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Urubamba, Peru
Cuzco Department · Peru
Urubamba is a small city in Cuzco Department, Peru with a population of 7,540. Elevation: 9,432 ft (2,875 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Urubamba
Urubamba is a small town in Peru, located near the Urubamba River under the snow-capped mountain Chicón. It is the capital of the district of the same name. Located one hour from Cusco, Urubamba is the largest town in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. It is also located near a number of significant ruins of the Inca Empire, including Machu Picchu. The sparse remains of the Inca palace, Quispiguanca, are within the town. Tourists often come through the town on their way to visit these sites.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,540 |
| Population Density | 108 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 9,432 ft (2,875 m) |
| Coordinates | -13.3047°, -72.1158° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Cuzco Department |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.7 inches (1,009 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.1 inches (3 cm) |
About Urubamba
Urubamba is a small city in Peru (Cuzco Department) with a population of 7,540. The city sits at an elevation of 9,432 feet (2,875 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Urubamba
Urubamba has an average annual temperature of 13.1°C (56°F). The hottest month is Nov (14.8°C), the coldest is Jul (10.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 727 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,432 ft (2,875 m) |
| Area | 69.6 sq mi (180.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 108/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.3047°N, 72.1158°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (127 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 127 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 4.6 in |
Urubamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 43°F in June to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.0") and June the driest (0.3").
Schools in Urubamba
39 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Privada Nazarenos | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Arco Iris | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Los Andes School | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Ces 50575 La Salle | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Intercultural Sol y Luna | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Union De Nuevos Inteligentes | - | - | - | - |
| IES Técnico Agropecuario | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Niños Del Arco Iris | - | - | - | - |
| Sol y Luna | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 185 La Merced | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 50575 Aplicacion | - | - | - | - |
| Los Andes | - | - | - | - |
| I.E. Ayni | - | - | - | - |
| I.E. No. 50574 San Martin de Porres | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Arco Iris | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa General Ollanta | - | - | - | - |
| IEN 501224 | - | - | - | - |
| Pronoei Chaqhuar | - | - | - | - |
| IES Técnico Agropecuario | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Ayni | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Integrando | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 50595 | - | - | - | - |
| Academia Pre Universitaria Alexander Graham Bell | - | - | - | - |
| Niño de Praga Urubamba | - | - | - | - |
| El Arte Sano | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 50576 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 501224 Nuestra Señora De Guadalupe | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Apu Torrechayoc | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Divino Maestro | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 501352 | - | - | - | - |
| Divino Maestro ( C.E. Particular Primario ) | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Valle Sagrado | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Mision America Cristiana Bilingue | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 50598 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Sagrado Corazon De Jesus | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 50721 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 51031 Santa Rosa De Lima | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 50572 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 50595 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Urubamba
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Salkantay | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| JVM la Estación (Cusco) | baladas | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RAM Cusco | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Antena 5 Cusco 1600 AM (más que una Radio !) | clasicos, cultural | MP3 | |
| JVM la Estación | baladas | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Urubamba
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alqa Museo de Arte Popular Andino | ||||
| Choco Museo | ||||
| Choco museum | ||||
| Convento de San Francisco de Asís | ||||
| Coricancha | ||||
| Hilario Mendivil Museum | ||||
| Inca Museum | ||||
| Inca Wasi Casa Museo | ||||
| Inkariy Museum | ||||
| Machu Picchu Museum | ||||
| Museo Amano | ||||
| Museo de Arte Popular | ||||
| Museo de la Catedral del Cusco | ||||
| Museo de la Chicha Yola | ||||
| Museo de la Coca | ||||
| Museo de las Plantas Sagradas | ||||
| Museo de Piedras Cusco Rumi Llaqta | ||||
| Museo de Qespiwanka | ||||
| Museo de Santa Catalina | ||||
| Museo de Sitio | ||||
| Museo de Sitio Qorikancha | ||||
| Museo del Convento de la Merced | ||||
| Museo del Convento de San Francisco | ||||
| Museo El Quijote | ||||
| Museo Histórico Regional | ||||
| Museo Maximo Laura | ||||
| Museo Municipal de Arte Contemporaneo | ||||
| Museo Quechua | ||||
| Museo Viviente del Ande | ||||
| Museum of Precolumbian Art | ||||
| Museum of Religious Art | ||||
| Natural History Museum | ||||
| Yucay Museum |
Libraries in Urubamba
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Urubamba | 0.0 | |||||
| Facultad de Ingenieria Geologica | 0.0 | |||||
| Ludic Wasi games | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Urubamba
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfalfa Market | |||||
| Asociacion de Comerciantes Las Poderosas del Altiplano | |||||
| Ccascaparo's Market | |||||
| Ccascaparo's Market | |||||
| Centro Artesanal de Cuzco | |||||
| Centro Comercial América | |||||
| Centro Comercial El Molino I | |||||
| Chinchero Market | |||||
| Cloth market | |||||
| Cloth market | |||||
| Feria Piuraypampa | |||||
| Mercadillo Túpac Amaru | |||||
| Mercadillo Túpac Amaru | |||||
| Mercado Artesanal | |||||
| Mercado Artesanal Qoricancha Nº 22 | |||||
| Mercado Artesanal Qoricancha Nº 22 | |||||
| Mercado de Frutas | |||||
| Mercado de Huancaro | |||||
| Mercado de Huayllabamba | |||||
| Mercado de Huayllabamba | |||||
| Mercado de Productores Agroecologicos Lares | |||||
| Mercado de Productores de Urubamba | |||||
| Mercado de Productores San José de Urco | |||||
| Mercado de Rosaspata | |||||
| Mercado de San Blas | |||||
| Mercado El Molino II | |||||
| Mercado Modelo | |||||
| Mercado modelo de San Sebastian | |||||
| Mercado Molino I | |||||
| Mercado Molino II | |||||
| Mercado Molinoolino | |||||
| Mercado Ollantaytambo | |||||
| Mercado Tankarniyoc | |||||
| Mercado Tica Tica | |||||
| Mercado Vinocanchón | |||||
| Mercado Wanchaq | |||||
| Mercado zonal de Zarzuela | |||||
| Plaza Manya Raqui Graft Market | |||||
| San Pedro Market | |||||
| Tito | |||||
| Tito | |||||
| Urubamba Market | |||||
| Urubamba Old Market |
Hotels in Urubamba
64 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Urubamba
141 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Urubamba
24 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Urubamba
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Urubamba
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Urubamba
11 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Urubamba
6 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Urubamba
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Urubamba
5 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Urubamba
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Urubamba
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Urubamba
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Urubamba
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Urubamba
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerveza Allpa | ||||
| Cerveza Allpa | ||||
| El Conejo Bar | ||||
| El Conejo Bar |
Stadiums & Teams in Urubamba
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Urubamba
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport | CUZ | Large Airport |
| Patria Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tamburco Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Urubamba
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Marvisur Urubamba | |
| Olva Courier | |
| Palomino Cargo | |
| Serpost | |
| Shalom |
Treatment Centers in Urubamba
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de rehabilitación de menores |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Urubamba
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Quinsacucho | |
| Iglesia Santísima Trinidad Pilliray | |
| Old Tarabamba Chapel | |
| San Pedro Apóstol | |
| Señor de Torrechayoc |
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What is the population of Urubamba?
Urubamba has a population of 7,540 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 108 people per square mile, spread across 69.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Urubamba?
Urubamba has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 348 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.7 inches, with 1.1 inches of snow.