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Villa Rica, Peru
Pasco · Peru
Villa Rica is a small city in Pasco, Peru with a population of 7,448. Elevation: 4,859 ft (1,481 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Villa Rica
Villa Rica District is one of eight districts of Oxapampa Province in Pasco Department, Peru. The district has an area of 896 square kilometres (346 sq mi) and a population of 18,673 in 2017. The capital of the district is the town of Villa Rica which had a population of 11,900 in 2017. The district is the location of the Cerro de la Sal or Salt Mountain, an important gathering place for indigenous people of the region and a center of Franciscan missionary activity in the 17th and 18th centuries. The town was founded in 1928 by settlers of German and Austrian origin from the town of Pozuzo.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,448 |
| Population Density | 17 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,859 ft (1,481 m) |
| Coordinates | -10.7394°, -75.2697° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Pasco |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 64.4 inches (1,635 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Villa Rica
Villa Rica is a small city in Peru (Pasco) with a population of 7,448. The city sits at an elevation of 4,859 feet (1,481 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.9°F |
| 24% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,859 ft (1,481 m) |
| Area | 449.8 sq mi (1,165.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.7394°N, 75.2697°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 144 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 8.5 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 8.3 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 7.9 in |
Villa Rica has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 65°F in July to 69°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 64.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.7") and June the driest (2.2").
Schools in Villa Rica
26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 34567 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 34495 Virgen De Fatima | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 34232 Pedro Ruiz Gallo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Moises Hassinger Cruz | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 34416 Sagrado Corazon De Jesus | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 34233 Nuestra Señora Del Rosario | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 34619 Leopoldo Krause | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 34418 Santa Apolonia | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 34244 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 34392 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 34210 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 34284 Prudencio Quispe Carmona | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 34491 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Andrés Avelino Cáceres | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 34241 Cipriano Paredes Bermudez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 34332 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 34300 Miguel Sebastian Lopez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 34602 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 34285 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 34289 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 34331 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 34286 German Hurtado Ponce | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Raymondi | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 34130 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Playa Pampa | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 34434 | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Villa Rica
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Museo Biblioteca “Antonio Brack Egg” | ||||
| Casa Museo Schlaefli | ||||
| Museo Historico de Oxapampa | ||||
| Museo Jorge Hassinger | ||||
| Museo Vintage Años Dorados |
Libraries in Villa Rica
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa Museo Biblioteca “Antonio Brack Egg” | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Villa Rica
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de Abasto | |||||
| Mercado La Alameda | |||||
| Mercado Modelo de Villa Rica | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Santa Rosa |
Hotels in Villa Rica
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Villa Rica
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Villa Rica
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Villa Rica
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Villa Rica
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Villa Rica
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Villa Rica
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baertl Biergarten |
Stadiums & Teams in Villa Rica
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Villa Rica
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Capitán FAP Leonardo Alvariño Herr Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Iscozasin Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mayor PNP Nancy Flores Paucar Airport | MZA | Small Airport |
| Pozuzo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto Bermudez Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Villa Rica
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Villa Rica |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Villa Rica?
Villa Rica has a population of 7,448 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 449.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Villa Rica?
Villa Rica enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.4 inches.