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Yanacancha, Peru
Pasco · Peru
Yanacancha is a small city in Pasco, Peru with a population of 24,105. Elevation: 14,265 ft (4,348 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
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About Yanacancha
Yanacancha District is one of thirteen districts of the province Pasco in Peru.
People
Climate
| Population | 24,105 |
| Population Density | 242 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 14,265 ft (4,348 m) |
| Coordinates | -10.6659°, -76.2553° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Pasco |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.6 inches (1,209 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 24.9 inches (63 cm) |
About Yanacancha
Yanacancha is a small city in Peru (Pasco) with a population of 24,105. The city sits at an elevation of 14,265 feet (4,348 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Yanacancha
Yanacancha has an average annual temperature of 7.7°C (46°F). The hottest month is Oct (8.4°C), the coldest is Jul (6.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 271 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 14,265 ft (4,348 m) |
| Area | 99.5 sq mi (257.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 242/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.6659°N, 76.2553°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 | 60 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 42°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| August | 42°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 5.2 in |
Yanacancha has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 42°F in June to 46°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.4") and June the driest (0.7").
Schools in Yanacancha
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 34305 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Little Geniuses | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 31775 Almirante Grau | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Pitagoras | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 35756 Columna Pasco | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 34052 Jose Antonio Encinas Franco | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Maria Parado De Bellido | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Francisco Bolognesi | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Trueno Rivera | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Alfred Nobel | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Columna Pasco | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Yanacancha
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERCADO "REAL DE MINAS" |
Hotels in Yanacancha
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Yanacancha
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Yanacancha
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Yanacancha
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Yanacancha
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Yanacancha
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Huánuco Viejo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pozuzo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ricrán Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Vicco Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Yanacancha
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Matriz |
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 24,105 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 242 people per square mile, spread across 99.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Yanacancha?
Yanacancha has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.6 inches, with 24.9 inches of snow.