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Tupicocha, Peru
Lima region · Peru
Tupicocha is a small town in Lima region, Peru with a population of 724. Elevation: 10,840 ft (3,304 m). Average temperature: 89°F (31°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tupicocha
San Damian de Checa es una localidad peruana ubicada en la región Lima, provincia de Huarochiri, distrito de San Damián. Se encuentra a una altitud de 3532 m s. n. m. Tiene una población de 1145 habitantes.
People
Climate
| Population | 724 |
| Population Density | 8 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10,840 ft (3,304 m) |
| Coordinates | -12.0013°, -76.4739° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Lima region |
| Average Temperature | 89°F (31°C) |
| January Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 53.9 inches (1,370 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tupicocha
Tupicocha is a small town in Peru (Lima region) with a population of 724. The city sits at an elevation of 10,840 feet (3,304 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 89°F (31°C). Temperatures range from 84°F in January to 91°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.9 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 88.5°F |
| 64% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 344 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,840 ft (3,304 m) |
| Area | 94.8 sq mi (245.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.0013°N, 76.4739°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis 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 |
| 1586 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 26.0 m | 22 | 137 km |
| 1746 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 5,941 | 79 km |
| 1865 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 5 | 68 km |
| 1806 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 69 km |
| 1974 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 78 | 146 km |
| 1878 | CENTRAL PERU | Unknown | — | 5 | 57 km |
| 1860 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 69 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84°F (29°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in |
Tupicocha has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 50°F in August to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.6") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Tupicocha
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa 20577 Mario Vargas Llosa | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 20650 Antonio Raymondi | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20648 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 20578 Cesar A. Vallejo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20789 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 20537 Andres Avelino Caceres | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 20578 Cesar A. Vallejo | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Tupicocha
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Enmanuel Huaycán | música y noticias, noticias | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Tupicocha
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro de Interpretación Nieve Nieve | ||||
| Museo de Antioquia |
Libraries in Tupicocha
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Virtual | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tupicocha
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASPROFECH | |||||
| Centro Comercial 28 de Julio | |||||
| Centro comercial Echenique | |||||
| Centro Comercial La Alameda | |||||
| E.I. Center Domain Plaza | |||||
| Megacentro 3000 | |||||
| Mercado Andrés Avelino Cáceres | |||||
| Mercado Corazón de Jesús | |||||
| Mercado de Nicolás de Pierola | |||||
| Mercado Modelo Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Moyopampa | |||||
| Mercado Niño Jesús de Chosica | |||||
| Mercado Santa Ana | |||||
| Mercado Señor de Los Milagros | |||||
| Mercado Señor de Muruhuay | |||||
| Mercado Virgen de Cocharcas | |||||
| Mercado Virgen del Carmen |
Restaurants in Tupicocha
8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tupicocha
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tupicocha
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jorge Chávez International Airport | LIM | Large Airport |
| Aeroclub Alas del Mar | — | Small Airport |
| Las Palmas Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Lib Mandi Metropolitan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Bartolo Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tupicocha
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Pacota | |
| Iglesia Matriz de Espíritu Santo | |
| Iglesia Matriz de Tupicocha |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Tupicocha?
Tupicocha has a population of 724 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 94.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tupicocha?
Tupicocha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 89°F (31°C). Winter temperatures average 84°F in January, while summers reach an average of 91°F in July. The area receives 344 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.9 inches.