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Shupluy, Peru

Ancash · Peru

Shupluy is a small town in Ancash, Peru with a population of 173. Elevation: 8,645 ft (2,635 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

173 Population 1/sq mi density
8,645 ft Elevation 2,635 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
43.1 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Shupluy

Carhuac es un centro poblado de Ancash ( Perú), capital del distrito de Ataquero, por mandato de la Ley N.º 12030 del 23 de diciembre de 1953, promulgada en el gobierno del general de división, Manuel Arturo Odría Amoretti, que trasladó la capitalidad anteriormente detentada por el poblado de Ataquero.El poblado de Carhuac está sito en la margen izquierda del río Santa, en la vertiente oriental de la Cordillera Negra. El distrito de Ataquero está en la provincia de Carhuaz), inclusa en el Departamento de Ancash, sujeta a la administración del Gobierno regional de Ancash, Perú.

People

Population173
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation8,645 ft (2,635 m)
Population173
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation8,645 ft (2,635 m)
Coordinates-9.2168°, -77.6937°
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 Shupluy

Shupluy is a small town in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 173. The city sits at an elevation of 8,645 feet (2,635 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.

Shupluy 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 8,645 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

Elevation8,645 ft (2,635 m)
Area137.0 sq mi (354.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-9.2168°N, 77.6937°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above Peru avg
Snowfall 7.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 12, 1992 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.7 121 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 46 km
Jul 31, 1995 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 148 km
Jan 28, 2017 55 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.3 144 km
Nov 5, 1998 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.3 143 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 147 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 113 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 111 km
Oct 19, 1992 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.1 98 km
Dec 14, 1993 53 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.1 145 km
Mar 21, 2015 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 113 km
Nov 22, 1990 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru M5.1 143 km
Mar 28, 2015 44 km SSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.0 114 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 26 km
Jul 23, 1997 33 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 126 km
Aug 13, 2025 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.0 144 km
Feb 19, 2024 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 113 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 118 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 136 km
Nov 2, 2002 39 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M4.9 146 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 9 km
1970 N. PERU Earthquake 0.5 m 66,794 121 km
1678 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in Warmest
March 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in Wettest
April 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 49°F (9°C) 0.6 in
June 48°F (9°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 45°F (7°C) 0.0 in
August 48°F (9°C) 0.2 in
September 49°F (9°C) 0.8 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
November 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
December 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in

Shupluy has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 43°F in January to 50°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Shupluy

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 86998
Institución Educativa 86646 Isabel Romero Sotelo
Institución Educativa No. 86661
Institución Educativa No. 86947
Institución Educativa 86692 Juan Bautista de la Salle
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Museums in Shupluy

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

Libraries in Shupluy

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Augusto Alba Herrera0.0

Farmers Markets in Shupluy

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 Shupluy

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Recreo campestre El Corralón

Clinics in Shupluy

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Puesto de Salud Tingua

Breweries in Shupluy

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Ucuchá Cerveza Artesanal

Stadiums & Teams in Shupluy

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Shupluy

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani AirportATAMedium Airport
Caraz AirportSmall Airport
Casma AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
2,749 m (9,019 ft)
Postal Code
02139

🇵🇪 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 Shupluy

What is the population of Shupluy?

Shupluy has a population of 173 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 137.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shupluy?

Shupluy 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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