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Yangas, Peru

Lima region · Peru

Yangas is a small town in Lima region, Peru with a population of 568. Elevation: 3,002 ft (915 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

568 Population 3/sq mi density
3,002 ft Elevation 915 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
11.9 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Yangas

Yangas

Jicamarca es una localidad ubicada en el distrito de San Antonio de Chaclla, en la provincia de Huarochirí, departamento de Lima, Perú. La comunidad campesina está a un promedio de 3500 metros de altura s.n.m. y comprende 100,000 hectáreas, estando dividida en el pueblo matriz y 24 anexos. Hay una confusión muy generalizada donde se llama a los diversos anexos de esta comunidad como Jicamarca, ubicados dentro de la jurisdicción de diferentes distritos. Por ejemplo, el anexo 22 perteneciente al distrito de San Juan de Lurigancho o el anexo 8 al distrito de Lurigancho-Chosica, ambos distritos pertenecientes a la provincia de Lima. Un problema acuciante es el conflicto limítrofe que tienen los distritos de San Juan de Lurigancho y San Antonio de Chaclla por el anexo 22 de la comunidad campesina de Jicamarca.

People

Population568
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (21°C)
Rain11.9 in/yr
Sunny Days362/yr
Elevation3,002 ft (915 m)
Population568
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation3,002 ft (915 m)
Coordinates-11.6951°, -76.8469°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLima region
Average Temperature71°F (21°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation11.9 inches (303 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Yangas

Yangas is a small town in Peru (Lima region) with a population of 568. The city sits at an elevation of 3,002 feet (915 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.9 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Yangas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 11.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,002 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average70.6°F
31% above Peru avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,002 ft (915 m)
Area201.9 sq mi (522.8 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-11.6951°N, 76.8469°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.9"
69% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 1.02"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

195 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.6 on Jun 15, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 35 km
Jun 23, 2021 11 km WSW of Mala, Peru M5.9 113 km
Apr 29, 1991 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru M5.9 102 km
May 8, 2003 90 km WSW of Chilca, Peru M5.7 143 km
May 28, 2003 33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru M5.6 85 km
Jun 15, 2025 37 km WSW of Callao, Peru M5.6 84 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 35 km
Jun 21, 1995 28 km W of Chancay, Peru M5.6 76 km
Oct 1, 1996 19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru M5.6 110 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km SE of Omas, Peru M5.5 123 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 118 km
May 12, 2022 9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru M5.4 76 km
Dec 25, 1998 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru M5.4 41 km
Mar 29, 2008 14 km SSW of Callao, Peru M5.3 64 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 131 km
Jul 18, 2016 17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.2 111 km
May 17, 2018 7 km E of Mala, Peru M5.2 112 km
Mar 20, 1998 54 km W of Callao, Peru M5.2 96 km
Jun 3, 2014 20 km W of Chilca, Peru M5.2 92 km
Feb 15, 2024 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru M5.2 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis 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 72 km
1586 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 26.0 m 22 115 km
1746 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 24.0 m 5,941 51 km
1865 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 2.0 m 5 44 km
1806 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 1.0 m 53 km
1974 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 0.9 m 78 121 km
1878 CENTRAL PERU Unknown 5 38 km
1860 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 53 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in Warmest
February 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in Wettest
March 67°F (20°C) 0.8 in
April 65°F (19°C) 0.2 in
May 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in
August 58°F (15°C) 0.0 in Coldest
September 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in

Yangas has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 58°F in August to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 2.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.0") and May the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Yangas

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa 21004-3
Institución Educativa San Ignacio De Quives
Institución Educativa No. 20293
Institución Educativa Santa Rosa De Yangas
Institución Educativa 506-4
I.E. Santa Rosa de Yangas
Institución Educativa No. 20291
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Radio Stations near Yangas

