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Tápuc, Peru

Pasco · Peru

Tápuc is a small town in Pasco, Peru with a population of 1,644. Elevation: 12,077 ft (3,681 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,644 Population 80/sq mi density
12,077 ft Elevation 3,681 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
47.6 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Tápuc

Yanahuanca is a town in central Peru, capital of the province Daniel Alcídes Carrión in the region Pasco.

People

Population1,644
Density80/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain47.6 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation12,077 ft (3,681 m)
Population1,644
Population Density80 / sq mi
Elevation12,077 ft (3,681 m)
Coordinates-10.4547°, -76.4621°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvincePasco
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation47.6 inches (1,209 mm)
Annual Snowfall24.9 inches (63 cm)

About Tápuc

Tápuc is a small town in Peru (Pasco) with a population of 1,644. The city sits at an elevation of 12,077 feet (3,681 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Tápuc experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 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 47.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 24.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 12,077 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below Peru avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,077 ft (3,681 m)
Area20.6 sq mi (53.3 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates-10.4547°N, 76.4621°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above Peru avg
Snowfall 24.9"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.80"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

148 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on May 2, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 133 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 94 km
Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 149 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 66 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 104 km
Apr 6, 1996 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.2 149 km
Apr 10, 2013 2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru M5.1 132 km
May 7, 1997 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 115 km
Apr 7, 2001 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 120 km
Feb 21, 2006 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 113 km
Oct 18, 1994 1 km SE of Villa Rica, Peru M5.0 136 km
Apr 3, 2024 22 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.0 109 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 95 km
Dec 31, 2012 16 km W of Sayán, Peru M4.9 124 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 117 km
Jan 23, 2007 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.9 133 km
Mar 5, 2019 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.9 132 km
Mar 2, 2005 10 km SSE of Santa Rosa de Sacco, Peru M4.9 145 km
Mar 25, 2006 58 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M4.8 101 km
Jul 28, 2015 58 km ESE of Churubamba, Peru M4.8 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1971 CHUNGAR Meteorological 30.0 m 600 76 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 5.1 in Warmest
February 46°F (8°C) 5.8 in Wettest
March 46°F (8°C) 5.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
May 44°F (7°C) 1.6 in
June 43°F (6°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
July 45°F (7°C) 0.7 in
August 43°F (6°C) 1.1 in
September 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
December 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in

Tápuc has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 43°F in June to 46°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Tápuc

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa 86 Chacayan - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 34129 - - - -
Institución Educativa Tupac Amaru - - - -
Institución Educativa Especial Tapuc - - - -
Institución Educativa 34140 Joaquin Saavedra Merino - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Tápuc

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
MERCADO "REAL DE MINAS"
Mercado Yanahuanca

Clinics in Tápuc

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tapuc

Stadiums & Teams in Tápuc

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Airports Near Tápuc

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini AirportHUUMedium Airport
Huánuco Viejo Airport-Small Airport
Ricrán Airport-Small Airport
Vicco Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
3,184 m (10,447 ft)

🇵🇪 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 Tápuc

What is the population of Tápuc?

Tápuc has a population of 1,644 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 80 people per square mile, spread across 20.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tápuc?

Tápuc has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.6 inches, with 24.9 inches of snow.

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