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Zapotal, Peru
Cajamarca Department · Peru
Zapotal is a small town in Cajamarca Department, Peru with a population of 687. Elevation: 1,378 ft (420 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 687 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,378 ft (420 m) |
| Coordinates | -5.3984°, -78.7048° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Cajamarca Department |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 85.9 inches (2,183 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Zapotal
Zapotal is a small town in Peru (Cajamarca Department) with a population of 687. The city sits at an elevation of 1,378 feet (420 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 85.9 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.3°F |
| 26% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,378 ft (420 m) |
| Area | 513.5 sq mi (1,329.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.3984°N, 78.7048°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 3.1 in |
Zapotal has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 67°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (2.0").
Schools in Zapotal
32 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 17711 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16496 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16909 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16948 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17964 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17680 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16911 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16915 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16508 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16883 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17409 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17683 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16917 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16639 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución educativa No. 16642 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16913 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16637 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Iegecom Montegrande La Capilla | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16656 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17690 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16675 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16866 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17552 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16181 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16055 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16355 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 16355 Miguel Grau Seminario | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16863 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 16500 Ricardo Palma Soriano | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16079 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16965 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16800 | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Zapotal
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De todos | |||||
| Mercado Principal |
Stadiums & Teams in Zapotal
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Zapotal
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Shumba Airport | JAE | Medium Airport |
| Baguá Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda El Valor Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Huancabamba Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Zapotal?
Zapotal has a population of 687 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 513.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Zapotal?
Zapotal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 336 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 85.9 inches.