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Yanacancha, Peru
Junin · Peru
Yanacancha is a small town in Junin, Peru with a population of 586. Elevation: 12,536 ft (3,821 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 586 |
| Population Density | 51 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 12,536 ft (3,821 m) |
| Coordinates | -12.2011°, -75.3865° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Junin |
| Average Temperature | 40°F (4°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 67.4 inches (1,711 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 51.7 inches (131 cm) |
About Yanacancha
Yanacancha is a small town in Peru (Junin) with a population of 586. The city sits at an elevation of 12,536 feet (3,821 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 39°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 39.9°F |
| 26% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 362 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,536 ft (3,821 m) |
| Area | 11.5 sq mi (29.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 51/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.2011°N, 75.3865°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 4.5 in |
Yanacancha has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 39°F in January to 47°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.9") and June the driest (0.3").
Schools in Yanacancha
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 30123 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 30122 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Antonio Raymondi | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 31243 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 31313 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 30121 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Achipampa | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cahuide | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 30098 Jose Antonio Encinas | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Yanacancha
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 Yanacancha
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Casa de la Memoria | ||||
| Museo Regional de Arqueología de Junín | ||||
| Warivilca |
Farmers Markets in Yanacancha
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Año Nuevo | |||||
| Centro Comercial Nazaret | |||||
| Centro Comercial Virgen de la Candelaria | |||||
| La Moderna de Chilca | |||||
| Mercado Jorge Chávez | |||||
| Mercado La Florida | |||||
| Mercado Modelo de Chupaca | |||||
| Mercado Modelo Huancayo | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Moya | |||||
| Mercado Pío Pata |
Stadiums & Teams in Yanacancha
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Yanacancha
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Francisco Carle Airport | JAU | Medium Airport |
| Huancayo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Imperial Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Yanacancha
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 |
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Public Holidays in Peru
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What is the population of Yanacancha?
Yanacancha has a population of 586 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 51 people per square mile, spread across 11.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Yanacancha?
Yanacancha has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 39°F in July. The area receives 362 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 67.4 inches, with 51.7 inches of snow.