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Sitabamba, Peru
La Libertad · Peru
Sitabamba is a small town in La Libertad, Peru with a population of 867. Elevation: 10,138 ft (3,090 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
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About Sitabamba
Sitabamba is a Peruvian town, capital of the Sitabamba District of the Santiago de Chuco Province in the Department of La Libertad. It is located approximately 226 kilometers southeast of the city of Trujillo.
People
Climate
| Population | 867 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10,138 ft (3,090 m) |
| Coordinates | -8.0233°, -77.7316° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | La Libertad |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.1 inches (1,170 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.3 inches (1 cm) |
About Sitabamba
Sitabamba is a small town in Peru (La Libertad) with a population of 867. The city sits at an elevation of 10,138 feet (3,090 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,138 ft (3,090 m) |
| Area | 248.5 sq mi (643.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.0233°N, 77.7316°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 140 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 4.7 in |
Sitabamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 46°F in January to 49°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.9") and June the driest (0.6").
Schools in Sitabamba
35 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución educativa No. 80788 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 80192 Reynaldo Solano Gamboa | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80688 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82159 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución educativa No. 80593 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82014 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82155 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82021 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82095 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución educativa No. 80540 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 2211 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82148 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80191 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80859 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80219 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80218 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82154 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80992 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 81930 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 88252 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 88236 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución educativa No. 88201 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 88210 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución educativa No. 88191 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 88211 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82020 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 88208 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80595 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80591 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 80591 Ciro Alegria Bazan | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80590 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 81935 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 80538 Jose Carlos Mariategui La Achira | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80539 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80594 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Sitabamba
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Exitosa | news, noticias | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Radio La Inolvidable | — | UNKNOWN | |
| Radio Mágica 88.3 FM | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Urbana (Caraz - Ancash Peru) | noticias, reggaeton | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Sitabamba
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Señor de Uchus |
Clinics in Sitabamba
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Sitabamba
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sitabamba
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chagual Airport | CGL | Small Airport |
| Huamachuco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pampa Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pias Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quiruvilca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tulpo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Urpay Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
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What is the population of Sitabamba?
Sitabamba has a population of 867 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 248.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sitabamba?
Sitabamba has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.1 inches.