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Belen, Peru
Loreto · Peru
Belen is a mid-size city in Loreto, Peru with a population of 57,824. Elevation: 335 ft (102 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
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About Belen
Barrio de Belén, también conocida como La Venecia Amazónica o simplemente Belén, es una sección de Belén, Iquitos, en el Perú. El barrio es uno de los puntos turísticos y con gran fuerza comercial en Iquitos, y está dividida en Alto Belén y Bajo Belén. Su nombre se debe a su arquitectura convencional compuesta principalmente por palafitos y balsas hogareñas. La vida suburbana estacionalmente cambio de ritmo por la crecida y descenso del Itaya.
People
Climate
| Population | 57,824 |
| Population Density | 111 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Coordinates | -3.7602°, -73.2497° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Loreto |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 109.1 inches (2,770 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Belen
Belen is a mid-size city in Peru (Loreto) with a population of 57,824. The city sits at an elevation of 335 feet (102 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 109.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Belen
Belen has an average annual temperature of 27.1°C (81°F). The hottest month is Oct (27.6°C), the coldest is Jul (26.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 3246 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.1°F |
| 46% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 138 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Area | 519.6 sq mi (1,345.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 111/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.7602°N, 73.2497°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 11.1 in | |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 10.9 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 11.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 10.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | Warmest |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 10.9 in |
Belen has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in July to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 109.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (11.7") and July the driest (5.8").
Schools in Belen
38 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa 60002 Antonio Alvarez Vasquez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Aleluya | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cristo Rey | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 60014 Santo Cristo Bagazan | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 60010 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 60005 Maria Parado De Bellido | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 61004 Juan Pablo Ii | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Kairo's | — | — | — | — |
| Divino Niño Jesus | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Divino Niño | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 60138 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 61008 Juan Bautista Mori Rosales | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 60001 Meneleo Meza Lopez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora De Fatima | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 61003 Maria Auxiliadora | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 61002 Andres Bello | — | — | — | — |
| Emilio Romero Padilla | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Agustin | — | — | — | — |
| Reyna De Las Americas | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 60026 Ruy Guzman Hidalgo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 6010127 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 60098 Mohena Caño | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 601329 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 60368 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 60961 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 60119 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 6010279 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 6010171 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 601077 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 601605 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 60743 Enry Herve Linares Soto | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 601536 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 60192 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa La Victoria De Jesus | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 601555 Tarapaca | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 61006 Sara Alicia Saberbein Pinedo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución educativa No. 601051 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 60022 Diego Natal Juan | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Belen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayapua | ||||
| Ayapua | ||||
| Culturas Indigenas Amazonas | ||||
| Culturas Indigenas Amazonas | ||||
| Museo de Barcos Históricos | ||||
| Museo de Barcos Históricos | ||||
| Museo de Culturas Indígenas Amazónicas | ||||
| Museo de Culturas Indígenas Amazónicas | ||||
| Museo Etnográfico | ||||
| Museo Etnográfico |
Libraries in Belen
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca del Ministerio de Cultura | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Ministerio de Cultura | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Belen
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellavista Market | |||||
| Bellavista Market | |||||
| El Mercadillo | |||||
| Mercadillo de Punchana | |||||
| Mercadillo de Punchana | |||||
| Mercado Celia Ruíz Cachique | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado de Productores | |||||
| Mercado La Norteñita | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Teniente Manuel Clavero | |||||
| Super Mercado Amy |
Hotels in Belen
10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Belen
11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Belen
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Belen
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Belen
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Belen
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Belen
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Belen
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Belen
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio de Santa Clara | ||
| Estadio Max Augustín |
Airports Near Belen
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport | IQT | Large Airport |
| Teniente Bergerie Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Belen
11 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Cardozo | ||
| Centro de Atencion Primaria III Iquitos | ||
| Centro de Atencion Primaria III Punchana | ||
| Centro de Salud San Antonio | ||
| Ipress I-2 Masusa | ||
| NeuroLab | ||
| Policlínico San Martín | ||
| Progreso de San Juan Bautista | ||
| Puesto de Salud América de San Juan Bautista | ||
| Puesto de Salud San José de Lupuna | ||
| Rumococha |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Belen
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| San Agustin |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Belen
What is the population of Belen?
Belen has a population of 57,824 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 111 people per square mile, spread across 519.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Belen?
Belen has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 138 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 109.1 inches.