Carhuaz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Carhuaz
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 Carhuaz
Location in Peru
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| Country |  Peru |
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| Region | Ancash Region | ||
| Province | Carhuaz Province | ||
Carhuaz is a cool town in Peru. It's the main city of the Carhuaz Province. You can find it in the Ancash Region, right in the heart of the Carhuaz District.
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Where is Carhuaz?
Carhuaz is about 34 km (21 miles) from Huaraz. It sits high up at 2,688 meters (8,819 feet) above sea level. The weather is usually nice, with temperatures around 12 to 14 degrees Celsius (54 to 57 degrees Fahrenheit).
Close to Carhuaz, you can find the warm hot springs of Monterrey. There's also an airport nearby in Anta.
A Look at Carhuaz's Past
Carhuaz became an official town on December 14, 1934. Its history is similar to other towns in the Callejón de Huaylas valley.
The name "Carhuaz" comes from the word qarwash. This word means "yellow." It refers to the bright yellow flowers of the retama plant (broom flowers). These flowers cover the hills around the town.
From the main square in Carhuaz, you can see the amazing snow-capped mountain Wallqan. It's a huge mountain, standing at 6,126 meters (20,098 feet) tall! Some people even call it the "second Waskaran."
The town of Carhuaz has a charming old style. You can still see many of its traditional casonas (large old houses).
Nature and Fun Around Carhuaz
Carhuaz is located on the right side of the Santa river. The area has a pleasant climate and lots of yummy fruits.
If you love nature, you might enjoy looking for animals. You can find tarukas (a type of deer), partridges, and viscachas (like a chinchilla). Fishing for trout is also popular here.
About 8 km (5 miles) south of Carhuaz is the village of Marcará. From there, a short road leads to the Chancos hot springs. These springs are famous for their healing minerals. Some people even call them "the Fountain of Youth"! Other hot springs nearby include those at La Merced and La Providencia.
Carhuaz Weather
Carhuaz has a mild climate. Here's a quick look at the average temperatures and rainfall:
| Climate data for Carhuaz (Anta), elevation 2,748 m (9,016 ft) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 23.4 (74.1) |
22.8 (73.0) |
22.9 (73.2) |
23.4 (74.1) |
24.1 (75.4) |
24.0 (75.2) |
24.1 (75.4) |
24.2 (75.6) |
24.5 (76.1) |
24.5 (76.1) |
24.6 (76.3) |
24.1 (75.4) |
23.9 (75.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 8.5 (47.3) |
8.7 (47.7) |
9.0 (48.2) |
8.6 (47.5) |
6.7 (44.1) |
5.2 (41.4) |
4.1 (39.4) |
4.8 (40.6) |
6.1 (43.0) |
7.1 (44.8) |
7.9 (46.2) |
8.3 (46.9) |
7.1 (44.8) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 105.5 (4.15) |
140.8 (5.54) |
136.2 (5.36) |
48.6 (1.91) |
18.0 (0.71) |
5.6 (0.22) |
0.6 (0.02) |
5.1 (0.20) |
31.1 (1.22) |
47.4 (1.87) |
66.5 (2.62) |
71.3 (2.81) |
676.7 (26.63) |
| Source: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Carhuaz para niños
