Yanahuanca, Peru
Pasco · Peru
Yanahuanca is a small city in Pasco, Peru with a population of 11,333. Elevation: 13,832 ft (4,216 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Yanahuanca
Yanahuanca is a town in central Peru, capital of the province Daniel Alcídes Carrión in the region Pasco.
People
Climate
| Population | 11,333 |
| Population Density | 252 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 13,832 ft (4,216 m) |
| Coordinates | -10.5167°, -76.4986° |
| 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 Yanahuanca
Yanahuanca is a small city in Peru (Pasco) with a population of 11,333. The city sits at an elevation of 13,832 feet (4,216 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 Yanahuanca
Yanahuanca 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,832 ft (4,216 m) |
| Area | 45.0 sq mi (116.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 252/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.5167°S, 76.4986°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 | 68 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| August | 40°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7 in |
Yanahuanca has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 40°F in June to 46°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and June the driest (0.6").
Schools in Yanahuanca
27 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Victor Raul Espinoza Soto | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 34621 Vaqueria | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 34200 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 34203 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 34201 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 34533 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 34616 Gaparina | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 34123 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Victor Raul Haya De La Torre | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Daniel Alcides Carrion | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Chipipata | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 34120 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 34119 Sagrado Corazon De Jesus | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Alberto Pumayalla Diaz | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 34124 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 34157 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 34156 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 34162 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 34165 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 34128 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 34169 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 34182 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Manuel Gonzales Prada | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Rabi | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 34126 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 34035 Llicllao | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 34411 | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Yanahuanca
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERCADO "REAL DE MINAS" | |||||
| Mercado Yanahuanca |
Stadiums & Teams in Yanahuanca
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Yanahuanca
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 |
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Public Holidays in Peru
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What is the population of Yanahuanca?
Yanahuanca has a population of 11,333 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 252 people per square mile, spread across 45.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Yanahuanca?
Yanahuanca 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. Annual rainfall totals 47.6 inches, with 24.9 inches of snow.
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