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Barranca, Peru
Lima region · Peru
Barranca is a mid-size city in Lima region, Peru with a population of 46,290. Elevation: 171 ft (52 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Barranca
Barranca is a city in coastal Peru, capital of the Barranca Province in the Department of Lima.
People
Climate
| Population | 46,290 |
| Population Density | 570 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Coordinates | -10.7500°, -77.7667° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Lima region |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 1.6 inches (40 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Barranca
Barranca is a mid-size city in Peru (Lima region) with a population of 46,290. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet (52 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Barranca
Barranca has an average annual temperature of 17.7°C (64°F). The hottest month is Sep (18.2°C), the coldest is Jun (16.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 95 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.2°F |
| 23% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Area | 81.2 sq mi (210.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 570/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.7500°N, 77.7667°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1971 | CHUNGAR | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 600 | 142 km |
| 1966 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 110 | 95 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in |
Barranca has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 61°F in August to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.2") and May the driest (0.1").
Colleges & Universities in Barranca
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNAB Ciudad Universitaria | University | — | — |
| Universidad Nacional de Barranca | University | — | — |
Schools in Barranca
39 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 20475 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Fernando Carbajal Segura | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Guillermo E Billinghurst | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Sagrado Corazon Michel | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Ignacio De Loyola | — | — | — | — |
| Victor Raul Haya De La Torre-barranca | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora Del Rosario | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cayetano Heredia | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cientifico Stephen Hawking | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Juan Enrique Pestalozzi | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Bertolt Brecht | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Ventura Ccalamaqui | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 21012 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Divino Corazon De Jesus De Barranca | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Martin De Porras | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Las Palmas | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 21011 Virgen De Lourdes | — | — | — | — |
| Virgen del Carmen | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Villa Maria | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Fe Y Alegria 35 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Virgen De Fatima | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Neumann College | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 21581 Decision Campesina | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 20480 Santa Catalina | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20527 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 20528 Virgen Del Carmen | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Saco Oliveros | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Corazon De Maria | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 20979 Luis Alberto Sanchez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20478 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 21607 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Niños Del Futuro | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20526 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa El Buen Pastor | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Agustin | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Las Palmas Nueva Esperanza | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Hogar De Santa Rosa | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora De Guadalupe | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Maria Auxiliadora | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Barranca
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Nova Prime | — | MP3 |
Museums in Barranca
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caral Museum | ||||
| Museo bolivariano Simon Bolivar Pativilca | ||||
| Museo Comunitario de Supe |
Farmers Markets in Barranca
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Aviación | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado La Parada | |||||
| Mercado María Magdalena | |||||
| Mercado modelo de Barranca | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Santa Rosa | |||||
| Mercado Viejo | |||||
| Mercado Virgen de la Medalla Milagrosa | |||||
| Mercado y Reloj Central |
Hotels in Barranca
14 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Barranca
47 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Barranca
7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Barranca
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Barranca
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Barranca
7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Barranca
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Barranca
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Barranca
7 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Barranca
9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Barranca
9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Barranca
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Barranca
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Barranca
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Barranca
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Huacho Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Patao Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pativilca Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Barranca
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla San Pedro | |
| Capilla Virgen de Lourdes | |
| Iglesia Alianza Cristiana y Misionera | |
| Iglesia Buenas Nuevas | |
| Iglesia Cristiana Pentecostes del Perú | |
| Iglesia Evangelica Pentecostal Misionera Templo Sion | |
| Iglesia San Ildefonso | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Parroquia María Auxiliadora | |
| Primera Iglesia Evangelica Bautista de Barranca | |
| Santisima Cruz de Puerto Chico |
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Barranca?
Barranca has a population of 46,290 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 570 people per square mile, spread across 81.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Barranca?
Barranca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 333 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 1.6 inches.