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Amotape, Peru

Piura · Peru

Amotape is a small town in Piura, Peru with a population of 1,278. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

1,278 Population 15/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
16.5 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Amotape

Amotape District is one of seven districts of the province Paita in Peru.

People

Population1,278
Density15/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain16.5 in/yr
Sunny Days351/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population1,278
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates-4.8817°, -81.0156°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvincePiura
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation16.5 inches (419 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Amotape

Amotape is a small town in Peru (Piura) with a population of 1,278. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Amotape has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 351 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 16.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average72.8°F
35% above Peru avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days351 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area86.2 sq mi (223.1 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates-4.8817°N, 81.0156°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.5"
57% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.80"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

248 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Mar 15, 2014 16 km W of Sechura, Peru M6.3 77 km
Aug 12, 2013 96 km WSW of Paita, Peru M6.2 116 km
Jul 30, 2021 7 km E of Sullana, Peru M6.2 45 km
Feb 15, 2009 near the coast of northern Peru M6.1 109 km
Mar 20, 1991 27 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M6.0 102 km
Apr 21, 2002 34 km SW of Sechura, Peru M5.9 100 km
Mar 26, 2009 59 km WSW of Sechura, Peru M5.8 100 km
May 22, 2000 5 km WNW of Máncora, Peru M5.8 88 km
Jun 30, 1997 11 km NNW of La Breita, Peru M5.8 81 km
Aug 15, 1997 44 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M5.7 113 km
Mar 29, 1991 22 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.6 103 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 116 km
Nov 30, 1995 107 km WSW of Sechura, Peru M5.6 143 km
Jun 19, 2011 48 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M5.5 120 km
Jan 20, 1990 73 km SW of Sechura, Peru M5.5 135 km
Apr 3, 2012 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru M5.4 58 km
Aug 3, 2014 24 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.4 107 km
Apr 22, 2007 45 km NNW of Máncora, Peru M5.4 129 km
May 8, 2025 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.4 121 km
Aug 27, 2009 44 km SSW of Paita, Peru M5.3 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
February 80°F (27°C) 0.3 in Warmest
March 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in Wettest
April 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
May 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in
August 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Coldest
September 69°F (20°C) 0.0 in
October 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in

Amotape has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 68°F in August to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.8") and May the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Amotape

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa 20801 San Francisco
Institución Educativa Simon Rodriguez
Institución Educativa 14747 Julia Maria Rojas Castillo
Simon Bolivar
Colegio Simón Rodríguez
Colegio 14747 Julia María Rojas Castillo
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Radio Stations near Amotape

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Girasol local radio AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Girasol Piura cumbia salsa tecno 70 80 baladas varios AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Amotape

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Arqueología e Historia de Tangarará
Museo Polivalente Elba Aranda de Sarango

Libraries in Amotape

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca César Vallejo0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Luciano Castillo Colonna.0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Miguel Checa0.0

Farmers Markets in Amotape

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Abastos Miguel Grau
Mercado Modelo La Huaca

Clinics in Amotape

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Puesto de Salud Amotape

Stadiums & Teams in Amotape

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Airports Near Amotape

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Captain Victor Montes Arias International AirportTYLMedium Airport
PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International AirportPIUMedium Airport
El Pato Air BaseSmall Airport
Paita AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Amotape

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia San Nicolás de Amotape

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Postal Code
20740

🇵🇪 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 Amotape

What is the population of Amotape?

Amotape has a population of 1,278 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 86.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Amotape?

Amotape has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 351 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.5 inches.

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