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Sicuani, Peru

Cuzco Department · Peru

Sicuani is a mid-size city in Cuzco Department, Peru with a population of 33,575. Elevation: 11,650 ft (3,551 m). Average temperature: 34°F (1°C).

33,575 Population 134/sq mi density
11,650 ft Elevation 3,551 meters
34°F Avg Temperature 1°C
51.6 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Sicuani

Sicuani

Sicuani is a town in southern Peru, capital of Canchis Province in Cusco Region. It has an estimated population of 54,672 inhabitants. One important feature in this town is the Urubamba River. The river was of great importance in the Inca Empire and previous cultures. Downstream, the Urubamba makes its way to the Amazon River.

People

Population33,575
Density134/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp34°F (1°C)
Rain51.6 in/yr
Sunny Days359/yr
Elevation11,650 ft (3,551 m)
Population33,575
Population Density134 / sq mi
Elevation11,650 ft (3,551 m)
Coordinates-14.2694°, -71.2261°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceCuzco Department
Average Temperature34°F (1°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average35°F (2°C)
Annual Precipitation51.6 inches (1,310 mm)
Annual Snowfall262.8 inches (667 cm)

About Sicuani

Sicuani is a mid-size city in Peru (Cuzco Department) with a population of 33,575. The city sits at an elevation of 11,650 feet (3,551 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 34°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 35°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in Sicuani

Sicuani has an average annual temperature of 6.6°C (44°F). The hottest month is Nov (8.4°C), the coldest is Jun (4.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 655 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.2°C / 45°F -1.1° / 18.7° 84.8
Feb 6.7°C / 44°F -0.9° / 17.5° 176.1
Mar 6.7°C / 44°F -0.5° / 16.8° 79.8
Apr 6.7°C / 44°F -2.3° / 16.8° 39.4
May 5.6°C / 42°F -4.4° / 16.4° 13.2
Jun 4.8°C / 41°F -4.4° / 15.9° 5.3
Jul 5.1°C / 41°F -4.6° / 16.6° 23.8
Aug 5.8°C / 42°F -4.3° / 17.7° 1.2
Sep 7.1°C / 45°F -2.1° / 19° 10.8
Oct 7.9°C / 46°F -2.8° / 20.6° 33.1
Nov 8.4°C / 47°F -1.3° / 21.1° 75.6
Dec 7.6°C / 46°F -1° / 19.6° 112.2
Sicuani has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 35°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 359 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 51.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 262.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 11,650 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 35°F Jul (2°C)
Annual Average34.1°F
37% below Peru avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average35°F (2°C)
Sunny Days359 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,650 ft (3,551 m)
Area251.0 sq mi (650.0 km²)
Population Density134/sq mi
Coordinates-14.2694°N, 71.2261°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.6"
36% above Peru avg
Snowfall 262.8"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.14"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

294 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

May 26, 2022 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru M7.2 123 km
Mar 1, 2019 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru M7.0 126 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 127 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 120 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 148 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 30 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 62 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 142 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 96 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 124 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 139 km
Mar 15, 2009 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru M5.7 95 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 150 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 116 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 54 km
Oct 28, 2003 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru M5.6 70 km
Feb 16, 2001 11 km W of Lampa, Peru M5.5 144 km
Oct 14, 1999 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru M5.5 80 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 94 km
Apr 21, 2012 5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru M5.4 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (17 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 17 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 175 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 182 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 6.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 48°F (9°C) 5.9 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.3 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
May 43°F (6°C) 0.4 in
June 40°F (5°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 35°F (2°C) 0.2 in
August 42°F (5°C) 0.4 in
September 45°F (7°C) 1.0 in
October 47°F (9°C) 1.8 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
December 49°F (9°C) 4.7 in Warmest

Sicuani has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 34°F in January to 49°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and June the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Sicuani

Institution Type Founded Website
IEP Seminaro Sicuani University
INSTITUTO SUPERIOR PUBLICO TUPAC AMARU DE TINTA College

