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Bagua Grande, Peru

Amazonas · Peru

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).

20,382 Population 57/sq mi density
1,476 ft Elevation 450 meters
36°F Avg Temperature 2°C
178.5 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Bagua Grande

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

Population20,382
Density57/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
Rain178.5 in/yr
Sunny Days342/yr
Elevation1,476 ft (450 m)
Population20,382
Population Density57 / sq mi
Elevation1,476 ft (450 m)
Coordinates-5.7561°, -78.4411°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAmazonas
Average Temperature36°F (2°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average35°F (2°C)
Annual Precipitation178.5 inches (4,535 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.6°C / 71°F 14.3° / 31.6° 40.9
Feb 21.7°C / 71°F 15.4° / 31.7° 40.7
Mar 21.4°C / 70°F 14.7° / 31.2° 54.7
Apr 21.4°C / 71°F 15.4° / 30.7° 30.1
May 21.8°C / 71°F 15.1° / 31.6° 14.0
Jun 21.1°C / 70°F 14.1° / 30.7° 8.3
Jul 21.2°C / 70°F 13.9° / 31.2° 14.3
Aug 22.1°C / 72°F 13.7° / 32.2° 4.8
Sep 22.7°C / 73°F 15.4° / 32.9° 12.1
Oct 22.5°C / 73°F 15.2° / 33.1° 24.7
Nov 22.3°C / 72°F 14.1° / 33.2° 23.3
Dec 21.7°C / 71°F 14.3° / 31.8° 46.4
Bagua Grande has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 35°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 342 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 178.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,476 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 35°F Jul (2°C)
Annual Average36.3°F
33% below Peru avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average35°F (2°C)
Sunny Days342 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,476 ft (450 m)
Area357.0 sq mi (924.6 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates-5.7561°N, 78.4411°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 178.5"
370% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.13"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

109 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 26, 2025.

May 30, 1990 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M6.6 137 km
Apr 4, 1991 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru M6.5 148 km
May 19, 2010 83 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru M6.0 125 km
May 30, 1990 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.7 148 km
Jun 9, 1990 3 km E of Rioja, Peru M5.5 148 km
Apr 5, 1991 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.5 122 km
Jun 6, 1990 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru M5.3 142 km
Aug 17, 1992 114 km NNE of La Peca, Peru M5.3 130 km
Aug 13, 2000 64 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru M5.1 99 km
Feb 9, 2021 61 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.1 128 km
Apr 17, 2019 68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru M5.1 84 km
Apr 5, 1991 22 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.0 136 km
Apr 7, 1991 2 km WNW of Rioja, Peru M5.0 143 km
Apr 6, 1991 13 km NE of Olleros, Peru M5.0 100 km
May 4, 1991 5 km W of Soritor, Peru M5.0 148 km
Jul 14, 2002 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru M5.0 60 km
Feb 14, 2007 72 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.0 142 km
Apr 21, 2023 northern Peru M5.0 144 km
Jul 21, 2021 7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru M4.9 85 km
Jan 7, 1997 20 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M4.9 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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").

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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
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Farmers Markets in Bagua Grande

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central
Mercado Modelo Utcubamba
Mercado Principal

Hotels in Bagua Grande

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa Blanca
Hospedaje Alpha
Hotel Adria'n
Hotel Amazonas
Hotel Imperial
Hotel Singapur
Rio Hotel

Restaurants in Bagua Grande

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gaby
Jhorssrg
LA NERA
Solymar

Cafes in Bagua Grande

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Gela Cafeteria Traditional

Clinics in Bagua Grande

6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Collicate
Doctor
La Victoria
Puesto de Salud Mavila Montenegro Mori
Unidad Ejecutora 020:Sanidad de la Pnp - Policlinico Pnp Bagua Grande
Utcubamba

Bus Stations in Bagua Grande

4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bus terminal a Chachapoyas
colectivos a Jaén
Terminal a Chachapoyas
Terminal Terrestre Leyva

Gas Stations in Bagua Grande

12 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PE #12783487701
PE #2979349355
PE #3108364911
PE #3108364912
PE #3108369438
PE #3108369439
PE #3108369440
Pecsa
PetroPerú
PetroPerú
Petroperu
Repsol

Banks in Bagua Grande

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Azteca
Banco de Crédito
Banco de la Nación
Caja Trujillo

Stadiums & Teams in Bagua Grande

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bagua Grande

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chachapoyas AirportCHHMedium Airport
Shumba AirportJAEMedium Airport
Baguá AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda El Valor AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
444 m (1,457 ft)
Postal Code
01621

🇵🇪 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 Bagua Grande

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.

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