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Cajaruro, Peru

Amazonas · Peru

Cajaruro is a small city in Amazonas, Peru with a population of 7,281. Elevation: 1,526 ft (465 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

7,281 Population 8/sq mi density
1,526 ft Elevation 465 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
85.9 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Cajaruro

Cajaruro

Cajaruro District is one of seven districts of the province Utcubamba in Peru.

People

Population7,281
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain85.9 in/yr
Sunny Days336/yr
Elevation1,526 ft (465 m)
Population7,281
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation1,526 ft (465 m)
Coordinates-5.7364°, -78.4256°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAmazonas
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation85.9 inches (2,183 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cajaruro

Cajaruro is a small city in Peru (Amazonas) with a population of 7,281. The city sits at an elevation of 1,526 feet (465 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 85.9 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Cajaruro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 336 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 85.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,526 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average68.3°F
26% above Peru avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,526 ft (465 m)
Area921.3 sq mi (2,386.2 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-5.7364°N, 78.4256°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 85.9"
126% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.13"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

118 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 26, 2025.

Apr 5, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M7.1 150 km
May 30, 1990 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M6.6 136 km
Apr 4, 1991 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru M6.5 147 km
May 19, 2010 83 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru M6.0 122 km
May 30, 1990 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.7 147 km
Jun 9, 1990 3 km E of Rioja, Peru M5.5 147 km
Apr 5, 1991 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.5 121 km
Jun 6, 1990 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru M5.3 141 km
Aug 17, 1992 114 km NNE of La Peca, Peru M5.3 127 km
Sep 29, 2004 48 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.2 149 km
Apr 12, 1991 21 km NNE of Rioja, Peru M5.1 149 km
Feb 9, 2021 61 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.1 126 km
Apr 17, 2019 68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru M5.1 81 km
Aug 13, 2000 64 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru M5.1 97 km
Apr 7, 1991 2 km WNW of Rioja, Peru M5.0 142 km
Apr 6, 1991 13 km NE of Olleros, Peru M5.0 99 km
Apr 5, 1991 22 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.0 134 km
May 4, 1991 5 km W of Soritor, Peru M5.0 147 km
Feb 14, 2007 72 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.0 140 km
Apr 21, 2023 northern Peru M5.0 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 2.9 in
February 76°F (24°C) 2.6 in Warmest
March 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in Wettest
April 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in
May 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in
June 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in
July 67°F (20°C) 2.0 in Coldest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in
October 74°F (23°C) 2.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 2.5 in
December 75°F (24°C) 2.5 in

Cajaruro has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 67°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.1") and August the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Cajaruro

34 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa 16606 San Jose
Institución Educativa No. 17244
Institución Educativa 16232 Segundo Natividad Diaz Carrasco
Institución Educativa No. 17329
Institución Educativa No. 17214
Institución Educativa No. 17239
Institución Educativa No. 17078
Institución Educativa No. 16262
Institución Educativa 16405 Francisco Bolognesi
Institución Educativa San Juan
Institución Educativa No. 17241
Institución Educativa No. 17296
Institución Educativa No. 17297
Institución Educativa No. 16239
Institución Educativa Sagrado Corazon De Jesus
Institución Educativa Ernesto Villanueva Muñoz
Institución Educativa No. 16229
Institución Educativa No. 17837
Institución Educativa No. 16688
Institución Educativa No. 16608
Institución Educativa Luis Alberto Sanchez
Institución Educativa No. 17033
Institución Educativa No. 17806
Institución Educativa No. 16233
Institución Educativa No. 16652
Institución Educativa Juan Velasco Alvarado
Institución Educativa No. 16236
Institución Educativa 17791 La Libertad
Institución Educativa No. 16237
Institución Educativa 16234 Lizar Acuña Cervantes
Institución Educativa No. 17041
Institución Educativa No. 17245
Institución Educativa No. 16231
Institución Educativa No. 16986
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Farmers Markets in Cajaruro

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central
Mercado Modelo Utcubamba
Mercado Principal

Clinics in Cajaruro

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cajaruro
Copallin
San Juan de la Libertad

Gas Stations in Cajaruro

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PE #3646615487

Stadiums & Teams in Cajaruro

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Airports Near Cajaruro

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chachapoyas AirportCHHMedium Airport
Shumba AirportJAEMedium Airport
Baguá AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda El Valor AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
444 m (1,457 ft)
Postal Code
01621

🇵🇪 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 Cajaruro

What is the population of Cajaruro?

Cajaruro has a population of 7,281 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 921.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cajaruro?

Cajaruro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 336 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 85.9 inches.

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