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Calango, Peru

Lima region · Peru

Calango is a small town in Lima region, Peru with a population of 651. Elevation: 1,033 ft (315 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

651 Population 11/sq mi density
1,033 ft Elevation 315 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
12.6 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population651
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain12.6 in/yr
Sunny Days363/yr
Elevation1,033 ft (315 m)
Population651
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation1,033 ft (315 m)
Coordinates-12.5262°, -76.5441°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLima region
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation12.6 inches (320 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Calango

Calango is a small town in Peru (Lima region) with a population of 651. The city sits at an elevation of 1,033 feet (315 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Calango enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 363 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 12.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,033 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average69.3°F
28% above Peru avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days363 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,033 ft (315 m)
Area59.7 sq mi (154.7 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates-12.5262°N, 76.5441°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.6"
67% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 0.28"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

322 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Jul 8, 2025.

Aug 15, 2007 41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M8.0 96 km
Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 97 km
May 16, 1992 4 km E of San Clemente, Peru M6.1 136 km
Aug 18, 2007 7 km NNW of Paracas, Peru M6.0 145 km
Feb 2, 2009 40 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M6.0 117 km
Jun 23, 2021 11 km WSW of Mala, Peru M5.9 28 km
Aug 17, 2007 44 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.9 120 km
Aug 19, 2007 45 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.8 122 km
Aug 16, 2007 38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.8 92 km
Sep 22, 2010 6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru M5.7 109 km
May 8, 2003 90 km WSW of Chilca, Peru M5.7 110 km
Apr 21, 2001 51 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.6 115 km
Aug 16, 2007 22 km SSW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.6 81 km
Jun 15, 2025 37 km WSW of Callao, Peru M5.6 105 km
Oct 1, 1996 19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru M5.6 34 km
Aug 16, 2007 43 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.6 118 km
Aug 19, 2007 32 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.6 123 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 74 km
May 28, 2003 33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru M5.6 70 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km SE of Omas, Peru M5.5 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 26.0 m (85 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1586 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 26.0 m 22 128 km
1746 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 24.0 m 5,941 92 km
2007 S. PERU Earthquake 10.1 m 596 96 km
1865 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 2.0 m 5 84 km
1806 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 1.0 m 77 km
1974 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 0.9 m 78 138 km
1878 CENTRAL PERU Unknown 5 77 km
1860 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 77 km
1687 S. PERU Earthquake 5,000 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
February 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Warmest
March 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
April 69°F (20°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in Wettest
August 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in Coldest
September 61°F (16°C) 0.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in

Calango has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 60°F in August to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.3") and April the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Calango

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 20206
Institución Educativa 20130 Jesus Rey
Institución Educativa Maria Reiche
Institución Educativa No. 20208
Institución Educativa No. 20969
Institución Educativa 20207 Domingo Huapaya Calatayud
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Radio Stations near Calango

37 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Oxígeno música, pop AAC 130 kbps
La Salsa Maestra afro-latin music, salsa MP3
Panamericana Retro Rock 00s, 80s AAC+ 127 kbps
Radio Megamix Lima cumbia peruana, reggaeton AAC 130 kbps
Boleros Inolvidables (FMLima) bolero, boleros MP3
Radio Románticas Inolvidables (FMLima) baladas en español, bolero MP3
Panamericana Latino Refrescante 00s, latin pop AAC+ 127 kbps
Mambo INN Radio salsa MP3 320 kbps
Generacion Kpop kpop AAC+ 64 kbps
Karibeña AAC 96 kbps
Radio Nacional del Perú nacional, national UNKNOWN
FMLima adult contemporary, retro music MP3
La Ñ (FMLima) 80s rock, latin america rock MP3
Nuevaolera 60's, baladas en español MP3
Radio 1160 Peru musica variada AAC+ 128 kbps
Señal Pitara Radio MP3 128 kbps
Onda Cero Te Activa latin pop, música urbana AAC 125 kbps
Ovación (620 AM) deportes, soccer news AAC+ 49 kbps
Panamericana Salsa Power classic salsa AAC+ 127 kbps
Ovación 620 AM sports AAC+ 49 kbps
StereoLima oldies AAC+ 128 kbps
Moderna Radio Papá news talk music MP3 192 kbps
Radio Cumbia Mix corridos cumbia 70 80 varios, cumbia peruana AAC+ 127 kbps
Radio Maria Peru (OAX-4M, 580 kHz AM / OBT-4Z 97.7 MHz FM, Lima) catholic, religion AAC+ 48 kbps
Sol Frecuencia Primera Radio MP3 64 kbps
RADIO MEGA MIX 96.7 FM Perú AAC 128 kbps
Filarmonía (OCR-4V, 102.7 MHz FM, Lima) (IRTP) classical music, cultural programming MP3 192 kbps
Radio RPP Mundial soccer AAC 128 kbps
Doble Nueve - Classic beat, blues rock AAC+ 32 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
RPP Mundial sports UNKNOWN
Radio Un Hueco en el Espacio classic rock oldies AAC+ 256 kbps
Mundo Beatles (MP3) classic rock, indie MP3
Mundo Beatles Radio (MP3) classic rock, indie MP3
RPP Mundial (Check 25/11/2022) soccer AAC 128 kbps

Farmers Markets in Calango

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central de San Bartolo
Mercado Municipal de Punta Negra
Mercado Relma
Mercado San José
Mercado San Pedro de Mala
Mercado Señor de la Ascencion de Cachuy
Mercado Señor de Los Milagros
Mercado Sur Plaza de Mala
Mercado Virgen de Chapi
Mercado Virgen de Las Mercedes
Santiago Camacho

Breweries in Calango

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Barra Cervecera

Stadiums & Teams in Calango

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Calango

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jorge Chávez International AirportLIMLarge Airport
Aeroclub Alas del MarSmall Airport
Las Palmas Air BaseSmall Airport
Las Plumas AirportSmall Airport
Lib Mandi Metropolitan AirportSmall Airport
Revalora AirportSmall Airport
San Bartolo 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 Calango

What is the population of Calango?

Calango has a population of 651 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 59.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Calango?

Calango enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 363 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.6 inches.

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