Barranca, Peru

Loreto · Peru

Barranca is a small city in Loreto, Peru with a population of 5,779. Elevation: 541 ft (165 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

5,779 Population
541 ft Elevation 165 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
90.6 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population5,779

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain90.6 in/yr
Elevation541 ft (165 m)
Population5,779
Elevation541 ft (165 m)
Coordinates-4.8330°, -76.6758°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLoreto
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation90.6 inches (2,302 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Barranca

Barranca is a small city in Peru (Loreto) with a population of 5,779. The city sits at an elevation of 541 feet (165 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 90.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Barranca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 90.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 541 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above Peru avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation541 ft (165 m)
Coordinates4.8330°S, 76.6758°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 90.6"
139% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 9.53"
Driest Month (Aug) 5.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

246 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 20, 2025.

Oct 28, 1997 51 km N of Barranca, Peru M7.2 52 km
Apr 5, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M7.1 136 km
May 2, 1995 64 km WSW of Alianza Cristiana, Peru M6.7 119 km
May 30, 1990 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M6.6 145 km
Apr 4, 1991 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru M6.5 143 km
Feb 3, 2022 49 km NW of Barranca, Peru M6.5 50 km
Jul 13, 1992 52 km SSW of Alianza Cristiana, Peru M6.3 102 km
Sep 10, 2016 51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru M6.1 88 km
May 19, 2010 83 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru M6.0 100 km
Jan 2, 2017 34 km ESE of Barranca, Peru M5.9 35 km
Jan 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.8 137 km
May 30, 1990 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.7 141 km
Sep 11, 1993 42 km ENE of Barranca, Peru M5.7 43 km
Nov 28, 2012 72 km ENE of Barranca, Peru M5.6 73 km
Feb 12, 1995 15 km N of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.6 121 km
Jun 18, 2024 53 km SSW of Alianza Cristiana, Peru M5.5 105 km
Apr 5, 1991 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.5 131 km
Jun 9, 1990 3 km E of Rioja, Peru M5.5 146 km
Jan 27, 2001 57 km NNW of Barranca, Peru M5.5 58 km
Aug 15, 2021 72 km WSW of Alianza Cristiana, Peru M5.4 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in
February 81°F (27°C) 7.3 in
March 81°F (27°C) 8.7 in
April 81°F (27°C) 7.7 in
May 80°F (27°C) 8.7 in
June 80°F (27°C) 7.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in Coldest
August 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in Driest
September 81°F (27°C) 7.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in
November 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in Warmest
December 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in Wettest

Barranca has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in July to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 90.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.5") and August the driest (5.4").

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Schools in Barranca

8 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 62031 - - - -
Institución Educativa Ciro Alegria Bazan - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 62124 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 62441 - - - -
Institución educativa No. 62100 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 62099 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 62504 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 601526 - - - -
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Airports Near Barranca

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bellavista Airport-Small Airport
San Lorenzo Airport-Small 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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What is the population of Barranca?

Barranca has a population of 5,779 residents and is located in Peru..

What is the weather like in Barranca?

Barranca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 90.6 inches.

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