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Buena Vista, Peru
Lima region · Peru
Buena Vista is a small town in Lima region, Peru with a population of 988. Elevation: 289 ft (88 m). Average temperature: 65°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Buena Vista
Chancay is a small city located 78 km (48 mi) north of Lima. Its population is 63,378. The Chancay culture was a pre-Columbian archaeological culture, later part of the Inca Empire.
People
Climate
| Population | 988 |
| Population Density | 8 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Coordinates | -11.5455°, -77.2541° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Lima region |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 1.2 inches (30 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Buena Vista
Buena Vista is a small town in Peru (Lima region) with a population of 988. The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet (88 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.4°F |
| 21% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Area | 124.9 sq mi (323.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.5455°N, 77.2541°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 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 | 92 km |
| 1586 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 26.0 m | 22 | 97 km |
| 1746 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 5,941 | 51 km |
| 1865 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 5 | 53 km |
| 1806 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 64 km |
| 1974 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 78 | 99 km |
| 1878 | CENTRAL PERU | Unknown | — | 5 | 58 km |
| 1860 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 64 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in |
Buena Vista has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 59°F in August to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.2") and November the driest (0.0").
Schools in Buena Vista
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa 21570 Estrellita De Belen | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 21568 Santa Rosa De Lima | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 21556 Los Vencedores De Torre Blanc | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 20395 Nuestra Señora De Fatima | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 20881 Santisima Virgen Maria | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Misionera | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Buena Vista
30 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Oxígeno | música, pop | AAC 130 kbps | |
| La Salsa Maestra | afro-latin music, salsa | MP3 | |
| Radio Corazón (94.3 FM Lima) | baladas en español, musica romantica | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Felicidad 88.9 | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Z Rock & Pop | classic rock, pop | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Generacion Kpop | kpop | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Mambo INN Radio | salsa | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Amor por Cable | amor, baladas | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Nacional del Perú | nacional, national | UNKNOWN | |
| Radio Onda Cero | urban contemporary, urban music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio 1160 Peru | musica variada | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Señal Pitara Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio La Zona (90.5 FM, Lima) | contemporary hits, juvenil | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Ovación (620 AM) | deportes, soccer news | AAC+ 49 kbps | |
| Rock and Pop Classics | 2000s, 2010s | MP3 | |
| Filarmonía (OCR-4V, 102.7 MHz FM, Lima) (IRTP) | classical music, cultural programming | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Moderna Radio Papá | news talk music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Vinilo ¡Tu radio retro! 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000 | oldies & retro hits 70s 80s 90s 00s | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Doble Nueve - Millennial | — | AAC+ 36 kbps | |
| Radio RPP Mundial | soccer | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Funky Hits | disco, funk | MP3 | |
| Red Radio Integridad (RRI) | online christian radio, religious | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Doble Nueve - Live | alternative indie rock, indie | AAC+ 36 kbps | |
| Radio Un Hueco en el Espacio | classic rock oldies | AAC+ 256 kbps | |
| Radio Latidos 94.7 FM (Huaral) | local radio | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| RPP Mundial | sports | UNKNOWN | |
| MAX RADIO STATION | variada | MP3 | |
| Mundo Beatles Radio (MP3) | classic rock, indie | MP3 | |
| Mundo Beatles (MP3) | classic rock, indie | MP3 | |
| Radio Enmanuel Huaycán | música y noticias, noticias | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Buena Vista
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chancay Museum | ||||
| Museo de Ancón | ||||
| Museo de la cultura Chancay | ||||
| Museo Sitio de Ancon |
Libraries in Buena Vista
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal de Huaral | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Huaral | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Zoíla Casas Calderón | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Buena Vista
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asoc. Mercado de Frutas N°1 de Huaral "El Palmo" | |||||
| Galería Cahuas | |||||
| Galería La Pirámide | |||||
| La Nacional Plaza | |||||
| Mega Mercado ACOMESAR | |||||
| Mercado 21 de Julio | |||||
| Mercado Carlos Mora | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Chancay | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos de Huaral | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos de Huaral | |||||
| Mercado de Frutas García Alonso | |||||
| Mercado de Hortalizas | |||||
| Mercado de San José | |||||
| Mercado El Rosario | |||||
| Mercado La Variante de Ancón | |||||
| Mercado Mayorista de Frutas El Huarangal | |||||
| Mercado Modelo | |||||
| Mercado Modelo Villas de Ancón |
Restaurants in Buena Vista
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Buena Vista
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Buena Vista
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Buena Vista
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Buena Vista
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Buena Vista
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jorge Chávez International Airport | LIM | Large Airport |
| Huacho Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Palmas Air Base | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Buena Vista
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla de Macarena | |
| Iglesia Adventista del 7mo Día. | |
| Iglesia de Nueva Estrella | |
| SANTO TORIBIO DE MOGROBEJO |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
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What is the population of Buena Vista?
Buena Vista has a population of 988 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 124.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Buena Vista?
Buena Vista enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 1.2 inches.