61 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Oxígeno música, pop AAC 130 kbps
La Salsa Maestra afro-latin music, salsa MP3
Radio Corazón (94.3 FM Lima) baladas en español, musica romantica AAC 128 kbps
Panamericana Retro Rock 00s, 80s AAC+ 127 kbps
Radio Felicidad 88.9 AAC 128 kbps
Radio Megamix Lima cumbia peruana, reggaeton AAC 130 kbps
Boleros Inolvidables (FMLima) bolero, boleros MP3
Z Rock & Pop classic rock, pop AAC 128 kbps
Radio Románticas Inolvidables (FMLima) baladas en español, bolero MP3
Viva FM Smart español, latin pop AAC+ 64 kbps
Mambo INN Radio salsa MP3 320 kbps
Generacion Kpop kpop AAC+ 64 kbps
Panamericana Latino Refrescante 00s, latin pop AAC+ 127 kbps
Studio 92 (92.5 FM Lima) electronic music, hip hop AAC 192 kbps
Radio Amor por Cable amor, baladas MP3 128 kbps
Radio Nacional del Perú nacional, national UNKNOWN
Karibeña AAC 96 kbps
Radio la Poderosa 98.2 FM _ Lima _ Perú AAC
PBO Radio talk news MP3
FMLima adult contemporary, retro music MP3
La Ñ (FMLima) 80s rock, latin america rock MP3
Radio 1160 Peru musica variada AAC+ 128 kbps
Nuevaolera 60's, baladas en español MP3
Radio Onda Cero urban contemporary, urban music AAC 128 kbps
Radio La Zona (90.5 FM, Lima) contemporary hits, juvenil AAC 128 kbps
Rock and Pop Classics 2000s, 2010s MP3
Señal Pitara Radio MP3 128 kbps
Ovación (620 AM) deportes, soccer news AAC+ 49 kbps
Onda Cero Te Activa latin pop, música urbana AAC 125 kbps
Ovación 620 AM sports AAC+ 49 kbps
Radio Chalaca Callao merengue, salsa MP3 320 kbps
Panamericana Salsa Power classic salsa AAC+ 127 kbps
Radio Satélite (100.7 FM, Callao) music, música variada AAC+ 72 kbps
Doble Nueve - Heritage 80s, 90s AAC+ 32 kbps
Vinilo ¡Tu radio retro! 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000 oldies & retro hits 70s 80s 90s 00s AAC+ 64 kbps
Peruana Radio peruvian rock, rock peruano MP3 128 kbps
Radio Cumbia Mix corridos cumbia 70 80 varios, cumbia peruana AAC+ 127 kbps
Moderna Radio Papá news talk music MP3 192 kbps
Radio Maria Peru (OAX-4M, 580 kHz AM / OBT-4Z 97.7 MHz FM, Lima) catholic, religion AAC+ 48 kbps
Sol Frecuencia Primera Radio MP3 64 kbps
Radio del Amor baladas en español, contemporary MP3
Filarmonía (OCR-4V, 102.7 MHz FM, Lima) (IRTP) classical music, cultural programming MP3 192 kbps
RADIO MEGA MIX 96.7 FM Perú AAC 128 kbps
Doble Nueve - Millennial AAC+ 36 kbps
Doble Nueve - Live alternative indie rock, indie AAC+ 36 kbps
Radio RPP Mundial soccer AAC 128 kbps
Red Radio Integridad (RRI) online christian radio, religious AAC+ 96 kbps
RPP Mundial (Perú) soccer, sports UNKNOWN
Doble Nueve - Classic beat, blues rock AAC+ 32 kbps
StereoLima oldies AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Funky Hits disco, funk MP3
Radio Latidos 94.7 FM (Huaral) local radio AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Enmanuel Huaycán música y noticias, noticias MP3 128 kbps
RPP Mundial (Check 25/11/2022) soccer AAC 128 kbps
Mundo Beatles Radio (MP3) classic rock, indie MP3
Mundo Beatles (MP3) classic rock, indie MP3
MAX RADIO STATION variada MP3
Radio Un Hueco en el Espacio classic rock oldies AAC+ 256 kbps
Radio Frecuencia Primera música variada, talk & speech MP3 64 kbps
RPP Mundial sports UNKNOWN
Radio Matucana (102.9 FM, Lima) local radio AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Yangas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de los Colli
Museo Regional de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia Juan José Vega Tello

