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Ascope, Peru

La Libertad · Peru

Ascope is a small city in La Libertad, Peru with a population of 14,015. Elevation: 758 ft (231 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

14,015 Population 80/sq mi density
758 ft Elevation 231 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
28.7 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Ascope

Ascope is a town in Northern Peru, capital of the province Ascope in the region La Libertad.

People

Population14,015
Density80/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain28.7 in/yr
Sunny Days340/yr
Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Population14,015
Population Density80 / sq mi
Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Coordinates-7.7144°, -79.1078°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLa Libertad
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation28.7 inches (728 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ascope

Ascope is a small city in Peru (La Libertad) with a population of 14,015. The city sits at an elevation of 758 feet (231 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in Ascope

Ascope has an average annual temperature of 20.9°C (70°F). The hottest month is Mar (23°C), the coldest is Nov (19.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 200 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.9°C / 71°F 18.3° / 28.1° 29.9
Feb 22.9°C / 73°F 19.6° / 28.7° 24.6
Mar 23°C / 73°F 19.3° / 29° 33.1
Apr 21.9°C / 71°F 17.9° / 27.9° 22.1
May 21.3°C / 70°F 17.2° / 27.6° 9.7
Jun 20.4°C / 69°F 16.1° / 27.2° 2.8
Jul 20.2°C / 68°F 15.8° / 27° 9.3
Aug 19.9°C / 68°F 15.4° / 27.1° 2.0
Sep 19.8°C / 68°F 15.5° / 26.6° 6.4
Oct 19.6°C / 67°F 15.1° / 26.1° 17.1
Nov 19.5°C / 67°F 15.3° / 25.7° 13.1
Dec 20.4°C / 69°F 16.9° / 26.3° 30.4
Ascope enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 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 28.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 758 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average70.0°F
30% above Peru avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Area175.7 sq mi (455.2 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates-7.7144°N, 79.1078°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.7"
25% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.63"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

117 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 13, 2025.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 143 km
Jul 29, 2021 90 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.8 118 km
Nov 13, 2000 79 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.8 104 km
Apr 26, 2015 76 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.6 105 km
Dec 14, 1994 119 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.6 146 km
Aug 7, 2005 84 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru M5.4 107 km
Feb 25, 2020 86 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.3 108 km
Jan 15, 2019 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.2 137 km
Feb 3, 2024 83 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.2 105 km
Mar 18, 2002 109 km SW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.1 139 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 31 km
Jun 24, 2022 near the coast of northern Peru M5.1 124 km
Jul 20, 2020 92 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.1 120 km
Aug 13, 2025 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.0 136 km
Oct 16, 2016 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 137 km
Apr 7, 1994 56 km SW of Victor Raul, Peru M4.9 114 km
May 15, 2012 97 km SW of Huanchaquito Alto, Peru M4.9 128 km
Oct 6, 1992 96 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 121 km
Oct 5, 2001 75 km SW of Salaverry, Peru M4.9 117 km
Jul 27, 2011 96 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1678 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake - - 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
February 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in Warmest
March 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in Wettest
April 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
August 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
October 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in

Ascope has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 65°F in August to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.6") and August the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Ascope

18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Ramon Castilla - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 81507 - - - -
Institución Educativa Cesar Vallejo - - - -
Institución Educativa San Juan - - - -
Institución Educativa Ascope - - - -
Institución Educativa 80021 Sta. Teresita Del Niño Jesus - - - -
Institución Educativa 80020 Santa Rosa De Lima - - - -
Ascope - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 81018 - - - -
Institución Educativa Juan Basilio Villalobos - - - -
Ascope - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 81968 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 80935 - - - -
Institución Educativa 81971 Alfonso Ugarte - - - -
Institución Educativa San Martin De Porres - - - -
Institución Educativa Pedro Diaz Camacho - - - -
Institución Educativa 81510 Victor Marquez Elorreaga - - - -
Institución Educativa Jose Carlos Mariategui - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ascope

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Peru folk radio - MP3 128 kbps
Frecuencia 100 101.9 cumbia peruana, latin pop AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio frecuencia 100 - Trujillo variety AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Los Angeles - Chepen variety MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Ascope

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ex Museo de Chiclín
Museo Chiquitayac
Museo de Chiclín

Libraries in Ascope

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Sandoval0.0

Farmers Markets in Ascope

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Asociación de Comerciantes 1ro de Julio
Centro Comercial de Cartavio
Mercado de Chiclín
Mercado de Chiquitoy
Mercado de Paiján
Parada de Cartavio

Clinics in Ascope

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alto Peru
Centro Medico Ascope

Stadiums & Teams in Ascope

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ascope

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International AirportTRULarge Airport
Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias AirportCJAMedium Airport
Casa Grande Airport-Small Airport
Malin Airport-Small Airport
Pacasmayo Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ascope

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
230 m (755 ft)

🇵🇪 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 Ascope

What is the population of Ascope?

Ascope has a population of 14,015 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 80 people per square mile, spread across 175.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ascope?

Ascope enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.7 inches.

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