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Borja, Peru
Loreto · Peru
Borja is a small town in Loreto, Peru with a population of 522. Elevation: 522 ft (159 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Borja
Borja is a settlement in the Datem del Marañón Province of the Loreto Region of Peru. The hamlet is located on the banks of the Marañón River at an elevation of 165 m (541 ft). In 2017 the population was 329. Established in 1619, Borja was one of the first settlements of Spanish colonists in the Amazon lowlands of Peru. Borja became a Roman Catholic mission of the Jesuit Order in 1638. Because of European diseases and enslavement of the indigenous Maina and other ethnic groups, the population of Borja and its vicinity declined from about 3,000 in 1638 to a few hundred by the late 18th century.
People
Climate
| Population | 522 |
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Coordinates | -4.4684°, -77.5440° |
| 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 | 89.7 inches (2,277 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Borja
Borja is a small town in Peru (Loreto) with a population of 522. The city sits at an elevation of 522 feet (159 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 89.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.6°F |
| 46% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 173 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Area | 7,926.3 sq mi (20,529.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.4684°N, 77.5440°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | Driest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 7.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 8.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 7.4 in |
Borja has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in July to 79°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 89.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.5") and February the driest (6.0").
Schools in Borja
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 62026 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 62303 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Wanip | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Borja | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 62161 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 62080 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 62720 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 62524 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17325 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 62227 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 62384 | — | — | — | — |
Airports Near Borja
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ciro Alegria Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Galilea Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Borja
What is the population of Borja?
Borja has a population of 522 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 7,926.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Borja?
Borja 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 173 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 89.7 inches.