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Urubamba

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Updated Tuesday, September 22, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Urubamba month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Urubamba are typically July, August and September, with average daytime highs around 22–22°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 22°C), July the coldest (average low 6°C), and January the wettest (about 148 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January20.110.71489.8
February19.911.21309.4
March19.910.41189.9
April20.49.04310.7
May20.97.31710.8
June21.06.2710.7
July21.65.9711.1
August21.76.61711.3
September22.08.02511.2
October21.99.35810.7
November21.810.68110.5
December21.010.81179.9

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Veronica (mountain)

    A mountain located in the Urubamba mountain range.

  • Urubamba River

    A river flowing through Peru and the Sacred Valley.

  • Veronica

    A mountain located in the Urubamba mountain range.

  • Urubamba Valley

    A valley in Peru also known as the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

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01 · Economy

Work and the economy in Urubamba

Economy

Urubamba is a city situated in Peru within the Cuzco Department. The locality records a population of 7540 inhabitants.

Geographical connections define the surrounding terrain. The city shares its name with the Urubamba Province, the Urubamba District, the Urubamba River, the Urubamba Valley, and the Urubamba mountain range.

Further geographical data and administrative entries for the settlement can be reviewed via the GeoNames record.

02 · Districts

Districts and local character in Urubamba

Urubamba

Urubamba is a city in Peru. It is located within the Cuzco Department and operates in the America/Lima timezone with a recorded population of 7,540.

Neighborhood Fragments

  • Spider Plain Origins: The place name may derive from Quechua meaning spider's plain.
  • Valley Corridors: Geographic identifiers linked to the settlement include the Urubamba River, the Urubamba Valley, the Urubamba mountain range, the Urubamba District, and Urubamba Province as documented in Peru.
  • Peak Horizons: The surrounding landscape features the Urubamba mountain range and the mountain Veronica.
03 · History

How Urubamba took shape

History and Economy

Urubamba is a city located in Peru within the Cuzco Department. The name itself may derive from Quechua terms referencing a spider's plain.

Historically linked to the surrounding landscape, the region encompasses the Urubamba River, the Urubamba Valley, and the Urubamba mountain range. Within this mountainous terrain stands Veronica, a peak situated in the Urubamba mountain range. The broader geography includes both the Urubamba Province and the Urubamba District.

Beyond its geographical and administrative significance within Peru, the name has appeared in cultural contexts. This includes the South-American music group Urubamba, which famously recorded with Paul Simon.

04 · Questions

Questions about Urubamba

Valley gateway

Urubamba is a city located in Peru within the Cuzco Department. Situated at coordinates -13.30472 latitude and -72.11583 longitude, the community operates within the America/Lima timezone.

The local population stands at 7540 residents. Financial transactions utilize the currency with the code PEN. Spoken languages recognized in the area include Spanish (es-PE), Quechua (qu), and Aymara (ay).

Regional context

Geographic features associated with the settlement include the Urubamba River, the Urubamba Valley, the Urubamba mountain range, and the Urubamba District within the broader Urubamba Province. Additional nearby landmarks referenced in geographic data comprise the Veronica mountain.

Beyond regional geography, the name also applies to cultural entities such as the Urubamba music group, a South-American ensemble that recorded alongside Paul Simon.

05 · Overview

Urubamba, in brief

Urubamba: Geographic Overview

Urubamba is a city located in Peru within the Cuzco Department. The city functions within the America/Lima timezone, operating economically with the PEN currency and serving a population of 7,540 residents.

Situated at coordinates -13.30472 latitude and -72.11583 longitude, the city is linked to several surrounding regional features recorded in geographical documentation. These associated entities include the Urubamba Province, Peru, the Urubamba District, the Urubamba River, the Urubamba Valley, and the Urubamba mountain range. Within this mountain range, the Veronica mountain stands as a notable physical landmark. The name itself possibly derives from Quechua terms translating to spider's plain.

Beyond its geographical and administrative anchors in the Cuzco Department, the settlement shares its name with broader cultural entities. Most notably, a South-American music group known as Urubamba (band) recorded musical works alongside Paul Simon, connecting the regional identifier to international artistic collaborations.

Local daily life and administration occur across the municipality using official and regional languages recognized in the area, specifically Spanish (es-PE), Quechua (qu), and Aymara (ay). As part of the wider Peruvian administrative framework in the Cuzco Department, the city maintains its designated geographic positioning along the river valley landscapes without holding national capital status.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Urubamba

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01 · Q&A

Where is Urubamba located and what are its coordinates?

Urubamba is situated in Peru at geographic coordinates -13.3047, -72.1158, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Urubamba?

Urubamba has a recorded population of approximately 7,540 and observes the America/Lima time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Urubamba?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Urubamba include ES-PE, QU, AY, with PEN used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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