Schools in Sicuani

49 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 56017
Institución Educativa San Ignacio De Loyola
Institución Educativa Adunis
Institución Educativa Divino Maestro
Institución Educativa Pitagoras De Sicuani
Canchis
Institución Educativa Adunis Excelencia
Institución Educativa Albano Quinn
Institución Educativa Manuel Callo Zevallos
Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora De Los Andes
Institución Educativa No. 56433
Institución Educativa Techo Obrero
Institución Educativa No. 56013
Institución Educativa Victor Santander Cascelli
Institución Educativa No. 56002
Institución Educativa No. 56021
Institución Educativa El Amauta
Institución Educativa No. 56334
Institución Educativa Walter Peñaloza
Institución Educativa No. 56060
Institución Educativa No. 56064
Institución Educativa No. 56410
Institución Educativa No. 56015
Institución Educativa Jose Maria Arguedas
Institución Educativa No. 56020
Institución Educativa Tecnico Agropecuario
Institución Educativa San Miguel
Institución Educativa Julio Alberto Ponce Antunez de Mayolo
Institución Educativa No. 56062
Institución Educativa No. 57002
Institución Educativa Mateo Pumacahua
Institución Educativa No. 56001
Institución Educativa No. 57001
Institución Educativa No. 56061
Institución Educativa Tupac Amaru Ii
Institución Educativa No. 56007
Institución Educativa No. 56022
Adunis
Institución Educativa No. 56014
Institución Educativa No. 56018
Institución Educativa No. 56016
Institución Educativa 56006 Gaona Cisneros
Institución Educativa 56008 Colegio Bolivariano De Sicuani
Institución Educativa No. 56008
Institución Educativa Sicuani
Institución Educativa No. 56009
Institución Educativa No. 56003
Institución Educativa Inmaculada Concepcion
Institución Educativa No. 56004
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Radio Stations near Sicuani

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Libraries in Sicuani

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal de Sicuani0.0

Farmers Markets in Sicuani

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feria de Ganados y Vacunos
Mercado Central
Mercado Central de Combapata
Mercado de Langui
Mercado de Layo
Mercado de Yanaoca
Mercado Ferial de Combapata

Hotels in Sicuani

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hhospedaje Imperial
Hostal El Imperador
Hotel Residencial 2Star
Hotel Wilkamayu
Wilkamayu Hotel
Wilkamayu Hotel

Restaurants in Sicuani

12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cebicheria Dumbo
Encantos de mi tierra
Hostal Pollos a la Brasa Dorado Inn
La Pascana
La Pascana
Papittos Chicken
Pizza Real
Polleria EI Dorado
Pollería Niko's
Rest Cevicheria El Comelon
Rest Cevicheria El Comelon
Restaurant Doña Mica

Cafes in Sicuani

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jugeria y cafe

Clinics in Sicuani

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pampaphalla
Techo Obrero

Train Stations in Sicuani

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sicuani

Bus Stations in Sicuani

5 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Colectivos to Juliaca
Combis a Juliaca
PE #1062240334
PE #9993409519
Sicuani

Gas Stations in Sicuani

12 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grifo Coraje
Grifo Vilcanota
PE #3161791651
PE #785415003
Pecsa
Pecsa
PetroPerú
Primax
Repsol
Repsol
Servicentro Sicuani
Servicentro Trans Oceanica

Banks in Sicuani

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aztec Bank
BCP
BCP Sicuani
Caja Arequipa
Caja Cusco

Shopping Malls in Sicuani

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comercial plasita

Stadiums & Teams in Sicuani

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sicuani

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alejandro Velasco Astete International AirportCUZLarge Airport
Yauri AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sicuani

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Serpost de Sicuani

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sicuani

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Antigua catedral de Sicuani
Catedral Prelaticia de Sicuani
Iglesia de Pampa Ansa
Iglesia Evangélica Peruana Agua Viva
Iglesia Señor de Pampacucho
Obispado de Sicuani
Residencia Obispal de Sicuani

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
3,359 m (11,021 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 Sicuani

What is the population of Sicuani?

Sicuani has a population of 33,575 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 134 people per square mile, spread across 251.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sicuani?

Sicuani has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 35°F in July. The area receives 359 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 51.6 inches, with 262.8 inches of snow.

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