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Tocache, Peru

San Martín Department · Peru

Tocache is a small city in San Martín Department, Peru with a population of 29,029. Elevation: 1,634 ft (498 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

29,029 Population 50/sq mi density
1,634 ft Elevation 498 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
95.4 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Tocache

Tocache

Tocache is a town in Northern Peru, capital of the province Tocache in the region San Martín. There were 23,511 inhabitants according to the 2007 census.

People

Population29,029
Density50/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain95.4 in/yr
Sunny Days163/yr
Elevation1,634 ft (498 m)
Population29,029
Population Density50 / sq mi
Elevation1,634 ft (498 m)
Coordinates-8.1877°, -76.5205°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceSan Martín Department
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation95.4 inches (2,424 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tocache

Tocache is a small city in Peru (San Martín Department) with a population of 29,029. The city sits at an elevation of 1,634 feet (498 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 95.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in Tocache

Tocache has an average annual temperature of 23.1°C (74°F). The hottest month is Oct (24.9°C), the coldest is Mar (22°C). Average annual precipitation is 1064 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.6°C / 73°F 17.3° / 30.1° 102.2
Feb 22.5°C / 73°F 18° / 29.6° 115.9
Mar 22°C / 72°F 17.5° / 29° 154.9
Apr 22.3°C / 72°F 17.3° / 29.1° 81.4
May 22.6°C / 73°F 16.5° / 30.4° 71.7
Jun 22.4°C / 72°F 16° / 30.2° 49.7
Jul 22.8°C / 73°F 16.1° / 31.2° 65.6
Aug 23.9°C / 75°F 15.5° / 32.9° 31.4
Sep 24.8°C / 77°F 17.9° / 33.9° 44.6
Oct 24.9°C / 77°F 18° / 34.2° 64.3
Nov 23.7°C / 75°F 17.4° / 32.1° 114.3
Dec 22.9°C / 73°F 17.9° / 30.9° 168.7
Tocache has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 163 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 95.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,634 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average76.2°F
41% above Peru avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days163 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,634 ft (498 m)
Area582.5 sq mi (1,508.6 km²)
Population Density50/sq mi
Coordinates-8.1877°N, 76.5205°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 95.4"
151% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 10.63"
Driest Month (Jul) 4.49"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

136 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.3 on May 23, 2025.

Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 148 km
Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 148 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 34 km
Jun 12, 1995 63 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru M5.4 69 km
Apr 10, 2005 59 km ESE of Huicungo, Peru M5.3 73 km
Dec 15, 2013 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru M5.2 105 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 61 km
Jul 25, 2015 74 km NW of San Alejandro, Peru M5.2 92 km
May 8, 2017 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru M5.2 22 km
Jun 26, 2008 41 km WSW of San Alejandro, Peru M5.2 131 km
Jun 8, 2017 76 km ENE of Tocache, Peru M5.2 76 km
Jul 29, 2002 northern Peru M5.2 138 km
Mar 9, 2021 41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 109 km
Jul 26, 2017 73 km WSW of Contamana, Peru M5.1 123 km
Jul 9, 2015 27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru M5.0 128 km
Jun 26, 2008 central Peru M5.0 126 km
Jun 13, 2024 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M5.0 80 km
Jan 7, 2017 81 km SW of Contamana, Peru M4.9 114 km
Mar 28, 2024 31 km WSW of San Alejandro, Peru M4.9 137 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 10.2 in
February 76°F (25°C) 10.4 in
March 76°F (25°C) 10.2 in
April 77°F (25°C) 8.6 in
May 76°F (25°C) 6.1 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in Coldest, Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.6 in
September 76°F (25°C) 5.9 in
October 77°F (25°C) 9.1 in
November 77°F (25°C) 10.6 in Warmest, Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 10.2 in

Tocache has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 75°F in July to 77°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 95.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.6") and July the driest (4.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Tocache

Institution Type Founded Website
Escuela de Educacion Superior Tecnico Profesional PNP Santa Lucía College

Schools in Tocache

51+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 417
Institución Educativa 1237 Coprodeli Juan Pablo Ii
Institución Educativa Manuel Scorza
Alto Huallaga
Institución Educativa 0730 Virgen De Las Mercedes
Institución Educativa 0670 Jorge Basadre Grohmann
Institución Educativa No. 1
Institución Educativa No. 232
Institución Educativa No. 440
Institución Educativa No. 671
Institución Educativa No. 3
Institución Educativa Victor Andres Belaunde
Institución Educativa Alejandro Bullon Paucar
Institución Educativa Fredy Aliaga Cardenas
Institución Educativa No. 716
Institución Educativa No. 19
Institución Educativa No. 733
Institución Educativa No. 10
Institución Educativa No. 632
Institución Educativa No. 48
Institución Educativa No. 704
Institución Educativa No. 60
Institución Educativa No. 33
Institución Educativa No. 42
Institución Educativa No. 458
Institución Educativa No. 228
Institución Educativa No. 413
Institución Educativa No. 192
Institución Educativa No. 635
Institución Educativa No. 450
Institución Educativa No. 145
Institución Educativa No. 501
Institución Educativa No. 453
Institución Educativa No. 23
Institución Educativa No. 415
Institución Educativa No. 494
Institución Educativa No. 609
Institución Educativa No. 195
Institución Educativa San Ignacio De Tocache
Institución Educativa No. 711
Institución Educativa No. 172
Institución Educativa No. 732
Institución Educativa 0022 Jorge Rios Alvarado
Institución Educativa Fernando Stahl
Institución Educativa No. 412
San Juan Bautista
001 Santa Niña Maria
Institución Educativa Nazareno
Ceba - El Amauta
Institución Educativa Huellitas
Institución Educativa No. 314
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Hotels in Tocache

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel España
Residencial Rey

Restaurants in Tocache

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Las pizzas del pinche
pool place
Remigio
Restaurant Pollería "El Rosal"

Clinics in Tocache

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nuevo Bambamarca
PE #7082828156

Gas Stations in Tocache

13 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dylan
Gasocentro Willy
Gran Caimán
PE #11182623021
PE #11182657290
PE #11185121676
PE #3115746009
PE #3115746741
Petroperu
Petroperú
Petroperu
Petroperu
Primax

Stadiums & Teams in Tocache

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tocache

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palmas del Espino AirportSmall Airport
Playa AirportSmall Airport
Tocache AirportSmall Airport
Uchiza AirportUCZSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
519 m (1,703 ft)
Postal Code
22541

🇵🇪 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 Tocache

What is the population of Tocache?

Tocache has a population of 29,029 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 50 people per square mile, spread across 582.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tocache?

Tocache has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 163 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 95.4 inches.

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