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Tambobamba, Peru

Apurímac Department · Peru

Tambobamba is a small town in Apurímac Department, Peru with a population of 4,063. Elevation: 10,587 ft (3,227 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

4,063 Population 205/sq mi density
10,587 ft Elevation 3,227 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
58.0 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Tambobamba

Tambobamba is a town in the south-central Andes of Peru, the capital of Cotabambas Province, located at the easternmost end of the Department of Apurímac.

People

Population4,063
Density205/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain58.0 in/yr
Sunny Days357/yr
Elevation10,587 ft (3,227 m)
Population4,063
Population Density205 / sq mi
Elevation10,587 ft (3,227 m)
Coordinates-13.9453°, -72.1714°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceApurímac Department
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Annual Precipitation58.0 inches (1,473 mm)
Annual Snowfall19.5 inches (49 cm)

About Tambobamba

Tambobamba is a small town in Peru (Apurímac Department) with a population of 4,063. The city sits at an elevation of 10,587 feet (3,227 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 39°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.0 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Tambobamba has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 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 58.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 10,587 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average38.6°F
29% below Peru avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,587 ft (3,227 m)
Area19.8 sq mi (51.3 km²)
Population Density205/sq mi
Coordinates-13.9453°N, 72.1714°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.0"
53% above Peru avg
Snowfall 19.5"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.40"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

264 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jul 6, 1991 15 km W of Lares, Peru M7.0 93 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 115 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 65 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 20 km
Dec 8, 2001 3 km NE of Alca, Peru M5.6 144 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 58 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 107 km
Apr 21, 2012 5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru M5.4 122 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 68 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 149 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 70 km
Apr 21, 2015 6 km ENE of Yauri, Peru M5.3 127 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 60 km
Apr 20, 1990 8 km SSE of Yauri, Peru M5.3 133 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 141 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 66 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 118 km
May 2, 2024 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.1 55 km
Dec 26, 1999 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.1 67 km
Jul 6, 2014 7 km SE of Layo, Peru M5.1 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (92 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 92 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 165 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 7.4 in Coldest, Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 6.8 in
March 50°F (10°C) 6.1 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
May 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 39°F (4°C) 0.3 in
August 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in
September 49°F (9°C) 1.2 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in Warmest
December 51°F (11°C) 5.0 in

Tambobamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 37°F in January to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.4") and June the driest (0.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Tambobamba

Institution Type Founded Website
Las Americas College

Schools in Tambobamba

27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Odec Tambobamba
Institución Educativa 501192 Ayaccasi
Institución Educativa 501194 Añoccalla
Institución Educativa Asacasi
Institución Educativa 50650 Asacasi
Institución Educativa Ocrabamba
Institución Educativa 51081 Ocrabamba
Institución Educativa 501151 Hualluyo
Institución Educativa 50892 Seccsecca
Institución Educativa 54925 ñahuinpucyo
Institución Educativa 50869 Pichaca
Institución Educativa 51042 Pocpoqqueray
Ceba - Erasmo Delgado Vivanco
Ceba - 50627 Tambobamba
Institución Educativa 50630 Huallhuac
Institución Educativa Erasmo Delgado Vivanco
Institución Educativa San Antonio De Padua
Institución Educativa 50627 San Francisco De Asis
Institución Educativa 50627 De San Francisco De Asis
Institución Educativa 50988 Yanacca
Jose Carlos Mariategui
Institución Educativa 501208 Aplicacion
Institución Educativa 501208 Ernesto Castañeda Garay
Institución Educativa 501198 Huancallo
Institución Educativa 51065 Occoruro
Institución Educativa 50645 Punapampa
Institución Educativa 50654 Llactacunca
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Radio Stations near Tambobamba

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Salkantay AAC+ 48 kbps
JVM la Estación (Cusco) baladas MP3 128 kbps
RAM Cusco MP3 128 kbps
Radio Antena 5 Cusco 1600 AM (más que una Radio !) clasicos, cultural MP3
JVM la Estación baladas MP3 128 kbps

Clinics in Tambobamba

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Atención Primaria II Cotabambas

Gas Stations in Tambobamba

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grifo Tambobamba

Banks in Tambobamba

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de la Nación

Airports Near Tambobamba

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alejandro Velasco Astete International AirportCUZLarge Airport
Huanacopampa AirportSmall Airport
Tamburco AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
3,267 m (10,719 ft)
Postal Code
03241

🇵🇪 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 Tambobamba

What is the population of Tambobamba?

Tambobamba has a population of 4,063 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 205 people per square mile, spread across 19.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tambobamba?

Tambobamba has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 39°F in July. The area receives 357 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 58.0 inches, with 19.5 inches of snow.

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