Yanas, Peru

Ancash · Peru

Yanas is a small town in Ancash, Peru with a population of 653. Elevation: 11,086 ft (3,379 m). Average temperature: 34°F (1°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

653 Population 15/sq mi density
11,086 ft Elevation 3,379 meters
34°F Avg Temperature 1°C
52.1 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population653
Density15/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp34°F (1°C)
Rain52.1 in/yr
Elevation11,086 ft (3,379 m)
Population653
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation11,086 ft (3,379 m)
Coordinates-9.1592°, -76.7981°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAncash
Average Temperature34°F (1°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average33°F (0°C)
Annual Precipitation52.1 inches (1,323 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.5 inches (11 cm)

About Yanas

Yanas is a small town in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 653. The city sits at an elevation of 11,086 feet (3,379 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 34°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 33°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Yanas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 33°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 11,086 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 33°F Jul (0°C)
Annual Average34.2°F
37% below Peru avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average33°F (0°C)

Geography

Elevation11,086 ft (3,379 m)
Area43.3 sq mi (112.0 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates9.1592°S, 76.7981°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.1"
37% above Peru avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.51"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

102 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.3 on May 23, 2025.

Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 109 km
Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 113 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 90 km
Jun 12, 1995 63 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru M5.4 136 km
Jul 25, 2015 74 km NW of San Alejandro, Peru M5.2 148 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 61 km
May 8, 2017 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru M5.2 124 km
Jun 26, 2008 41 km WSW of San Alejandro, Peru M5.2 136 km
Mar 9, 2021 41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 103 km
Jan 8, 2003 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 140 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 97 km
Jun 13, 2024 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M5.0 99 km
Jun 26, 2008 central Peru M5.0 132 km
Jul 9, 2015 27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru M5.0 106 km
Mar 28, 2024 31 km WSW of San Alejandro, Peru M4.9 146 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 127 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 79 km
Jan 6, 2002 25 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 97 km
Aug 7, 2012 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 69 km
Aug 25, 2002 33 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M4.8 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 94 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 4.1 in
February 53°F (12°C) 4.9 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.5 in Wettest
April 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.6 in
June 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in Driest
July 33°F (0°C) 0.8 in Coldest
August 52°F (11°C) 1.1 in
September 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in Warmest
December 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in

Yanas has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 33°F in July to 54°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Yanas

6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 32435 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 86358 - - - -
Institución Educativa Manuel Scorza Torres - - - -
Institución Educativa 86951-1 - - - -
Institución Educativa Cni San Francisco De Catas - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 32438 - - - -
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Airports Near Yanas

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini AirportHUUMedium Airport
Playa Airport-Small Airport
Uchiza AirportUCZSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima

🇵🇪 About Peru

Capital Lima
Population 31,989,256
Area 1,285,220 km²
GDP (USD) $266,958,720,838
GDP per capita $7,888
HDI 0.762
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 79.5%
Urban population 84.8%
Currency PEN (Sol)
Languages Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Calling code +51
TLD .pe
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Peru

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Apr 2 Holy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo Santo
May 1 International Workers' Day Día del Trabajo
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Día de San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 28 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Jul 29 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Aug 30 Santa Rosa de Lima Día de Santa Rosa de Lima
Oct 8 Battle of Angamos Combate de Angamos
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de Todos los Santos
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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What is the population of Yanas?

Yanas has a population of 653 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 43.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yanas?

Yanas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 33°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 52.1 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.

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