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Bretaña, Peru

Loreto · Peru

Bretaña is a small town in Loreto, Peru with a population of 1,686. Elevation: 358 ft (109 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

1,686 Population 1/sq mi density
358 ft Elevation 109 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
99.0 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population1,686
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain99.0 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Population1,686
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Coordinates-5.2667°, -74.2833°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLoreto
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation99.0 inches (2,516 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bretaña

Bretaña is a small town in Peru (Loreto) with a population of 1,686. The city sits at an elevation of 358 feet (109 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 99.0 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Bretaña has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 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 99.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 358 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above Peru avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Area1,233.1 sq mi (3,193.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-5.2667°N, 74.2833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 99.0"
161% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 10.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 4.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.6 on Mar 26, 2025.

May 26, 2019 78 km NE of Navarro, Peru M8.0 125 km
Dec 25, 1999 57 km ENE of Navarro, Peru M5.5 146 km
Jan 8, 2019 48 km WSW of Nauta, Peru M5.2 79 km
Feb 20, 2017 85 km E of Lagunas, Peru M5.1 71 km
Sep 14, 1996 57 km E of Lagunas, Peru M4.9 97 km
May 29, 2019 72 km NE of Lagunas, Peru M4.8 123 km
Jul 20, 2022 85 km NE of Navarro, Peru M4.7 116 km
Jul 12, 2013 73 km ENE of Navarro, Peru M4.6 129 km
Apr 3, 1993 85 km ENE of Navarro, Peru M4.6 117 km
May 5, 2024 77 km NE of Navarro, Peru M4.6 125 km
Mar 26, 2025 54 km ENE of Navarro, Peru M4.6 149 km
May 24, 2006 74 km WSW of Santa Elena, Peru M4.5 119 km
Jul 2, 2010 72 km ENE of Navarro, Peru M4.5 133 km
Jul 28, 2015 87 km ENE of Navarro, Peru M4.5 113 km
Sep 6, 2019 70 km SE of Lagunas, Peru M4.5 127 km
May 18, 2019 91 km ENE of Lagunas, Peru M4.5 95 km
Mar 29, 2011 85 km E of Navarro, Peru M4.5 133 km
Sep 17, 1999 88 km E of Navarro, Peru M4.5 140 km
May 27, 2005 29 km W of Santa Elena, Peru M4.5 84 km
Feb 6, 2021 73 km ENE of Navarro, Peru M4.4 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 9.6 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 8.6 in
March 80°F (27°C) 10.5 in Wettest
April 80°F (27°C) 9.7 in
May 80°F (27°C) 7.9 in
June 79°F (26°C) 6.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in Driest
August 80°F (26°C) 4.7 in
September 80°F (27°C) 6.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.7 in Warmest
November 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in
December 81°F (27°C) 9.2 in

Bretaña has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 93.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (10.5") and July the driest (4.3").

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Schools in Bretaña

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 60633
Institución Educativa Bretaña
Institución Educativa No. 601007
Institución Educativa No. 60664
Institución Educativa No. 60706
Institución Educativa 60632 Corina Cabrera Burga
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Clinics in Bretaña

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PE #7066707933

Airports Near Bretaña

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nauta AirportSmall Airport
Saramuro 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 Bretaña

What is the population of Bretaña?

Bretaña has a population of 1,686 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,233.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bretaña?

Bretaña has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 99.0 inches.

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