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Socos, Peru

Ayacucho · Peru

Socos is a small town in Ayacucho, Peru with a population of 758. Elevation: 11,129 ft (3,392 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).

758 Population 1/sq mi density
11,129 ft Elevation 3,392 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
64.6 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population758
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain64.6 in/yr
Sunny Days362/yr
Elevation11,129 ft (3,392 m)
Population758
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation11,129 ft (3,392 m)
Coordinates-13.2145°, -74.2892°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAyacucho
Average Temperature42°F (5°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation64.6 inches (1,640 mm)
Annual Snowfall35.7 inches (91 cm)

About Socos

Socos is a small town in Peru (Ayacucho) with a population of 758. The city sits at an elevation of 11,129 feet (3,392 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 41°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Socos has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 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 64.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 35.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 11,129 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average41.5°F
23% below Peru avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,129 ft (3,392 m)
Area1,151.1 sq mi (2,981.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-13.2145°N, 74.2892°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.6"
70% above Peru avg
Snowfall 35.7"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.50"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

124 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 30, 2025.

May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 80 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 120 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 76 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 90 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 118 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 117 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 54 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 31 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 132 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 123 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 134 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 78 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 23 km
Apr 7, 2022 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru M5.1 105 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 73 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 69 km
Jul 15, 2012 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru M5.0 67 km
May 13, 2019 16 km SW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.0 93 km
Jun 1, 2016 20 km SSW of Pilpichaca, Peru M4.9 88 km
Jan 29, 1994 10 km NW of Pilpichaca, Peru M4.9 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.7 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 6.5 in Wettest
March 52°F (11°C) 6.0 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
May 51°F (11°C) 0.9 in
June 50°F (10°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 0.4 in
August 50°F (10°C) 0.7 in
September 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in Warmest
December 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in

Socos has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 41°F in January to 54°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.5") and June the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Socos

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 38762
Cetpro Socos
Institución Educativa No. 38850
Institución Educativa No. 38786
Institución Educativa 13 De Abril
Institución Educativa 38094 Cochabamba
Institución Educativa No. 38930
Institución Educativa 38955 Santa Lucia
Institución Educativa No. 38956
Institución Educativa No. 38931
Institución Educativa 38811 Larampuquio-socos
Institución Educativa San Cristobal
Institución Educativa No. 38888
Institución Educativa 38577 Quya Quya
Institución Educativa Cesar Vallejo
Institución Educativa No. 38542
Institución Educativa Isaac Newton
Institución Educativa No. 38629
Institución Educativa No. 38585
Institución Educativa No. 38586
Institución Educativa 38984-7
Institución Educativa 38048 Jose Antonio Encinas Franco
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Museums in Socos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Joaquín López Antay
La Batalla de Ayacucho
Museo Andrés A. Cáceres
Museo De Arqueologia Y Antropologia Hipolito Unanue
Museo de Arte Popular Joaquín López Antay
Museo de la memoria "para que no se repita" ANFASEP
Museo de las Abejas
Museo de sitio Wari
Museo textil

Libraries in Socos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Central -Efrain Morote Best0.0
Inversiones Continental0.0
Libreria Bazar Estudio0.0
Mercantil Ayacucho0.0

Farmers Markets in Socos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
12 de abril
Gamarra Lima
Mercado Capillapata
Mercado Capillapata
Mercado de Abastos Andrés F .Vivanco
Mercado Jesus Nazareno
Mercado Magdalena
Mercado Mayorista Las Américas
Mercado Minorista Mariscal Caceres
Mercado Nery García Zárate
Mercado San José
Mercado Señor de Arequipa
Plaza Market

Gas Stations in Socos

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PE #3141077257

Stadiums & Teams in Socos

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Airports Near Socos

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte AirportAYPMedium Airport
Luisiana AirportSmall Airport
Palmapampa AirportSmall Airport
Pichari AirportSmall Airport
San Francisco AirportSmall Airport
Vilcashuamán AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
3,395 m (11,139 ft)
Postal Code
05811

🇵🇪 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 Socos

What is the population of Socos?

Socos has a population of 758 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,151.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Socos?

Socos has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 41°F in July. The area receives 362 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 64.6 inches, with 35.7 inches of snow.

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