Lircay, Peru facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lircay
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 Lircay, Peru
Location in Peru
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| Country |  Peru |
| Region | Huancavelica |
| Province | Angaraes |
| District | Lircay |
| Elevation | 3,278 m (10,755 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
Lircay is a town located in the middle of Peru. It is the main town, or capital, of the Angaraes province. This province is part of the Huancavelica region.
Lircay sits very high up in the mountains. It is about 3,278 meters (which is about 10,755 feet) above sea level. In 2007, a count showed that 6,563 people lived in Lircay. Most of the people living in the town are from native American groups.
Climate in Lircay
Lircay has a unique mountain climate. Here's a look at the weather conditions throughout the year:
| Climate data for Lircay, elevation 3,303 m (10,837 ft), (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) | 19.3 (66.7) |
18.8 (65.8) |
19.0 (66.2) |
20.0 (68.0) |
20.7 (69.3) |
20.4 (68.7) |
20.3 (68.5) |
20.7 (69.3) |
21.0 (69.8) |
21.0 (69.8) |
21.7 (71.1) |
20.1 (68.2) |
20.2 (68.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 6.8 (44.2) |
7.1 (44.8) |
7.0 (44.6) |
5.6 (42.1) |
3.3 (37.9) |
1.9 (35.4) |
1.3 (34.3) |
2.3 (36.1) |
4.1 (39.4) |
5.3 (41.5) |
5.4 (41.7) |
6.3 (43.3) |
4.7 (40.4) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 142.7 (5.62) |
147.3 (5.80) |
114.4 (4.50) |
54.1 (2.13) |
24.8 (0.98) |
10.7 (0.42) |
14.9 (0.59) |
16.4 (0.65) |
29.4 (1.16) |
51.7 (2.04) |
53.2 (2.09) |
103.4 (4.07) |
763 (30.05) |
| Source: National Meteorology and Hydrology Service of Peru | |||||||||||||
Transportation in Lircay
Getting around Lircay is becoming easier. A two-lane road connects the town to the city of Huancavelica. This road was made smooth and paved in 2016, making travel much better.
Education in Lircay
Lircay is a place where learning is important. It has its own local university called the Universidad para el Desarrollo Andino. There's also a branch of the bigger Universidad Nacional de Huancavelica. For students interested in hands-on skills, there is a local technical school called the Instituto Tecnologico Lircay.
See also
In Spanish: Lircay (Angaraes) para niños
