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Yanacocha, Peru
Pasco · Peru
Yanacocha is a small town in Pasco, Peru with a population of 553. Elevation: 11,604 ft (3,537 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Yanacocha
Yanacocha is a gold mine in the Cajamarca region of the Northern Highlands of Peru. Considered to be the fourth largest gold mine in the world, it produced 0.97 million ounces of gold in 2014. The 251-square kilometer open pit mine is situated about 30 kilometers north of Cajamarca, in high pampa, straddling the watershed. Formerly a joint venture between Newmont Goldcorp, Compañia de Minas Buenaventura and the International Finance Corporation, as of 2022, it is 100% owned and operated by Newmont.
People
Climate
| Population | 553 |
| Population Density | 12 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 11,604 ft (3,537 m) |
| Coordinates | -10.4714°, -76.5019° |
| 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 Yanacocha
Yanacocha is a small town in Peru (Pasco) with a population of 553. The city sits at an elevation of 11,604 feet (3,537 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.
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 | 11,604 ft (3,537 m) |
| Area | 45.0 sq mi (116.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.4714°N, 76.5019°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 | 73 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 39°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| August | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 40°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.2 in |
Yanacocha has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 39°F in June to 46°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (0.6").
Schools in Yanacocha
22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Alcides Carrion | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 34122 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Javier Heraud Perez | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 34121 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 34116 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa San Juan | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Jose Maria Arguedas | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 34117 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 35004 Santo Domingo Savio | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 34155 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 34678 Señor De Los Milagros | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 34587 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 34685 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Señor De Los Milagros | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Ernesto Diez Canseco | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Especial Yanahuanca | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Jorge Chavez Dartnell | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 34118 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Bernardo Chacon Tello | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 34127 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 34330 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 34158 | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Yanacocha
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERCADO "REAL DE MINAS" | |||||
| Mercado Yanahuanca |
Hotels in Yanacocha
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Yanacocha
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Yanacocha
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Yanacocha
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Yanacocha
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Yanacocha
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 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Yanacocha
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Senor de los Milagros |
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What is the population of Yanacocha?
Yanacocha has a population of 553 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 45.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Yanacocha?
Yanacocha 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.