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Vicas, Peru
Lima region · Peru
Vicas is a small town in Lima region, Peru with a population of 515. Elevation: 8,727 ft (2,660 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Vicas
San Pedro de Casta es una localidad peruana, capital del distrito de San Pedro de Casta ubicada en la provincia de Huarochiri en el departamento de Lima. Se encuentra a una altitud de 3211 m s. n. m. Tiene una población de 938 hab. en 1993.
People
Climate
| Population | 515 |
| Population Density | 9 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,727 ft (2,660 m) |
| Coordinates | -11.7117°, -76.6018° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Lima region |
| Average Temperature | 36°F (2°C) |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 58.7 inches (1,491 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 273.9 inches (696 cm) |
About Vicas
Vicas is a small town in Peru (Lima region) with a population of 515. The city sits at an elevation of 8,727 feet (2,660 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 37°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 35.9°F |
| 34% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 344 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,727 ft (2,660 m) |
| Area | 54.5 sq mi (141.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.7117°N, 76.6018°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 | 65 km |
| 1586 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 26.0 m | 22 | 136 km |
| 1746 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 5,941 | 72 km |
| 1865 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 5 | 63 km |
| 1806 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 69 km |
| 1974 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 78 | 143 km |
| 1878 | CENTRAL PERU | Unknown | — | 5 | 54 km |
| 1860 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 69 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 37°F (3°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 43°F (6°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in |
Vicas has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 33°F in January to 49°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Vicas
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa 20632 Nadine Heredia Alarcon | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Vicas
59 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Oxígeno | música, pop | AAC 130 kbps | |
| La Salsa Maestra | afro-latin music, salsa | MP3 | |
| Radio Corazón (94.3 FM Lima) | baladas en español, musica romantica | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Megamix Lima | cumbia peruana, reggaeton | AAC 130 kbps | |
| Panamericana Retro Rock | 00s, 80s | AAC+ 127 kbps | |
| Radio Felicidad 88.9 | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Boleros Inolvidables (FMLima) | bolero, boleros | MP3 | |
| Z Rock & Pop | classic rock, pop | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Románticas Inolvidables (FMLima) | baladas en español, bolero | MP3 | |
| Viva FM Smart | español, latin pop | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Mambo INN Radio | salsa | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Generacion Kpop | kpop | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Panamericana Latino Refrescante | 00s, latin pop | AAC+ 127 kbps | |
| Radio Amor por Cable | amor, baladas | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Studio 92 (92.5 FM Lima) | electronic music, hip hop | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Karibeña | — | AAC 96 kbps | |
| Radio Nacional del Perú | nacional, national | UNKNOWN | |
| Radio la Poderosa 98.2 FM _ Lima _ Perú | — | AAC | |
| Nuevaolera | 60's, baladas en español | MP3 | |
| Radio Onda Cero | urban contemporary, urban music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio 1160 Peru | musica variada | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| PBO Radio | talk news | MP3 | |
| FMLima | adult contemporary, retro music | MP3 | |
| La Ñ (FMLima) | 80s rock, latin america rock | MP3 | |
| Ovación 620 AM | sports | AAC+ 49 kbps | |
| Doble Nueve - Heritage | 80s, 90s | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Radio La Zona (90.5 FM, Lima) | contemporary hits, juvenil | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Rock and Pop Classics | 2000s, 2010s | MP3 | |
| Onda Cero Te Activa | latin pop, música urbana | AAC 125 kbps | |
| Señal Pitara Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Panamericana Salsa Power | classic salsa | AAC+ 127 kbps | |
| Ovación (620 AM) | deportes, soccer news | AAC+ 49 kbps | |
| RADIO MEGA MIX 96.7 FM Perú | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Maria Peru (OAX-4M, 580 kHz AM / OBT-4Z 97.7 MHz FM, Lima) | catholic, religion | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Sol Frecuencia Primera Radio | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Cumbia Mix | corridos cumbia 70 80 varios, cumbia peruana | AAC+ 127 kbps | |
| Filarmonía (OCR-4V, 102.7 MHz FM, Lima) (IRTP) | classical music, cultural programming | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Moderna Radio Papá | news talk music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Doble Nueve - Millennial | — | AAC+ 36 kbps | |
| Vinilo ¡Tu radio retro! 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000 | oldies & retro hits 70s 80s 90s 00s | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Peruana Radio | peruvian rock, rock peruano | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio del Amor | baladas en español, contemporary | MP3 | |
| StereoLima | oldies | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| RPP Mundial (Perú) | soccer, sports | UNKNOWN | |
| Doble Nueve - Classic | beat, blues rock | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Doble Nueve - Live | alternative indie rock, indie | AAC+ 36 kbps | |
| Red Radio Integridad (RRI) | online christian radio, religious | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Radio Funky Hits | disco, funk | MP3 | |
| Radio RPP Mundial | soccer | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Un Hueco en el Espacio | classic rock oldies | AAC+ 256 kbps | |
| Mundo Beatles (MP3) | classic rock, indie | MP3 | |
| Radio Frecuencia Primera | música variada, talk & speech | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Latidos 94.7 FM (Huaral) | local radio | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| RPP Mundial (Check 25/11/2022) | soccer | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Mundo Beatles Radio (MP3) | classic rock, indie | MP3 | |
| MAX RADIO STATION | variada | MP3 | |
| Radio Matucana (102.9 FM, Lima) | local radio | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| RPP Mundial | sports | UNKNOWN | |
| Radio Enmanuel Huaycán | música y noticias, noticias | MP3 128 kbps |
Libraries in Vicas
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca - Museo Comunal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Virtual | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Vicas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASPROFECH | |||||
| Centro Comercial 28 de Julio | |||||
| Centro comercial Echenique | |||||
| Centro Comercial La Alameda | |||||
| E.I. Center Domain Plaza | |||||
| Inmaculada Concepcción | |||||
| Megacentro 3000 | |||||
| Mercado Andrés Avelino Cáceres | |||||
| Mercado Corazón de Jesús | |||||
| Mercado de Nicolás de Pierola | |||||
| Mercado Moyopampa | |||||
| Mercado Niño Jesús de Chosica | |||||
| Mercado Santa Ana | |||||
| Mercado Señor de Muruhuay | |||||
| Mercado Virgen de Cocharcas | |||||
| Mercado Virgen del Carmen |
Stadiums & Teams in Vicas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Vicas
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 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Vicas
What is the population of Vicas?
Vicas has a population of 515 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 54.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Vicas?
Vicas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 37°F in July. The area receives 344 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 58.7 inches, with 273.9 inches of snow.