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Tantara, Peru
Huancavelica · Peru
Tantara is a small town in Huancavelica, Peru with a population of 406. Elevation: 10,338 ft (3,151 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tantara
Tantara ny Andriana eto Madagasikara is a book recording the oral traditions of the Kingdom of Imerina in Madagascar, gathered and published by Father François Callet between 1878 and 1881. This collection of oral tradition about the history of the Merina Dynasty was originally written in Malagasy and published between 1878 and 1881. Callet summarized and translated it in French under the title Tantara ny Andriana in 1908.
People
Climate
| Population | 406 |
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10,338 ft (3,151 m) |
| Coordinates | -13.0739°, -75.6447° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Huancavelica |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 69.3 inches (1,761 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 208.0 inches (528 cm) |
About Tantara
Tantara is a small town in Peru (Huancavelica) with a population of 406. The city sits at an elevation of 10,338 feet (3,151 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.3 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.7°F |
| 29% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 350 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,338 ft (3,151 m) |
| Area | 1,153.7 sq mi (2,988.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.0739°N, 75.6447°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.1 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 10.1 m | 596 | 109 km |
| 1687 | S. PERU | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 104 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 42°F (6°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 42°F (6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 44°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in |
Tantara has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 42°F in June to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Tantara
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa 22259 Apostol San Pedro | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 22564 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Francisco Bolognesi | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 22042 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 22578 | — | — | — | — |
Airports Near Tantara
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Renán Elías Olivera International Airport | PIO | Large Airport |
| Laguna Choclococha Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Revalora Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Regis Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Tantara?
Tantara has a population of 406 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 1,153.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tantara?
Tantara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 350 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 69.3 inches, with 208.0 inches of snow.