Cajabamba

Peru
Cajabamba, Peru
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Birthplace of José Sabogal, one of Peru's most celebrated painters, this pocket-sized northern town in the Cajamarca region has honoured him with an annual quick-painting contest held in his name. Founded in 1533 by Augustinian friars sent by King Charles V, Cajabamba was declared a Peruvian historical monument in 1987. Each October, the Virgen de Rosario Festival — observed continuously since 1668 — fills the town for ten days with fireworks, traditional dances, and local arts.

  • Population13,486
  • Nearest water from center 0.0 km0.0 mi
  • Nearest mountain from center 7.0 km4.4 mi
Climate · monthly averages
J
49°
160mm6.3in
F
49°
185mm7.3in
M
49°
220mm8.6in
A
49°
125mm5.0in
M
48°
60mm2.3in
J
47°
20mm0.7in
J
47°
15mm0.5in
A
48°
15mm0.6in
S
10°49°
50mm2.0in
O
49°
115mm4.4in
N
10°49°
115mm4.4in
D
10°49°
145mm5.6in
Avg temp · total precipitation, 1991–2020 monthly normals · ERA5-Land · methodology ↗
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