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Tambobamba
Tampupampa
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Town
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 Tambobamba
Location in Peru
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| Country |  Peru |
| Region | Apurímac Region |
| Province | Cotabambas Province |
| District | Tambobamba District |
| Elevation | 3,250 m (10,660 ft) |
Tambobamba (Quechua: Tampupampa 'Resting plain') is a town in the south-central Andes of Peru, the capital of Cotabambas Province, located at the easternmost end of the Department of Apurímac.
Contents
Geography
It is located at 3,275 meters (10,745 ft) above sea level on the banks of the Palcaro River.
History
Since March 10, 1960, it has been elevated to the provincial capital of Cotabambas.
Economy
The agricultural production is typical of high-altitude areas, similar to that of nearby Grau Province.
Communications and Transportation
Due to its high altitude, most of its settlements have easier access to Cusco, towards which the road leads.
Public Services
Education
Tambobamba has an academic branch of the National University Micaela Bastidas.
Heritage
Historical Heritage
Tambobamba Temple: A church built of adobe with a stone facade in baroque style, highlighting the image of the Virgin of Carmen.
Cultural Heritage
The main festivity of Tambobamba is the feast of the Virgin of the Assumption, during which bullfights with condors, cockfights, and performances by dancers and troupes take place.
Carnaval T'ikapallana: A festivity held in the town of Tambobamba, Peru, in February and March. It was declared a Cultural Heritage of the Nation by the Ministry of Culture.
Climate
| Climate data for Tambobamba, elevation 3,279 m (10,758 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) | 19.8 (67.6) |
19.4 (66.9) |
19.4 (66.9) |
19.6 (67.3) |
19.8 (67.6) |
19.4 (66.9) |
19.3 (66.7) |
20.4 (68.7) |
21.2 (70.2) |
21.8 (71.2) |
22.4 (72.3) |
20.7 (69.3) |
20.3 (68.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 8.0 (46.4) |
8.0 (46.4) |
7.8 (46.0) |
7.0 (44.6) |
5.3 (41.5) |
4.0 (39.2) |
3.6 (38.5) |
4.6 (40.3) |
6.4 (43.5) |
7.4 (45.3) |
7.9 (46.2) |
7.9 (46.2) |
6.5 (43.7) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 204.6 (8.06) |
220.5 (8.68) |
155.1 (6.11) |
56.7 (2.23) |
10.6 (0.42) |
3.7 (0.15) |
3.3 (0.13) |
9.0 (0.35) |
19.5 (0.77) |
66.3 (2.61) |
90.2 (3.55) |
175.7 (6.92) |
1,015.2 (39.98) |
| Source: National Meteorology and Hydrology Service of Peru | |||||||||||||
