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Caleta de Carquín, Peru
Lima region · Peru
Caleta de Carquín is a small city in Lima region, Peru with a population of 5,514. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Caleta de Carquín
Huacho is a city in Peru, capital of the Huaura Province and capital of the Lima Region. Also is the most populated city of the Lima Region and Norte Chico. It is located 223 feet above sea level and 148 km north of the city of Lima. The city is located on the Pan-American Highway and it is close to the Lachay National Reserve, so it has extensive vegetation and wildlife.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,514 |
| Population Density | 3,151 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | -11.0925°, -77.6267° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Lima region |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 1.8 inches (45 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Caleta de Carquín
Caleta de Carquín is a small city in Peru (Lima region) with a population of 5,514. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.8 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.9°F |
| 35% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 363 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,151/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.0925°N, 77.6267°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 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 | 120 km |
| 1586 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 26.0 m | 22 | 135 km |
| 1746 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 5,941 | 111 km |
| 1966 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 110 | 117 km |
| 1865 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 5 | 116 km |
| 1806 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 126 km |
| 1974 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 78 | 132 km |
| 1878 | CENTRAL PERU | Unknown | — | 5 | 122 km |
| 1860 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Caleta de Carquín has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 59°F in August to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 2.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.4") and December the driest (0.0").
Schools in Caleta de Carquín
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Corazon De Jesus | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Pedro Chanel | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20313 | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio 20313 Virgen de la Merced | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20314 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jose Olaya Balandra | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Caleta de Carquín
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Nova Prime | — | MP3 |
Museums in Caleta de Carquín
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balcón de Huaura y museo de sitio | ||||
| Caral Museum | ||||
| Centro de Interpretacion | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico Regional |
Farmers Markets in Caleta de Carquín
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado "La Parada" | |||||
| Mercado Centenario | |||||
| Mercado Central y Modelo | |||||
| Mercado Cruz de Cano | |||||
| Mercado Modelo y Central | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Huaura | |||||
| Mercado Parada Luis Pardo | |||||
| Plaza Auto Servicios | |||||
| Santa Rosa |
Hotels in Caleta de Carquín
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Caleta de Carquín
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Caleta de Carquín
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Caleta de Carquín
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Huacho Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Patao Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pativilca Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Caleta de Carquín
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Canta Gallo | |
| Iglesia San Pedro | |
| Las asambleas de dios de Peru |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Caleta de Carquín?
Caleta de Carquín has a population of 5,514 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 3,151 people per square mile, spread across 1.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Caleta de Carquín?
Caleta de Carquín has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 363 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 1.8 inches.