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Barranquita, Peru

San Martín Department · Peru

Barranquita is a small town in San Martín Department, Peru with a population of 2,163. Elevation: 535 ft (163 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

2,163 Population 5/sq mi density
535 ft Elevation 163 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
91.3 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Barranquita

Barranquita District is one of eleven districts of the province Lamas in Peru. Barranquita is located in the San Martin Region of Peru at 5°10'0" south of the equator and 76°57'0" west of the Prime Meridian. The District Mayorship is held by Segundo Roger Reátegui Chumbe, a member of the Fuerza Communal political party.

People

Population2,163
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain91.3 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation535 ft (163 m)
Population2,163
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation535 ft (163 m)
Coordinates-6.2667°, -76.0167°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceSan Martín Department
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation91.3 inches (2,318 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Barranquita

Barranquita is a small town in Peru (San Martín Department) with a population of 2,163. The city sits at an elevation of 535 feet (163 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 91.3 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Barranquita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 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 91.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 535 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above Peru avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation535 ft (163 m)
Area404.6 sq mi (1,047.8 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-6.2667°N, 76.0167°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.3"
140% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 10.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

237 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 97 km
Apr 5, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M7.1 123 km
May 30, 1990 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M6.6 137 km
Apr 4, 1991 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru M6.5 126 km
Sep 10, 2016 51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru M6.1 129 km
Jan 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.8 118 km
Apr 29, 2000 30 km S of Soritor, Peru M5.7 116 km
May 30, 1990 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.7 126 km
Feb 12, 1995 15 km N of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.6 57 km
Jun 9, 1990 3 km E of Rioja, Peru M5.5 126 km
Dec 25, 1999 57 km ENE of Navarro, Peru M5.5 84 km
Oct 25, 2012 5 km ESE of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.4 39 km
May 7, 2020 47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru M5.3 97 km
Apr 10, 2005 59 km ESE of Huicungo, Peru M5.3 149 km
Jun 6, 1990 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru M5.3 133 km
Aug 6, 2002 58 km S of Barranca, Peru M5.3 121 km
Jul 23, 1997 29 km SE of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.3 20 km
Apr 12, 1991 32 km NNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.2 128 km
Apr 4, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.2 122 km
Apr 5, 1991 6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru M5.2 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 8.7 in Coldest
February 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in
March 80°F (27°C) 10.8 in Wettest
April 80°F (27°C) 8.1 in
May 80°F (27°C) 6.8 in
June 80°F (26°C) 4.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in Driest
August 80°F (27°C) 4.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 5.5 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.7 in Warmest
November 81°F (27°C) 8.8 in
December 81°F (27°C) 7.5 in

Barranquita has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 64°F in January to 81°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 84.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (10.8") and July the driest (3.8").

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Schools in Barranquita

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 786
Institución Educativa No. 621
Institución Educativa No. 8
Institución Educativa 0570 Bilingue
Institución Educativa 0279 Bilingue
Institución Educativa No. 457
Institución Educativa No. 367
Institución Educativa Selva Alegre
Institución Educativa No. 762
Institución Educativa No. 548
Institución Educativa No. 373
Institución Educativa No. 677
Institución Educativa No. 702
Institución Educativa No. 27
Institución Educativa No. 370
Institución educativa No. 773
Institución Educativa No. 590
Institución Educativa No. 537
Institución Educativa No. 591
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Radio Stations near Barranquita

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Karicia local music MP3 128 kbps

Clinics in Barranquita

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barranquita Caynarachi

Airports Near Barranquita

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes AirportTPPMedium Airport
Moises Benzaquen Rengifo AirportYMSMedium Airport
Alao AirportSmall Airport
Chazuta AirportSmall Airport
Lamas AirportSmall Airport
Picota AirportSmall Airport
Pucacaca AirportSmall Airport
San José de Sisa AirportSmall 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 Barranquita

What is the population of Barranquita?

Barranquita has a population of 2,163 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 404.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Barranquita?

Barranquita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 91.3 inches.

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