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Tocmoche, Peru

Cajamarca Department · Peru

Tocmoche is a small town in Cajamarca Department, Peru with a population of 219. Elevation: 4,193 ft (1,278 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

219 Population 1/sq mi density
4,193 ft Elevation 1,278 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
61.5 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population219
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain61.5 in/yr
Sunny Days354/yr
Elevation4,193 ft (1,278 m)
Population219
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation4,193 ft (1,278 m)
Coordinates-6.4125°, -79.3619°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceCajamarca Department
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation61.5 inches (1,563 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tocmoche

Tocmoche is a small town in Peru (Cajamarca Department) with a population of 219. The city sits at an elevation of 4,193 feet (1,278 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Tocmoche has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 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 61.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,193 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average72.4°F
34% above Peru avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,193 ft (1,278 m)
Area325.1 sq mi (842.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-6.4125°N, 79.3619°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.5"
62% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.38"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

69 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 12, 2025.

Feb 24, 2007 63 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M6.3 141 km
Aug 17, 2010 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru M5.2 141 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 132 km
Jun 12, 2025 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru M5.0 63 km
Jul 14, 2002 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru M5.0 131 km
Oct 16, 2016 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 107 km
Jul 21, 2021 7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru M4.9 140 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 16 km
Nov 10, 1990 20 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M4.8 99 km
Apr 28, 1990 15 km NW of Sallique, Peru M4.8 96 km
Oct 11, 2000 60 km NW of Mórrope, Peru M4.7 123 km
Dec 14, 1996 26 km WSW of Canchaque, Peru M4.7 116 km
Jan 25, 1993 15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru M4.7 45 km
Nov 14, 2013 13 km ENE of Cajaruro, Peru M4.7 141 km
Jan 12, 2008 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru M4.7 69 km
Jun 27, 2007 25 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M4.7 103 km
Jun 27, 2011 77 km W of Mórrope, Peru M4.7 149 km
Jun 10, 2000 5 km N of Pátapo, Peru M4.6 43 km
Jul 27, 2004 26 km N of Bellavista, Peru M4.6 135 km
Jun 13, 2003 14 km ESE of Jayanca, Peru M4.6 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 1.7 in Warmest
February 71°F (22°C) 2.9 in
March 71°F (22°C) 6.4 in Wettest
April 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
July 71°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in Coldest
September 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in

Tocmoche has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 65°F in August to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Tocmoche

18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 10760
Institución Educativa No. 821580
Institución Educativa Cegecom Puquiopampa
Institución Educativa No. 10756
Institución Educativa No. 11248
Institución Educativa No. 101085
Institución Educativa No. 101066
Institución Educativa Cesar Vallejo
Institución Educativa No. 10599
Institución Educativa No. 11247
Institución Educativa No. 101017
Institución Educativa San Francisco De Asis
Institución Educativa No. 10579
Institución Educativa No. 10580
Institución Educativa No. 10600
Institución Educativa No. 101067
Institución Educativa No. 10382
Institución Educativa No. 101177
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Radio Stations near Tocmoche

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Zona 5 93.3 cumbia, pop en español AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Tocmoche

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro Convenciones Hacienda

Clinics in Tocmoche

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tocmoche

Stadiums & Teams in Tocmoche

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Airports Near Tocmoche

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Capitán FAP José A. Quiñones González International AirportCIXLarge Airport
Chota AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda El Valor AirportSmall Airport
Lagunas AirportSmall Airport
Luya 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 Tocmoche

What is the population of Tocmoche?

Tocmoche has a population of 219 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 325.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tocmoche?

Tocmoche has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 61.5 inches.

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