Libraries in Yangas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca - Museo Comunal0.0
Casa de La Cultura0.0

Farmers Markets in Yangas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Año Nuevo
APECOLI
Asociación de Comerciantes Mega Mercado Ecológico
ASPROFECH
Centro Comercial 28 de Julio
Centro comercial Echenique
Centro Comercial La Alameda
E.I. Center Domain Plaza
Gran Mercado El Pino
Inmaculada Concepcción
LA Alborada
Megacentro 3000
Mercado 10 de Octubre
Mercado 11 de Enero
Mercado 12 de Agosto
Mercado 12 de Febrero
Mercado Andrés Avelino Cáceres
Mercado Bayalasu
Mercado Cáceres
Mercado Central 1° Zona Collique
Mercado Central del Valle
Mercado Central El Progreso
Mercado Chacra Cerro
Mercado Chillón
Mercado Cooperativa de Pro
Mercado Cooperativa de Pro
Mercado Corazón de Jesús
Mercado Cruz de Mayo
Mercado Cruz de Motupe
Mercado de Lucyana
Mercado de Nicolás de Pierola
Mercado El Álamo
Mercado El Carmen
Mercado El Establo
Mercado El Establo
Mercado El Pinar
Mercado El Progreso
Mercado El Retablo
Mercado El Sol Naciente
Mercado El Trébol
Mercado Federico Villarreal
Mercado Flor de Octubre
Mercado Francisco Bolognesi
Mercado Jicamarca Anexo 22
Mercado Jorge Lingán
Mercado José Carlos Mariátegui
Mercado La Feria
Mercado Las Fresas
Mercado Mi Hacienda
Mercado Modelo Chillón
Mercado Modelo Cruz de Motupe
Mercado modelo Los Portales
Mercado Modelo Tungasuca
Mercado Modelo Valle
Mercado Monumental
Mercado Moyopampa
Mercado N° 1 de La Ensenada
Mercado Niño Jesús de Chosica
Mercado Plaza Torre Blanca
Mercado Sagrado Corazón de Jesús
Mercado San Antonio
Mercado San Pedro
Mercado Santa Ana
Mercado Santa Luzmila
Mercado Santa Rosa
Mercado Santa Rosa
Mercado Sarita Colonia
Mercado Señor de los Milagros
Mercado Señor de los Milagros
Mercado Señor de los Milagros
Mercado Señor de los Milagros
Mercado Señor de Muruhuay
Mercado Sol Naciente
Mercado Su Santidad Juan Pablo II
Mercado Tambo Inga
Mercado Tres Regiones
Mercado Tres Regiones
Mercado Unicachi Pro
Mercado V Zona Collique
Mercado Vella Rinconada
Mercado Villa Santa Cruz
Mercado Virgen de Cocharcas
Mercado Virgen del Carmen
Mercado Virgen del Carmen
Mercado Virgen del Carmen de Infantas
Minimarket La Amistad
Minimercado Trapiche
Plaza Santo Domingo de Carabayllo
Qatuna
Túpac Amaru

Gas Stations in Yangas

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Primax Cocayalta

Stadiums & Teams in Yangas

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Airports Near Yangas

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jorge Chávez International AirportLIMLarge Airport
Aeroclub Alas del MarSmall Airport
Huacho AirportSmall Airport
Las Palmas Air BaseSmall Airport
Lib Mandi Metropolitan AirportSmall Airport
San Bartolo AirportSmall 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Yangas

What is the population of Yangas?

Yangas has a population of 568 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 201.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yangas?

Yangas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 362 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.9 inches.

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