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Tamburco, Peru

Apurímac Department · Peru

Tamburco is a small city in Apurímac Department, Peru with a population of 9,171. Elevation: 8,740 ft (2,664 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

9,171 Population 65/sq mi density
8,740 ft Elevation 2,664 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
25.4 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Tamburco

Tamburco

Tamburco District is one of the nine districts of the province Abancay in Peru.

People

Population9,171
Density65/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain25.4 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation8,740 ft (2,664 m)
Population9,171
Population Density65 / sq mi
Elevation8,740 ft (2,664 m)
Coordinates-13.6167°, -72.8714°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceApurímac Department
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation25.4 inches (646 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tamburco

Tamburco is a small city in Peru (Apurímac Department) with a population of 9,171. The city sits at an elevation of 8,740 feet (2,664 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Tamburco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 25.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,740 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below Peru avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,740 ft (2,664 m)
Area140.4 sq mi (363.5 km²)
Population Density65/sq mi
Coordinates-13.6167°N, 72.8714°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.4"
33% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.80"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

169 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
Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 133 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 68 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 74 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 74 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 134 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 117 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 138 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 82 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 63 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 37 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 84 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 81 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 94 km
Dec 26, 1999 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.1 53 km
Aug 10, 1994 central Peru M5.1 40 km
May 2, 2024 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.1 43 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 147 km
Aug 8, 2003 6 km N of Colcha, Peru M5.0 116 km
Jul 15, 2012 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru M5.0 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (176 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 7.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 53°F (12°C) 7.7 in
March 53°F (12°C) 7.0 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.0 in
June 50°F (10°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 50°F (10°C) 0.6 in
August 51°F (10°C) 1.0 in
September 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in Warmest
December 53°F (12°C) 5.4 in

Tamburco has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 50°F in January to 54°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.8") and June the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Tamburco

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 54037
Institución Educativa 54036 Señor De La Exaltacion
Institución Educativa Édgar Valer Pinto
Institución Educativa 54689 Reverendo Padre Tomas Sorsano
Institución Educativa No. 54904
Ceba - Tamburco
Institución Educativa No. 54076
Institución Educativa San Juan Bautista
Institución Educativa Micaela Bastidas Puyucahua
Institución Educativa No. 54038
Institución Educativa Tarpurisunchis
Institución Educativa No. 54040
Institución Educativa No. 54586
Institución Educativa 54075 Raul Luna Cordero
Institución Educativa 54039 Rosa De Santa Maria
Institución Educativa 54011 San Juan Bautista
Institución Educativa Oscar Blanco Galdos
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Farmers Markets in Tamburco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Agroecológico La Victoria
Mercado Central
Mercado Central Curahuasi
Mercado central de Abastos
Mercado Progreso
Mercado Villa Ampay

Hotels in Tamburco

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Amankay

Restaurants in Tamburco

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caminos del Inca
Recreo Turistico Las Intimpas

Zoos in Tamburco

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Zoologico Taraccasa

Clinics in Tamburco

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tamburco

Gas Stations in Tamburco

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PE #4796655818
Pecsa
Piloto's

Stadiums & Teams in Tamburco

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tamburco

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Andahuaylas AirportANSSmall Airport
Huanacopampa AirportSmall Airport
Tamburco AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tamburco

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Tamburco

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
2,500 m (8,203 ft)
Founded
1540
Postal Code
03001

🇵🇪 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 Tamburco

What is the population of Tamburco?

Tamburco has a population of 9,171 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 65 people per square mile, spread across 140.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tamburco?

Tamburco has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.4 inches.

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