Cajabamba, Peru facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cajabamba, Peru
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 Cajabamba, Peru
Location in Peru
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| Country |  Peru |
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| Region | Cajamarca | ||
| Province | Cajabamba | ||
| District | Cajabamba | ||
| Elevation | 2,654 m (8,707 ft) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) | ||
Cajabamba is a town located in Northern Peru. It is the main town of the Cajabamba Province, which is part of the Cajamarca region. This town is known for its beautiful natural surroundings and mild weather.
What is Cajabamba Like?
Cajabamba is a charming town nestled high in the mountains of Peru. It sits at an elevation of about 2,654 meters (8,707 feet) above sea level. This high altitude gives it a special climate and amazing views.
The town is the center of its province. This means it's an important place for local government and services. The current mayor, Carlos Alberto Urbina Burgos, helps lead the town.
Climate and Weather
Cajabamba has a type of weather called a subtropical highland climate. This means it has mild temperatures all year round, not too hot and not too cold.
The town experiences a dry season from June to August. During these months, there is less rain. The rest of the year usually sees more rainfall, especially from January to March.
| Climate data for Cajabamba (1991–2020) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 22.7 (72.9) |
22.1 (71.8) |
21.6 (70.9) |
22.1 (71.8) |
22.9 (73.2) |
22.9 (73.2) |
23.0 (73.4) |
23.7 (74.7) |
23.9 (75.0) |
23.5 (74.3) |
23.3 (73.9) |
22.7 (72.9) |
22.9 (73.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 11.2 (52.2) |
11.4 (52.5) |
11.4 (52.5) |
11.0 (51.8) |
10.3 (50.5) |
9.1 (48.4) |
8.4 (47.1) |
8.8 (47.8) |
10.1 (50.2) |
10.8 (51.4) |
10.5 (50.9) |
11.1 (52.0) |
10.3 (50.5) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 121.4 (4.78) |
148.9 (5.86) |
176.1 (6.93) |
103.8 (4.09) |
43.4 (1.71) |
9.2 (0.36) |
8.3 (0.33) |
7.7 (0.30) |
37.8 (1.49) |
96.0 (3.78) |
96.8 (3.81) |
142.4 (5.61) |
991.8 (39.05) |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
Images for kids
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Las cascadas de cochecorral are beautiful waterfalls near Cajabamba.
See also
In Spanish: Cajabamba (Perú) para niños
