | ANS | Small Airport |
| Vilcashuamán 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 Saurama?
Saurama has a population of 326 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 69.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Saurama?
Saurama has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 43°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.7 inches, with 7.9 inches of snow.