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Alerta, Peru

Madre de Dios · Peru

Alerta is a small town in Madre de Dios, Peru with a population of 986. Elevation: 840 ft (256 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

986 Population 1/sq mi density
840 ft Elevation 256 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
69.0 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Alerta

Alerta is a city in the Madre de Dios Region of Peru. It is located very close to the border with Bolivia. It is located 696 km (435 mi) from the region's capital, Pucallpa.

People

Population986
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain69.0 in/yr
Sunny Days211/yr
Elevation840 ft (256 m)
Population986
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation840 ft (256 m)
Coordinates-11.6584°, -69.2355°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceMadre de Dios
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation69.0 inches (1,752 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Alerta

Alerta is a small town in Peru (Madre de Dios) with a population of 986. The city sits at an elevation of 840 feet (256 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.0 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Alerta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 840 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average76.6°F
42% above Peru avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days211 days/yr

Geography

Elevation840 ft (256 m)
Area1,175.4 sq mi (3,044.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-11.6584°N, 69.2355°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.0"
82% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 9.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M5.7 on Mar 10, 1996.

Mar 10, 1996 33 km SSW of Tambopata, Peru M5.7 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 9.6 in
February 78°F (25°C) 9.8 in Wettest
March 78°F (25°C) 9.2 in
April 77°F (25°C) 6.4 in
May 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in
June 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in
July 73°F (23°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 2.1 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
October 79°F (26°C) 5.9 in Warmest
November 78°F (26°C) 7.9 in
December 78°F (26°C) 9.0 in

Alerta has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in July to 79°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 69.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (9.8") and July the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Alerta

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa 52145 San Pedro
Institución Educativa No. 52260
Institución Educativa Ollanta Humala Tasso
Institución Educativa 52057 Alerta
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Restaurants in Alerta

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

D'Mari Restaurante

Clinics in Alerta

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PE #1058067733

Gas Stations in Alerta

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PE #529392752

Airports Near Alerta

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Capitán Aníbal Arab AirportCIJMedium Airport
Iberia AirportIBPMedium Airport
Alerta AirportALDSmall Airport
Assis Brasil AirportSmall Airport
Chive AirportSmall Airport
Cobija Southwest AirstripSmall Airport
Iñapari AirportSmall Airport
Santa Maria de Fatima AirportSmall Airport
Shiringayoc AirportSYCSmall Airport
Shiringayoc/Hacienda Hda Mejia AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima

🇵🇪 About Peru

Capital Lima
Population 31,989,256
Area 1,285,220 km²
GDP (USD) $266,958,720,838
GDP per capita $7,888
HDI 0.762
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 79.5%
Urban population 84.8%
Currency PEN (Sol)
Languages Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Calling code +51
TLD .pe
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Peru

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Apr 2 Holy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo Santo
May 1 International Workers' Day Día del Trabajo
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Día de San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 28 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Jul 29 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Aug 30 Santa Rosa de Lima Día de Santa Rosa de Lima
Oct 8 Battle of Angamos Combate de Angamos
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de Todos los Santos
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alerta

What is the population of Alerta?

Alerta has a population of 986 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,175.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Alerta?

Alerta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.0 inches.

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