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Sorochuco, Peru
Cajamarca Department · Peru
Sorochuco is a small town in Cajamarca Department, Peru with a population of 713. Elevation: 8,684 ft (2,647 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 713 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,684 ft (2,647 m) |
| Coordinates | -6.9117°, -78.2551° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Cajamarca Department |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 83.9 inches (2,131 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Sorochuco
Sorochuco is a small town in Peru (Cajamarca Department) with a population of 713. The city sits at an elevation of 8,684 feet (2,647 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.9 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,684 ft (2,647 m) |
| Area | 196.3 sq mi (508.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.9117°N, 78.2551°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in |
Sorochuco has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 53°F in June to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and August the driest (1.1").
Schools in Sorochuco
43 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 821495 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821296 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jesus De Nazareth | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Rejopampa | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821057 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821343 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82426 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821049 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82471 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Iegecom Sagrado Corazon | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821434 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82514 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82472 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82515 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821450 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82517 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Quengomayo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Juan Pablo Ii | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82516 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821558 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82476 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cebgpc Sendamal Bajo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82424 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Leoncio Prado | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82425 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Ricardo Palma Soriano | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82479 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Iegecom San Lucas | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82519 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82520 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821515 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82413 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa David Sanchez Infante | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82901 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82510 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82513 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82511 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Ceg. Uñigan Pululo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821093 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 82518 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Daniel Alcides Carrion | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa La Chorrera | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821095 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Sorochuco
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Stereo TV | peruvian cumbia, pop music | MP3 192 kbps |
Farmers Markets in Sorochuco
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado ganadero |
Stadiums & Teams in Sorochuco
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sorochuco
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chachapoyas Airport | CHH | Medium Airport |
| Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport | CJA | Medium Airport |
| Celendín Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chota Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lagunas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malin Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pampa Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Francisco Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
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What is the population of Sorochuco?
Sorochuco has a population of 713 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 196.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sorochuco?
Sorochuco has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 83.9 inches.