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Yanacancha, Peru
Huánuco Department · Peru
Yanacancha is a small city in Huánuco Department, Peru with a population of 23,175. Elevation: 13,114 ft (3,997 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).
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About Yanacancha
Yanacancha District is one of nine districts of the province Chupaca in Peru.
People
Climate
| Population | 23,175 |
| Population Density | 58 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 13,114 ft (3,997 m) |
| Coordinates | -10.2411°, -76.6456° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Huánuco Department |
| Average Temperature | 36°F (2°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 75.4 inches (1,914 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 94.3 inches (240 cm) |
About Yanacancha
Yanacancha is a small city in Peru (Huánuco Department) with a population of 23,175. The city sits at an elevation of 13,114 feet (3,997 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 34°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 75.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Yanacancha
Yanacancha has an average annual temperature of 7.4°C (45°F). The hottest month is Oct (8.3°C), the coldest is Jul (6.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 356 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 35.5°F |
| 34% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| Sunny Days | 346 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,114 ft (3,997 m) |
| Area | 398.7 sq mi (1,032.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 58/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.2411°N, 76.6456°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 | 100 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 34°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.2 in |
Yanacancha has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 34°F in July to 45°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (0.7").
Schools in Yanacancha
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 32763 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 33430 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 34177 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 32528 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 8 De Diciembre | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 32748 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 32381 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Antacolpa | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 33422 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 32379 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Augusto Cardich Loarte | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 33265 | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Yanacancha
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal |
Airports Near Yanacancha
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini Airport | HUU | Medium Airport |
| Huánuco Viejo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ricrán Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Vicco Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Yanacancha?
Yanacancha has a population of 23,175 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 58 people per square mile, spread across 398.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Yanacancha?
Yanacancha 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 34°F in July. The area receives 346 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 75.4 inches, with 94.3 inches of snow.