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Tintay, Peru

Huancavelica · Peru

Tintay is a small town in Huancavelica, Peru with a population of 496. Elevation: 7,844 ft (2,391 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

496 Population 25/sq mi density
7,844 ft Elevation 2,391 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
102.3 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population496
Density25/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain102.3 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation7,844 ft (2,391 m)
Population496
Population Density25 / sq mi
Elevation7,844 ft (2,391 m)
Coordinates-12.1518°, -74.5446°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceHuancavelica
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation102.3 inches (2,598 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tintay

Tintay is a small town in Peru (Huancavelica) with a population of 496. The city sits at an elevation of 7,844 feet (2,391 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 43°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 102.3 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Tintay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 334 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 102.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,844 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average43.0°F
20% below Peru avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,844 ft (2,391 m)
Area20.2 sq mi (52.3 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates-12.1518°N, 74.5446°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 102.3"
169% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.50"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

158 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 30, 2025.

Feb 19, 1998 23 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.9 132 km
Feb 21, 2001 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru M5.7 97 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 66 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 26 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 63 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 120 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 126 km
Mar 6, 1998 32 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.3 148 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 91 km
Mar 10, 1998 33 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.3 136 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 101 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 37 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 106 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 94 km
Aug 17, 1995 54 km WNW of Pangoa, Peru M5.1 126 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 132 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 97 km
Mar 7, 1997 39 km E of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.1 133 km
Nov 30, 1991 36 km NNW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.0 147 km
Apr 10, 2022 6 km WSW of Comas, Peru M5.0 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.5 in Wettest
February 58°F (15°C) 5.4 in
March 58°F (14°C) 5.4 in
April 58°F (15°C) 2.7 in
May 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in
June 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 43°F (6°C) 1.0 in Coldest
August 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.3 in
October 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in
November 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in Warmest
December 59°F (15°C) 4.4 in

Tintay has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 43°F in July to 60°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Tintay

18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 31111
Institución Educativa No. 31109
Institución Educativa Asuncion Del Señor
Institución Educativa No. 36800
Institución Educativa No. 36575
Institución Educativa San Jose
San Jose
Institución Educativa No. 30974
Institución Educativa No. 31317
Institución Educativa No. 31283
Institución Educativa No. 30975
Institución Educativa No. 31407
Institución Educativa Cesar Vallejo Mendoza
Institución Educativa Santa Cruz
Institución Educativa No. 36461
Institución Educativa No. 31378
Institución Educativa No. 36587
Institución Educativa Iegemun Marcavalle
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Clinics in Tintay

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PE #7082791495

Airports Near Tintay

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Huancayo AirportSmall Airport
Imperial AirportSmall Airport
Pichari AirportSmall Airport
Quempiri AirfieldSmall Airport
San Francisco AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima

🇵🇪 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 Tintay

What is the population of Tintay?

Tintay has a population of 496 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 20.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tintay?

Tintay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 43°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 102.3 inches.

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