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Tarma, Peru
Junin · Peru
Tarma is a mid-size city in Junin, Peru with a population of 51,350. Elevation: 10,023 ft (3,055 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tarma
Santa Ana de la Ribera de Tarma, commonly known as Tarma, is a city in central Peru. It is the capital city of the Tarma District and Tarma Province, located in the Junín Region. The city has a population of 43,042 as of the 2017 census. The city is nicknamed, "Ciudad de las Flores", the City of Flowers due to its diverse flower and plant fauna.
People
Climate
| Population | 51,350 |
| Population Density | 586 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10,023 ft (3,055 m) |
| Coordinates | -11.4190°, -75.6899° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Junin |
| Average Temperature | 41°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.4 inches (1,129 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 34.8 inches (88 cm) |
About Tarma
Tarma is a mid-size city in Peru (Junin) with a population of 51,350. The city sits at an elevation of 10,023 feet (3,055 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 41°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Tarma
Tarma has an average annual temperature of 9.4°C (49°F). The hottest month is Oct (10.3°C), the coldest is Jul (8.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 224 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 337 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,023 ft (3,055 m) |
| Area | 87.6 sq mi (226.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 586/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.4190°N, 75.6899°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 97 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in |
Tarma has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 41°F in July to 49°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.7") and June the driest (0.4").
Colleges & Universities in Tarma
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instituto de Educación Superior Tecnológico Público (IESTP) "Adolfo Vienrich" | College | - | , |
| Instituto Privado Santa Lucía | College | - | , |
| U. N. A. A. T. | University | - | , |
| U. N. C. P. | University | - | , |
| U. N. D. A. C. | University | - | , |
| Universidad Católica Sedes Sapientiae | University | - | , |
| Universidad Daniel Alcides Carrión sede Tarma | University | - | , |
| Universidad del centro del Perú sede Tarma | University | - | , |
| Universidad Nacional Autonoma Altoandina de Tarma | University | - | , |
Schools in Tarma
38 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Stephen Hawking | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Lumbreras | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 31517 Angela Moreno De Galvez | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Industrial 32 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 31310 Perla De Los Andes | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 31552 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 30706 San Ramon | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Fe Y Alegria 67 Maria Inmaculada | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 30710 Ernesto Velarde Santa Maria | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 31320 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Santa Clara De Asis | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Angela Moreno De Galvez | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Einstein | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Agora | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Niño Jesús de Praga | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 30706 San Ramon | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Nº 30703 José Guillermo Otero | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa San Vicente de Paúl | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 30706 San Ramón | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Niño Jesus De Praga | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 30701 Santa Teresa | - | - | - | - |
| IE Ángela Moreno de Gálvez | - | - | - | - |
| IE Angela Moreno de Gálvez | - | - | - | - |
| IEE San Ramón | - | - | - | - |
| IEI Mariscal Castilla | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 30708 Rosa De Santa Maria | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Cesar Vallejo | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Señor De Muruhuay | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 31518 Jose Galvez Barrenechea | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Parroquial La Sagrada Familia | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Hugo Velasquez Macassi | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 30711 Wilhelm Hofmann | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 31516 Mariscal Castilla | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora De Belen | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Agua Viva | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa La Sagrada Familia | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa San Francisco De Asis | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Orion | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tarma
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
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Farmers Markets in Tarma
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado 2 de Mayo | |||||
| Mercado Asuncion | |||||
| Mercado Modelo | |||||
| Mercado Techado Tarma |
Hotels in Tarma
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tarma
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tarma
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Tarma
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tarma
4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tarma
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tarma
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tarma
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tarma
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Francisco Carle Airport | JAU | Medium Airport |
| Capitán FAP Leonardo Alvariño Herr Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Huancayo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ricrán Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Vicco Airport | - | Small Airport |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Tarma
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Bosques de Neblina–Selva Central Biosphere Reserve |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tarma
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla San Martín de Porras | |
| Capilla Señor de los Milagros | |
| Capilla Vicentina | |
| Catedral Santa Ana |
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Tarma
18 places within 15 km
- • Ayasmarca
- • Chuicho
- • Cinco Pueblos
- • Cucumarca
- • Esparcida
- + 4 more
- • Siete Huecos
- • Rumi Pukyu
- • Uchku Mach'ay
- • Warmi Sinqa
- • Wayunkayuq
- • Yana Urqu
- • Las Chicas Virgenes
- • Yanamarka
- • San Cristóbal
🇵🇪 About Peru
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Tarma
Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Tarma
What is the population of Tarma?
Tarma has a population of 51,350 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 586 people per square mile, spread across 87.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tarma?
Tarma has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 41°F in July. The area receives 337 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.4 inches, with 34.8 inches of snow.