Sicuani facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sicuani
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 Sicuani
Location in Peru
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| Country |  Peru |
| Region | Cusco |
| Province | Canchis |
| District | Sicuani |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
Sicuani is a town located in southern Peru. It is the main town of Canchis Province in the Cusco Region. About 54,672 people live here.
A very important natural feature in Sicuani is the Urubamba River. This river starts its journey right here. It flows north through many different landscapes and types of plants. The Urubamba River was extremely important to the ancient Inca Empire and other cultures before them.
The Urubamba River eventually joins another big river to form the Ucayali River. This river then meets the Marañon River to create the mighty Amazon River. The Amazon River crosses the entire continent of South America and finally empties into the Atlantic Ocean.
Understanding Sicuani's Climate
Sicuani has a unique climate. The weather box below shows the average temperatures and rainfall throughout the year.
| Climate data for Sicuani, elevation 3,534 m (11,594 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) | 18.8 (65.8) |
18.7 (65.7) |
19.1 (66.4) |
19.5 (67.1) |
19.5 (67.1) |
19.1 (66.4) |
18.9 (66.0) |
20.0 (68.0) |
20.8 (69.4) |
20.8 (69.4) |
21.0 (69.8) |
19.7 (67.5) |
19.7 (67.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 6.2 (43.2) |
6.2 (43.2) |
5.7 (42.3) |
3.5 (38.3) |
−0.6 (30.9) |
−3.2 (26.2) |
−3.5 (25.7) |
−1.6 (29.1) |
1.7 (35.1) |
3.9 (39.0) |
4.6 (40.3) |
5.5 (41.9) |
2.4 (36.3) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 135.6 (5.34) |
140.2 (5.52) |
109.6 (4.31) |
51.2 (2.02) |
10.5 (0.41) |
2.4 (0.09) |
3.9 (0.15) |
6.4 (0.25) |
17.7 (0.70) |
53.0 (2.09) |
75.2 (2.96) |
106.4 (4.19) |
712.1 (28.03) |
| Source: National Meteorology and Hydrology Service of Peru | |||||||||||||
Fun Places to Visit in Sicuani
Sicuani has some interesting places that visitors can explore:
- The Pampacucho Church (La Iglesia de Pampacucho)
- The Tupac Amaru Stadium, a local sports venue
- The Thermal Baths of Uyrumiri, which are hot springs located about an hour away from Sicuani
See also
In Spanish: Sicuani para niños
