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Yauyucán, Peru

Cajamarca Department · Peru

Yauyucán is a small town in Cajamarca Department, Peru with a population of 802. Elevation: 8,182 ft (2,494 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

802 Population 19/sq mi density
8,182 ft Elevation 2,494 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
56.7 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Yauyucán

Yauyucán

Yauyucán es una localidad peruana. Capital del distrito de Yauyucan, que conforma la Provincia de Santa Cruz (Cajamarca), ubicada en el Departamento de Cajamarca, bajo la administración del Gobierno Regional de Cajamarca, en el norte central del Perú.

People

Population802
Density19/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain56.7 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation8,182 ft (2,494 m)
Population802
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation8,182 ft (2,494 m)
Coordinates-6.6771°, -78.8187°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceCajamarca Department
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation56.7 inches (1,440 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Yauyucán

Yauyucán is a small town in Peru (Cajamarca Department) with a population of 802. The city sits at an elevation of 8,182 feet (2,494 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Yauyucán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 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 56.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,182 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above Peru avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,182 ft (2,494 m)
Area42.5 sq mi (110.2 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates-6.6771°N, 78.8187°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.7"
49% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.38"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 12, 2025.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 124 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 119 km
Oct 16, 2016 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 149 km
Jun 12, 2025 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru M5.0 129 km
Jul 14, 2002 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru M5.0 146 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 60 km
Nov 10, 1990 20 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M4.8 142 km
Apr 28, 1990 15 km NW of Sallique, Peru M4.8 141 km
Jun 27, 2007 25 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M4.7 149 km
Nov 14, 2013 13 km ENE of Cajaruro, Peru M4.7 122 km
Jan 12, 2008 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru M4.7 89 km
Jan 25, 1993 15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru M4.7 98 km
Jun 20, 1994 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru M4.6 79 km
Jul 27, 2004 26 km N of Bellavista, Peru M4.6 141 km
Jun 10, 2000 5 km N of Pátapo, Peru M4.6 91 km
Mar 16, 2008 1 km NE of Motupe, Peru M4.6 115 km
Jun 13, 2003 14 km ESE of Jayanca, Peru M4.6 102 km
Sep 10, 1999 32 km NW of Yambrasbamba, Peru M4.5 148 km
Dec 16, 1995 9 km NNE of Bellavista, Peru M4.5 123 km
Dec 1, 1998 14 km NNW of Chalamarca, Peru M4.5 46 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in
February 53°F (12°C) 4.8 in
March 54°F (12°C) 6.4 in Wettest
April 53°F (12°C) 5.1 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
June 52°F (11°C) 1.3 in Coldest
July 62°F (16°C) 1.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 52°F (11°C) 1.2 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
October 53°F (12°C) 5.0 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
December 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in

Yauyucán has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 52°F in June to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and July the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Yauyucán

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 10674
Institución Educativa No. 82907
Institución Educativa La Lucuma
Institución Educativa No. 101169
Institución Educativa No. 10708
Institución Educativa Oscar Demetrio Urraca
Institución Educativa No. 10894
Institución Educativa No. 101144
Institución Educativa No. 11107
Institución Educativa No. 10710
Institución Educativa No. 10711
Institución Educativa No. 10672
Institución Educativa Cesar A. Vallejo Mendoza
Institución Educativa Jose Gabriel Condorcanqui Noguera
Institución Educativa No. 10706
Santos Villalobos Huaman
Institución Educativa No. 101143
Institución Educativa No. 10709
Institución Educativa Francisco Bolognesi Cervantes
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Radio Stations near Yauyucán

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Stereo TV peruvian cumbia, pop music MP3 192 kbps

Farmers Markets in Yauyucán

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central
Mercado Mayorista

Clinics in Yauyucán

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Yauyucan

Banks in Yauyucán

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de la Nación

Stadiums & Teams in Yauyucán

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Airports Near Yauyucán

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias AirportCJAMedium Airport
Celendín AirportSmall Airport
Chota AirportSmall Airport
Lagunas AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
2,502 m (8,209 ft)
Postal Code
06620

🇵🇪 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 Yauyucán

What is the population of Yauyucán?

Yauyucán has a population of 802 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 42.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yauyucán?

Yauyucán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 56.7 inches.

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