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Chincheros
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 Chincheros
Location in Peru
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| Country |  Peru |
| Region | Apurímac |
| Province | Chincheros |
| District | Chincheros |
| Elevation | 3,772 m (12,375 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
Chincheros is a town located in the southern part of Peru. It is the main town of the Chincheros Province, which is part of the Apurímac Region.
In 2012, a count showed that Chincheros had a total population of 51,583 people. Most of the people living here are indigenous people. They are mainly from the Chanka group and mostly speak Quechuan languages.
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About Chincheros
Chincheros is an important town in the Apurímac Region of Peru. It serves as the capital of its province. This means it's a central place for local government and activities.
Where is Chincheros?
Chincheros is found in a high mountain area of Peru. This region is known as the altiplano, which means "high plain." It's a large plateau in the Andes Mountains. The town is located at an elevation of 3,772 meters (about 12,375 feet) above sea level.
Weather in Chincheros
The climate in Chincheros is an alpine climate. This type of weather is common in high mountain areas. It's also a bit like a subtropical highland climate.
- Daytime: The afternoons in Chincheros are usually pleasant all year round. However, the sun can be very strong because of the high altitude.
- Nighttime: Mornings are often very cold, especially during the dry season. This season lasts from April to October.
| Climate data for Chincheros, Peru (1981-2010) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 16 (61) |
16 (61) |
16 (61) |
17 (63) |
16 (61) |
16 (61) |
16 (61) |
16 (61) |
17 (63) |
18 (64) |
17 (63) |
17 (63) |
16.5 (61.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 4 (39) |
3 (37) |
3 (37) |
1 (34) |
−2 (28) |
−4 (25) |
−6 (21) |
−4 (25) |
−1 (30) |
1 (34) |
2 (36) |
3 (37) |
0 (32) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 117 (4.6) |
81 (3.2) |
72 (2.8) |
36 (1.4) |
3 (0.1) |
3 (0.1) |
0 (0) |
9 (0.4) |
12 (0.5) |
24 (0.9) |
45 (1.8) |
51 (2.0) |
453 (17.8) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 17 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 81 |
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Who Lives in Chincheros?
The people who live in Chincheros are mostly indigenous. This means they are the original inhabitants of the land. Many of them are descendants of the Chanka people. The Chanka were a powerful group in ancient Peru. They lived in the Andes before the Inca Empire became very strong.
Most people in Chincheros speak Quechuan languages. Quechuan is a group of languages spoken by many indigenous communities in the Andes. It was also the language of the Inca Empire.
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In Spanish: Chincheros (Apurímac) para niños
