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Tapairihua, Peru
Apurímac Department · Peru
Tapairihua is a small town in Apurímac Department, Peru with a population of 278. Elevation: 10,810 ft (3,295 m). Average temperature: 34°F (1°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tapairihua
Yanaca es un pueblo ubicado en el departamento de Apurímac, provincia de Aymaraes, distrito de Yanaca, en el Perú.
People
Climate
| Population | 278 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10,810 ft (3,295 m) |
| Coordinates | -14.1414°, -73.1406° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Apurímac Department |
| Average Temperature | 34°F (1°C) |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 82.5 inches (2,095 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 275.8 inches (701 cm) |
About Tapairihua
Tapairihua is a small town in Peru (Apurímac Department) with a population of 278. The city sits at an elevation of 10,810 feet (3,295 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 34°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 35°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 34.2°F |
| 37% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| Sunny Days | 359 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,810 ft (3,295 m) |
| Area | 148.8 sq mi (385.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.1414°N, 73.1406°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (167 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 167 km |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 193 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 7.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 7.3 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 7.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 35°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 43°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
Tapairihua has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 33°F in January to 48°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.5") and June the driest (0.4").
Schools in Tapairihua
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 54522 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 54640 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Antonio Brack Egg | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Inicial 592 Monseñor Enrique Pelach y Feliú | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 54371 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 54372 Santa Cruz | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 54569 Federico Latorre Ormachea | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 54325 Virgen De Natividad | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 54561 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Tapayrihua | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 54373 Maria Parado De Bellido | — | — | — | — |
Clinics in Tapairihua
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tapairihua
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tapairihua
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Andahuaylas Airport | ANS | Small Airport |
| Tamburco Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
🇵🇪 About Peru
Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Tapairihua
What is the population of Tapairihua?
Tapairihua has a population of 278 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 148.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tapairihua?
Tapairihua has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 35°F in July. The area receives 359 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 82.5 inches, with 275.8 inches of snow.