San Marcos, Cajamarca facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Marcos
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Town
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Granero del Norte
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 San Marcos, Cajamarca
Location in Peru
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| Country |  Peru |
| Region | Cajamarca |
| Province | San Marcos |
| District | Pedro Galvez |
| Elevation | 2,251 m (7,385 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
San Marcos is a charming town located in Northern Peru. It is the main town, also known as the capital, of the San Marcos province. This province is part of the larger Cajamarca region.
San Marcos is sometimes called "Granero del Norte," which means "Barn of the North." This nickname suggests it's an important place for farming. The town is also a fun spot for sports, with volleyball facilities available at a place called Doña Fide's.
What is the Climate Like in San Marcos?
San Marcos has a special kind of weather called a subtropical highland climate. This means it has warm days but cool nights, making it quite pleasant.
The town also experiences a dry season every year. This dry period usually happens from June to August, when there is very little rain. The rest of the year sees more rainfall.
| Climate data for San Marcos, Cajamarca (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) | 25.7 (78.3) |
25.3 (77.5) |
24.9 (76.8) |
25.5 (77.9) |
25.7 (78.3) |
25.2 (77.4) |
24.9 (76.8) |
25.3 (77.5) |
25.8 (78.4) |
26.0 (78.8) |
26.4 (79.5) |
25.8 (78.4) |
25.5 (77.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 12.0 (53.6) |
12.5 (54.5) |
12.5 (54.5) |
11.7 (53.1) |
10.1 (50.2) |
8.3 (46.9) |
7.4 (45.3) |
8.0 (46.4) |
9.8 (49.6) |
11.3 (52.3) |
11.1 (52.0) |
11.9 (53.4) |
10.6 (51.1) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 98.1 (3.86) |
118.8 (4.68) |
148.4 (5.84) |
76.2 (3.00) |
30.6 (1.20) |
7.2 (0.28) |
3.9 (0.15) |
3.1 (0.12) |
27.0 (1.06) |
79.0 (3.11) |
80.6 (3.17) |
111.3 (4.38) |
784.2 (30.87) |
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Who is the Mayor of San Marcos?
The current mayor of San Marcos is Flavio Carlos Machuca Romero. A mayor is the elected leader of a town or city. They are responsible for making decisions that help the community, like managing local services and projects.
See also
In Spanish: San Marcos (Cajamarca) para niños
