Santiago de Chuco facts for kids
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Santiago de Chuco
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Panoramic view of the city of Santiago de Chuco
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 Santiago de Chuco
Location in Peru
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| Country |  Peru |
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| Region | La Libertad Region | ||
| Province | Santiago de Chuco | ||
| Elevation | 3,120 m (10,240 ft) | ||
| Population
(2005)
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| • Urban | 25 000 | ||
| • Demonym | Santiaguino(a) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) | ||
| Website | Municipality | ||
Santiago de Chuco is a city located in Peru. It's the main city, or capital, of the Santiago de Chuco Province within the La Libertad Region. The city is known for its beautiful views and rich history.
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History of Santiago de Chuco
The city of Santiago de Chuco has a long and interesting past. On July 23, 1553, a special permission was given to start a new town here. This town was meant to be a central place for mining and growing wheat.
Several important people helped found the town. These included Captain Don Diego de la Serna and immigrants like Domingo Perez Vasquez and Jose Pelaez. They arrived in an area called Andaymarca. They were helped by a native person from Santiago de Compostela. This person helped them choose Saint James the "Greatest" (Santiago el Mayor) as the special protector of their new town.
Famous People from Santiago de Chuco
Santiago de Chuco has been home to many notable individuals. These are people who became well-known for their contributions in different fields.
- César Vallejo - A very famous Peruvian poet.
- Luis de la Puente Uceda - A political leader.
- Pablo Uceda
- Eladio Ruiz Cerna
Climate in Santiago de Chuco
The weather in Santiago de Chuco changes throughout the year. The city is located at a high elevation of about 3,120 meters (10,236 feet). This high location affects its climate.
| Climate data for Santiago de Chuco, elevation 3,115 m (10,220 ft) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 19.7 (67.5) |
18.8 (65.8) |
18.2 (64.8) |
18.6 (65.5) |
20.0 (68.0) |
20.3 (68.5) |
20.5 (68.9) |
20.7 (69.3) |
21.4 (70.5) |
20.3 (68.5) |
20.9 (69.6) |
20.1 (68.2) |
20.0 (67.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 7.7 (45.9) |
8.4 (47.1) |
8.0 (46.4) |
8.0 (46.4) |
7.4 (45.3) |
7.0 (44.6) |
6.5 (43.7) |
7.3 (45.1) |
7.3 (45.1) |
7.9 (46.2) |
8.2 (46.8) |
7.8 (46.0) |
7.6 (45.7) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 97.1 (3.82) |
121.3 (4.78) |
124.2 (4.89) |
79.9 (3.15) |
20.6 (0.81) |
6.5 (0.26) |
5.6 (0.22) |
4.0 (0.16) |
2.4 (0.09) |
35.6 (1.40) |
17.3 (0.68) |
31.5 (1.24) |
546 (21.5) |
| Source: Sistema Nacional de Información Ambiental | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Santiago de Chuco para niños
