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Ayabaca, Peru

Piura · Peru

Ayabaca is a small city in Piura, Peru with a population of 5,270. Elevation: 8,907 ft (2,715 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,270 Population 7/sq mi density
8,907 ft Elevation 2,715 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
35.0 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Ayabaca

Ayabaca

Ayabaca is a town in the highlands of the Piura Region in northwestern Peru, near the border with Ecuador. It is located in the Ayabaca Province and is capital of that province and Ayabaca District, to the southeast of the Ecuadorian border town of Macará.

People

Population5,270
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain35.0 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation8,907 ft (2,715 m)
Population5,270
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation8,907 ft (2,715 m)
Coordinates-4.6398°, -79.7149°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvincePiura
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation35.0 inches (888 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ayabaca

Ayabaca is a small city in Peru (Piura) with a population of 5,270. The city sits at an elevation of 8,907 feet (2,715 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.0 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Ayabaca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 273 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 35.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,907 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above Peru avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,907 ft (2,715 m)
Area717.2 sq mi (1,857.5 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-4.6398°N, 79.7149°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"
8% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 9.13"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 30, 2021 7 km E of Sullana, Peru M6.2 104 km
Aug 3, 1999 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M5.9 146 km
Jun 30, 1997 11 km NNW of La Breita, Peru M5.8 144 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 95 km
May 8, 2025 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.4 141 km
Apr 3, 2012 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru M5.4 113 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 81 km
Mar 5, 1997 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru M5.3 141 km
Jun 29, 2001 19 km NW of Papayal, Peru M5.3 148 km
Feb 18, 2021 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador M5.2 126 km
Aug 17, 2010 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru M5.2 82 km
Jul 29, 1990 11 km E of La Huaca, Peru M5.2 130 km
Sep 11, 2010 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.2 106 km
Jan 16, 2015 7 km N of Santa Rosa, Ecuador M5.1 143 km
May 21, 2024 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador M5.1 103 km
Jun 24, 2001 18 km NW of Papayal, Peru M5.1 148 km
Sep 13, 2002 6 km SSE of Sullana, Peru M5.1 110 km
Nov 26, 1994 28 km NW of Salitral, Peru M5.0 124 km
Sep 29, 2002 0 km ESE of Sullana, Peru M5.0 111 km
Jan 5, 1990 15 km W of Papayal, Peru M5.0 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in
February 66°F (19°C) 7.2 in
March 66°F (19°C) 9.1 in Wettest
April 66°F (19°C) 6.0 in
May 66°F (19°C) 1.8 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
July 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in Warmest
October 65°F (18°C) 1.4 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
December 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in

Ayabaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 65°F in July to 66°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.1") and July the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Ayabaca

Institution Type Founded Website
Centro de Educación Técnico Productiva CETRO Ayabaca College - ,
Lizardo Montero Flores College - ,

Schools in Ayabaca

57+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Cujaca Lanche - - - -
Manuel Vegas Castillo - - - -
Institución Educativa Virgen De Fatima - - - -
Ayabaca - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 15097 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 20604 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14940 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14229 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14158 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14228 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14217 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 20490 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14211 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 15091 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 15063 - - - -
Institución Educativa 14149 Nuestra Señora Del Pilar - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14188 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 15068 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 15090 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14241 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 20664 - - - -
Institución Educativa San Pedro De Culucan - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14239 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14172 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 15096 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 20602 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 20640 - - - -
Institución Educativa 15019 Hildebrando Castro Pozo - - - -
Institución Educativa Lizardo Montero - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14204 - - - -
Institución Educativa Teodoro Zegarra Rivera - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 20605 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 20606 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14151 - - - -
Institución Educativa Victor Manuel Guerrero Rivera - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 20633 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 20646 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 15365 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 15093 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14179 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 20603 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 20810 - - - -
Institución Educativa Jose Carlos Mariategui - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14880 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 20601 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14233 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14190 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14224 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14245 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 15368 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 20645 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14180 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 15092 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14185 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 15128 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14157 - - - -
Institución Educativa Señor Cautivo - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ayabaca

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Activa (EC) entretenimiento, musica AAC+ 96 kbps

Farmers Markets in Ayabaca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Modelo

Hotels in Ayabaca

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aipa Atiq Hotel
Ayawaka Hotel
Hotel Samanga

Restaurants in Ayabaca

24 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafeteria El Chalán Andino
Cebichería Oasis
Cevichería Los Delfines
Cevichería Restobar Don 'd Toronche
El Carbón
El Palacio de los Mariscos
La Cabaña Rustica
La Casona
La Peñita
La Qrquídea
Mi Ayabaca
Polleria Axi
Polleria Ayabaca Suit
Polleria Aypate
Polleria Don Lucho
Pollería Yantuma
Portada del Sol
Restaurant Cautivito
Restaurant Cevicheria Cooking Good - Buena Cocina
Restaurant Cevicheria Mar Picante
Restaurant Rosita
Restaurant Sumaq Nijuna
Sta. Lucia
Tradiciones Ayabaquinas

Cafes in Ayabaca

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Flor de Milan

Clinics in Ayabaca

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Establecimiento de Salud Aragoto
Establecimiento de Salud Ayabaca
Posta Medica Ayabaca

Bus Stations in Ayabaca

3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Transporter & Tourist Service SRL.
Transportes Poderoso Cautivo
Transportes Vegas E.I.R.L.

Gas Stations in Ayabaca

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PE #1061221784

Banks in Ayabaca

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco de la Nación
Caja Piura
Caja Sullana
Mibanco
NORANDINO

Stadiums & Teams in Ayabaca

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ayabaca

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra AirportMRRMedium Airport
Ciudad de Catamayo AirportLOHSmall Airport
Huancabamba Airport-Small Airport
Yapatera Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Ayabaca

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Serpost

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ayabaca

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Nuestra Señora del Pilar

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
2,715 m (8,908 ft)
Postal Code
20541

🇵🇪 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 Ayabaca

What is the population of Ayabaca?

Ayabaca has a population of 5,270 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 717.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ayabaca?

Ayabaca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.0 inches.

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