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Shilla, Peru

Ancash · Peru

Shilla is a small town in Ancash, Peru with a population of 943. Elevation: 9,892 ft (3,015 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

943 Population 7/sq mi density
9,892 ft Elevation 3,015 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
43.1 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Shilla

Carhuaz, Peru is the capital of the province of Carhuaz. It is located in the Ancash Region, Carhuaz Province, Carhuaz District.

People

Population943
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation9,892 ft (3,015 m)
Population943
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation9,892 ft (3,015 m)
Coordinates-9.2307°, -77.6257°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAncash
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation43.1 inches (1,094 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.1 inches (18 cm)

About Shilla

Shilla is a small town in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 943. The city sits at an elevation of 9,892 feet (3,015 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Shilla has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 43.1 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,892 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below Peru avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,892 ft (3,015 m)
Area137.0 sq mi (354.9 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-9.2307°N, 77.6257°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above Peru avg
Snowfall 7.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

71 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Sep 12, 2024.

Jul 31, 1995 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 150 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 49 km
May 12, 1992 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.7 127 km
Nov 5, 1998 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.3 146 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 120 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 113 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 141 km
Nov 22, 1990 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru M5.1 148 km
Mar 21, 2015 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 121 km
Oct 19, 1992 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.1 104 km
Mar 28, 2015 44 km SSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.0 119 km
Feb 19, 2024 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 120 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 27 km
Jul 23, 1997 33 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 134 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 114 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 146 km
Nov 2, 2002 39 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M4.9 148 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 142 km
May 19, 1997 45 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru M4.8 132 km
Feb 1, 2023 44 km SSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M4.8 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 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 6 km
1970 N. PERU Earthquake 0.5 m 66,794 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in Warmest
March 49°F (10°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
May 48°F (9°C) 0.8 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.2 in
July 45°F (7°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.0 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in
November 49°F (10°C) 2.5 in
December 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in

Shilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 43°F in January to 50°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Shilla

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Primaria San Juan Bautista - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 86319 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 86318 - - - -
Institución Educativa 86291 San Juan Bautista - - - -
Institución Educativa 86819 Señor De Mayo - - - -
Institución Educativa 86292 Juan Enrique Pestalozzi - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 86322 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 86630 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 87009 - - - -
Institución Educativa 86720 Juan Lazaro Cadillo Gonzales - - - -
San Juan Bautista - - - -
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Museums in Shilla

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

Libraries in Shilla

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Augusto Alba Herrera0.0

Farmers Markets in Shilla

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Centro comercial y de abastos
Centro Comercial Y De Abastos
Gran Mercado de Productores "San Gabino"
Mercado Campo Ferial de Caraz
Mercado Central de Caraz
Mercado de Flores - Caraz
Mercado La Explanada de Caraz
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Río Llullán

Restaurants in Shilla

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pizza Intitumah
Restaurante Sabor Peruano

Breweries in Shilla

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Ucuchá Cerveza Artesanal

Stadiums & Teams in Shilla

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Shilla

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani AirportATAMedium Airport
Caraz Airport-Small Airport
Casma Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shilla

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia San Juan Bautista

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
2,688 m (8,819 ft)

🇵🇪 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 Shilla

What is the population of Shilla?

Shilla has a population of 943 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 137.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shilla?

Shilla has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.1 inches, with 7.1 inches of snow.

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