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Vilcacoto, Peru
Junin · Peru
Vilcacoto is a small town in Junin, Peru with a population of 539. Elevation: 11,280 ft (3,438 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Vilcacoto
Huancayo is the capital of the Junín Region and Huancayo Province, in the central highlands of Peru, in the Mantaro Valley and is crossed by the Shullcas, Chilca and Mantaro rivers. It was founded as a reduction by the name Santísima Trinidad de Huancayo on 1 June 1572, by Don Jerónimo de Silva, a Spanish conquistador. It is the fifth largest city in Peru, with a population of over 500,000 and is among the highest cities in Peru, with an altitude of 3,256 meters above sea level. It is considered the economic and social center of central Peru.
People
Climate
| Population | 539 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 11,280 ft (3,438 m) |
| Coordinates | -12.0153°, -75.1813° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Junin |
| Average Temperature | 36°F (2°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.3 inches (1,431 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 159.1 inches (404 cm) |
About Vilcacoto
Vilcacoto is a small town in Peru (Junin) with a population of 539. The city sits at an elevation of 11,280 feet (3,438 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 36°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.3 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 35.6°F |
| 34% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,280 ft (3,438 m) |
| Area | 123.2 sq mi (319.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.0153°N, 75.1813°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 36°F (2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in |
Vilcacoto has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 35°F in January to 54°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.1") and June the driest (0.3").
Schools in Vilcacoto
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Martires 27 De Febrero | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 30219 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 30217 Cesar Vallejo Mendoza | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cayetano Heredia | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 30212 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 30215 San Martin De Porres | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Happy Baby Kids | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 30003 Pedro R. Diaz Huaman | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 30006 Ana Mayer | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 31545 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 31937 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Los Andes | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Sagrado Corazon de Jesús | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Vilcacoto
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Huancayo | peruvian cumbia, pop music | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio 1550, La Radio Joven. Huancayo. 88.9 FM. | rock, alternative | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Clasica Rock&Pop | — | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Vilcacoto
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Casa de la Memoria | ||||
| Museo Regional de Arqueología de Junín | ||||
| Warivilca |
Farmers Markets in Vilcacoto
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Año Nuevo | |||||
| Centro Comercial Nazaret | |||||
| Centro Comercial Virgen de la Candelaria | |||||
| La Moderna de Chilca | |||||
| Mercado de Pichos | |||||
| mercado de San Jeronimo | |||||
| Mercado Jorge Chávez | |||||
| Mercado La Florida | |||||
| Mercado Modelo de Chupaca | |||||
| Mercado Modelo Huancayo | |||||
| Mercado Modelo Santa Rosa - Concepción | |||||
| Mercado Pío Pata |
Theme Parks in Vilcacoto
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Vilcacoto
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Vilcacoto
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Vilcacoto
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Francisco Carle Airport | JAU | Medium Airport |
| Huancayo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Imperial Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mayor PNP Nancy Flores Paucar Airport | MZA | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Vilcacoto
37 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Arcángel | ||
| Auquimarca | ||
| Centro de Atención Primaria II Chilca | ||
| Centro de Atención Primaria III Mantaro Huancayo Cercado | ||
| Centro Médico Las Americas S.A. | ||
| Centro Médico Mega Salud | ||
| Centro Medico Mi Buen Pastor | ||
| Centro Terapeutico Integral | ||
| Chilca | ||
| Chongos Bajo | ||
| Clinica El Carmen | ||
| Clinica Obsterica | ||
| Clínica Ortega | ||
| Clinica Ortega | ||
| Clínica Universal | ||
| Ghemo Lab | ||
| Huancan | ||
| Huari | ||
| Huayucachi | ||
| Incho | ||
| Justicia Paz Y Vida | ||
| La Libertad | ||
| New Life | ||
| ONG Salud Integral Andina | ||
| Ortopedia Good Hope | ||
| Pedro Sánchez Meza - Chupaca | ||
| Pilcomayo | ||
| Policlinico Brevete Huancayo | ||
| Policlinico Del Centro | ||
| Policlínico Metropolitano Huancayo | ||
| Preventiva | ||
| Ray Sin Medicamentos ni Cirugias | ||
| Salud Y Mujer | ||
| San Agustin de Cajas | ||
| San Martin | ||
| Sapallanga | ||
| Sicaya |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Vilcacoto
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla de Uñas |
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What is the population of Vilcacoto?
Vilcacoto has a population of 539 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 123.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Vilcacoto?
Vilcacoto has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 36°F in July. The area receives 336 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 56.3 inches, with 159.1 inches of snow.