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Bagua Grande, Peru
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Bagua Grande is a small city in Amazonas, Peru with a population of 20,382. Elevation: 1,476 ft (450 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).
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About Bagua Grande
Bagua Grande is a town in the Amazonas region in northern Peru. It is capital of Utcubamba Province, and of Bagua Grande District. Bagua Grande has an estimated 42,396 inhabitants, having changed from a rural to an urban area after experiencing much immigration in the 1960s. It is called by its inhabitants Corazón de Amazonas.
People
Climate
| Population | 20,382 |
| Population Density | 57 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,476 ft (450 m) |
| Coordinates | -5.7561°, -78.4411° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Amazonas |
| Average Temperature | 36°F (2°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 178.5 inches (4,535 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bagua Grande
Bagua Grande is a small city in Peru (Amazonas) with a population of 20,382. The city sits at an elevation of 1,476 feet (450 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 35°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 178.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Bagua Grande
Bagua Grande has an average annual temperature of 21.8°C (71°F). The hottest month is Sep (22.7°C), the coldest is Jun (21.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 314 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 36.3°F |
| 33% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| Sunny Days | 342 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,476 ft (450 m) |
| Area | 357.0 sq mi (924.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 57/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.7561°N, 78.4411°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 35°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 2.5 in |
Bagua Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.1") and August the driest (1.7").
Schools in Bagua Grande
30 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Santiago Apostol | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 16210 Alejandro Sánchez Arteaga | — | — | — | — |
| Fe y Alegría Nº 38 | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Santiago Apóstol | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Alonso de Alvarado | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 17079 Javier Pulgar Vidal | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Fe Y Alegria 38 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 17074 Pedro Emilio Paulet Mostajo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17833 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Alejandro Cussianovich Villaran | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jose Santos Chocano | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16218 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela De Educacion Superior Tecnico Profesional Pnp Amazonas | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 16228 Tecnico Industrial | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 17805 Hogar De Cristo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17056 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16211 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17064 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17824 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17798 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 17829 Emilio Guimoye Hernandez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 16651 Petronila Abad Carrion | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17842 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16215 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16212 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17212 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17060 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 17838 Sagrado Corazon De Jesus | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17072 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 16221 Leoncio Prado | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Bagua Grande
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Modelo Utcubamba | |||||
| Mercado Principal |
Hotels in Bagua Grande
7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bagua Grande
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bagua Grande
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bagua Grande
6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Bagua Grande
4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bagua Grande
12 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bagua Grande
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Bagua Grande
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bagua Grande
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chachapoyas Airport | CHH | Medium Airport |
| Shumba Airport | JAE | Medium Airport |
| Baguá Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda El Valor Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Bagua Grande?
Bagua Grande has a population of 20,382 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 57 people per square mile, spread across 357.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bagua Grande?
Bagua Grande has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 35°F in July. The area receives 342 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 178.5 inches.