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Yungay, Peru

Ancash · Peru

Yungay is a small city in Ancash, Peru with a population of 5,269. Elevation: 8,271 ft (2,521 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

5,269 Population 44/sq mi density
8,271 ft Elevation 2,521 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
43.1 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Yungay

Yungay

Yungay, also known as Yungay Nuevo, is a town in the Ancash Region in north central Peru, South America.

People

Population5,269
Density44/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation8,271 ft (2,521 m)
Population5,269
Population Density44 / sq mi
Elevation8,271 ft (2,521 m)
Coordinates-9.1383°, -77.7436°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAncash
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation43.1 inches (1,094 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.1 inches (18 cm)

About Yungay

Yungay is a small city in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 5,269. The city sits at an elevation of 8,271 feet (2,521 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.

Climate in Yungay

Yungay has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 691 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 95.7
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 127.4
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 119.2
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 84.4
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 23.6
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 1.6
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.1
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 3.2
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 25.5
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 68.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 60.3
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 82.1
Yungay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 43.1 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,271 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below Peru avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,271 ft (2,521 m)
Area118.7 sq mi (307.5 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates-9.1383°N, 77.7436°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above Peru avg
Snowfall 7.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

81 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 13, 2025.

May 12, 1992 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.7 118 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 38 km
Dec 14, 1990 70 km WSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.6 149 km
Mar 30, 2013 68 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.4 149 km
Nov 5, 1998 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.3 148 km
Jan 28, 2017 55 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.3 140 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 149 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 118 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 108 km
Jan 15, 2019 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.2 146 km
Dec 14, 1993 53 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.1 141 km
Mar 21, 2015 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 110 km
Oct 19, 1992 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.1 99 km
Nov 22, 1990 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru M5.1 146 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 19 km
Feb 19, 2024 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 109 km
Aug 13, 2025 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.0 137 km
Mar 28, 2015 44 km SSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.0 115 km
Jul 23, 1997 33 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 121 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis 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 19 km
1970 N. PERU Earthquake 0.5 m 66,794 116 km
1678 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in Warmest
March 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in Wettest
April 55°F (13°C) 1.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in
June 53°F (12°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 45°F (7°C) 0.1 in
August 53°F (12°C) 0.2 in
September 54°F (12°C) 0.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in
November 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in
December 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in

Yungay has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 43°F in January to 55°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.8") and June the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Yungay

35 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 86652
Institución Educativa 86751 San Pedro
Institución Educativa No. 86750
Institución Educativa No. 86659
Institución Educativa 86749 Cancharrumi
Institución Educativa No. 86754
Institución educativa No. 86657
Institución Educativa No. 86618
Institución Educativa No. 86969
Institución Educativa 86751 San Pedro
Institución Educativa No. 86649
Institución Educativa No. 86850
Institución Educativa No. 86647
Institución Educativa No. 86756
Institución Educativa 88027 Señor De Pumallucay
Institución Educativa No. 86619
Institución Educativa 86026 Santa Inés
Institución Educativa 86648 Santo Domingo De Guzman
Institución Educativa No. 86785
Academia Promedio 21
Institución Educativa 86625 Angelica Harada Vasquez
Institución Educativa No. 86651
Institución Educativa 86617 Republica De Mexico
Institución Educativa No. 86624
Institución Educativa 86623 Cesar Vallejo
Institución Educativa No. 86658
Institución educativa No. 86622
Colegio Cesar Vallejo
Institución Educativa Santa Teresita Del Niño Jesus
Institución Educativa San Viator
Institución Educativa 86626 Leocadio Donato Leon Mendoza
Institución Educativa 88381 Ignacio Amadeo Ramos Olivera
Ignacio A. Ramos Olivera- Yungay
Institución Educativa Gran Huascaran
Institución Educativa No. 86970
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Museums in Yungay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Arqueológico Ichik Nuna - Caraz
Museo de Sitio Augusto Soriano Infante
Museo Municipal Hernán Osorio Herrera

Libraries in Yungay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Augusto Alba Herrera0.0

Farmers Markets in Yungay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Centro comercial y de abastos
Centro Comercial Y De Abastos
Gran Mercado de Productores "San Gabino"
Mercado Campo Ferial de Caraz
Mercado Central de Caraz
Mercado de Flores - Caraz
Mercado La Explanada de Caraz
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Río Llullán

Hotels in Yungay

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cordillera Blanca Lodge
Hotel Biergarten
Hotel Pollería El Progreso
Hotel Salgado
Rima Rima

Restaurants in Yungay

22 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

4AlpaMayo
Chicken El Sabroso
Chifa Liam
Chifa Top Sabor
Christie's Chicken
Cordillera Blanca Lodge - Guest's Restaurant
El Granero
Hospedaje y recreo Tullpa Rumy
La Sazón de mi Abuela
Los Naranjales
Parrillas One Piece
Pilar Restaurante Café
Pollería Virgen de Lourdes
Puka Toro
Recreo campestre pan de azucar
Recreo CampestreTullparaju
Recreo El Granero
Recreo Los Alisos
Recreo Turístico Briter
Restaurante Llanganuco
Restaurante Turístico Alpamayo
Tío Blas

Cafes in Yungay

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Pilar
Restaurante - Café

Monuments in Yungay

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Campo Santo Yungay
Los Arcos

Clinics in Yungay

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Policlínico

Bus Stations in Yungay

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Collectivo to Laguna Llancanuca 25 soles/person
Minibus station

Gas Stations in Yungay

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación de servicio Yungay
Grifo Pecsa
Grifo Repsol
Petro Palmira
Primax E.S. Marelvi

Banks in Yungay

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de la Nación
BCP
Mibanco

Breweries in Yungay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Ucuchá Cerveza Artesanal

Stadiums & Teams in Yungay

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Yungay

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani AirportATAMedium Airport
Caraz AirportSmall Airport
Casma AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Yungay

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Tullpa
Iglesia Santo Domingo

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
2,458 m (8,065 ft)

🇵🇪 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 Yungay

What is the population of Yungay?

Yungay has a population of 5,269 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 44 people per square mile, spread across 118.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yungay?

Yungay 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.

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