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Yauya, Peru
Ancash · Peru
Yauya is a small city in Ancash, Peru with a population of 9,092. Elevation: 10,075 ft (3,071 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Yauya
Uchusquillo es una localidad rural, con rango político administrativo de Centro Poblado Menor, con gobierno sublocal ejercido legalmente por un alcalde y cinco regidores, elegidos en el ámbito comunal. Pero antes de ser Centro Poblado, Uchusquillo ha sido y es Comunidad Campesina dentro del marco jurídico de la Ley 24656, Ley General de Comunidades Campesinas, y como en otras partes del Perú, las decisiones locales se determina en esta instancia.
Pertenece al distrito de San Luis, cuya capital homónima lo es también de la provincia de Carlos Fermín Fitzcarrald, Ancash, Perú. Ver ubicación de Uchusquillo
People
Climate
| Population | 9,092 |
| Population Density | 102 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10,075 ft (3,071 m) |
| Coordinates | -8.9914°, -77.2915° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Ancash |
| Average Temperature | 45°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.1 inches (1,094 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.1 inches (18 cm) |
About Yauya
Yauya is a small city in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 9,092. The city sits at an elevation of 10,075 feet (3,071 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,075 ft (3,071 m) |
| Area | 89.0 sq mi (230.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 102/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.9914°N, 77.2915°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 51 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in |
Yauya has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 43°F in January to 57°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and June the driest (0.4").
Colleges & Universities in Yauya
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| CETPRO Pomabamba | College | - | , |
| Instituto de Enfermería Valtellina | University | - | , |
| Instituto Educación Superior Pedagógico Privado Don Bosco | College | - | Visit → |
Schools in Yauya
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Miguel Arcangel | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 86881 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 86456 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 86378 Santa Rosa | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 86458 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 84159 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 86826 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 86379 Señor De Pomallucay | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Jose Maria Arguedas | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 84129 Cesar Vallejo | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 84153 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 84152 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 86883 Rosas Grande | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 87002 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 84158 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 84132 San Diego | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 84264 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 84131 San Miguel | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 86903 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 86907 Manyanyacu | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Yauya
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de Chacas |
Farmers Markets in Yauya
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado Convento |
Clinics in Yauya
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Yauya
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Yauya
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani Airport | ATA | Medium Airport |
| Caraz Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Urpay Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Yauya
What is the population of Yauya?
Yauya has a population of 9,092 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 102 people per square mile, spread across 89.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Yauya?
Yauya has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.1 inches, with 7.1 inches of snow.