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Balsapuerto, Peru

Loreto · Peru

Balsapuerto is a small town in Loreto, Peru with a population of 1,059. Elevation: 686 ft (209 m). Average temperature: 74°F (24°C).

1,059 Population 1/sq mi density
686 ft Elevation 209 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 24°C
95.1 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population1,059
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (24°C)
Rain95.1 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Population1,059
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Coordinates-5.8301°, -76.5598°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLoreto
Average Temperature74°F (24°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation95.1 inches (2,416 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Balsapuerto

Balsapuerto is a small town in Peru (Loreto) with a population of 1,059. The city sits at an elevation of 686 feet (209 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 95.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Balsapuerto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 327 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 95.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 686 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average74.3°F
38% above Peru avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Area1,392.2 sq mi (3,605.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-5.8301°N, 76.5598°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 95.1"
150% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 8.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

243 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M5.1 on Jul 6, 2025.

May 26, 2019 78 km NE of Navarro, Peru M8.0 143 km
Apr 5, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M7.1 62 km
May 30, 1990 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M6.6 77 km
Apr 4, 1991 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru M6.5 67 km
Sep 10, 2016 51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru M6.1 52 km
May 19, 2010 83 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru M6.0 137 km
Jan 2, 2017 34 km ESE of Barranca, Peru M5.9 106 km
Jan 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.8 58 km
Sep 11, 1993 42 km ENE of Barranca, Peru M5.7 130 km
May 30, 1990 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.7 66 km
Apr 29, 2000 30 km S of Soritor, Peru M5.7 85 km
Feb 12, 1995 15 km N of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.6 50 km
Jun 9, 1990 3 km E of Rioja, Peru M5.5 69 km
Dec 25, 1999 57 km ENE of Navarro, Peru M5.5 146 km
Apr 5, 1991 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.5 86 km
Oct 25, 2012 5 km ESE of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.4 55 km
May 7, 2020 47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru M5.3 19 km
Jun 6, 1990 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru M5.3 80 km
Aug 6, 2002 58 km S of Barranca, Peru M5.3 53 km
Jul 23, 1997 29 km SE of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.3 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 6.6 in Warmest
February 77°F (25°C) 6.4 in
March 77°F (25°C) 8.5 in Wettest
April 77°F (25°C) 7.0 in
May 76°F (25°C) 5.6 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.5 in
July 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in Coldest, Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 77°F (25°C) 5.4 in
October 77°F (25°C) 6.4 in
November 78°F (25°C) 7.1 in
December 77°F (25°C) 6.3 in

Balsapuerto has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 73°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 71.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.5") and July the driest (3.7").

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Schools in Balsapuerto

33 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 62762
Institución Educativa No. 62027
Institución Educativa No. 62423
Institución Educativa No. 62374
Institución Educativa No. 62784
Institución Educativa No. 62576
Institución Educativa No. 62424
Institución Educativa No. 62793
Institución Educativa No. 62800
Institución Educativa No. 62578
Institución Educativa No. 62420
Institución Educativa No. 62579
Institución Educativa No. 62801
Institución Educativa No. 62794
Institución Educativa No. 62795
Institución Educativa No. 62767
Institución Educativa No. 62760
Institución Educativa No. 62421
Institución Educativa No. 62782
Institución Educativa Balsapuerto
Institución Educativa No. 62403
Institución Educativa No. 62789
Institución Educativa No. 62432
Institución Educativa No. 62552
Institución Educativa No. 62376
Institución Educativa No. 62467
Institución Educativa No. 62802
Institución Educativa No. 62322
Institución Educativa No. 62451
Institución Educativa No. 62372
Institución Educativa No. 62575
Institución Educativa No. 62785
Institución Educativa No. 62796
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Clinics in Balsapuerto

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Balsapuerto

Airports Near Balsapuerto

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes AirportTPPMedium Airport
Juan Simons Vela AirportRIJMedium Airport
Moises Benzaquen Rengifo AirportYMSMedium Airport
Alao AirportSmall Airport
Bellavista AirportSmall Airport
Chazuta AirportSmall Airport
Lamas AirportSmall Airport
Moyobamba AirportMBPSmall Airport
Shapaja AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima

🇵🇪 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 Balsapuerto

What is the population of Balsapuerto?

Balsapuerto has a population of 1,059 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,392.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Balsapuerto?

Balsapuerto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 95.1 inches.

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