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Cañaveral, Peru

Tumbes · Peru

Cañaveral is a small town in Tumbes, Peru with a population of 351. Elevation: 453 ft (138 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

351 Population 1/sq mi density
453 ft Elevation 138 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
11.6 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Cañaveral

Cañaveral is a town in the Contralmirante Villar Province of the Tumbes Region in northwestern Peru. It is the capital of the Casitas District and has a population of 494 (1999).

People

Population351
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain11.6 in/yr
Sunny Days315/yr
Elevation453 ft (138 m)
Population351
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation453 ft (138 m)
Coordinates-3.9417°, -80.6508°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceTumbes
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation11.6 inches (295 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cañaveral

Cañaveral is a small town in Peru (Tumbes) with a population of 351. The city sits at an elevation of 453 feet (138 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Cañaveral has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 315 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 11.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 453 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average76.1°F
41% above Peru avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation453 ft (138 m)
Area421.6 sq mi (1,091.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-3.9417°N, 80.6508°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.6"
69% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

247 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

May 21, 2005 55 km NW of Zorritos, Peru M6.3 82 km
Jul 30, 2021 7 km E of Sullana, Peru M6.2 108 km
May 22, 2000 5 km WNW of Máncora, Peru M5.8 52 km
Jun 30, 1997 11 km NNW of La Breita, Peru M5.8 39 km
Mar 29, 1991 22 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.6 29 km
Feb 10, 1990 58 km NNW of Zorritos, Peru M5.6 88 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 36 km
Apr 3, 2012 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru M5.4 138 km
Aug 21, 2023 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador M5.4 112 km
May 8, 2025 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.4 13 km
Apr 22, 2007 45 km NNW of Máncora, Peru M5.4 68 km
Aug 3, 2014 24 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.4 30 km
Feb 16, 1990 55 km NNW of Tumbes, Peru M5.3 91 km
Aug 11, 2004 66 km NW of Tumbes, Peru M5.3 97 km
Aug 18, 1992 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador M5.3 142 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 50 km
Jun 29, 2001 19 km NW of Papayal, Peru M5.3 23 km
Mar 5, 1997 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru M5.3 30 km
Jan 26, 2014 25 km WNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.3 25 km
Jul 29, 1990 11 km E of La Huaca, Peru M5.2 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1953 N. PERU Earthquake 1.0 m 6 61 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 1.8 in
February 79°F (26°C) 2.3 in Warmest
March 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in Wettest
April 79°F (26°C) 1.8 in
May 77°F (25°C) 0.7 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Coldest
September 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in
October 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in
November 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in

Cañaveral has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in August to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 11.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Cañaveral

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 70
Institución Educativa Trigal
Institución Educativa 074 Hilario Montoya Saldarriaga
Institución Educativa 086 Amantes De La Naturaleza
Institución Educativa 079 Francisco Bolognesi Cervantes
Institución Educativa 081 Daniel Alcides Carrion
Institución Educativa 073 Maria Julia Hernandez De Melendez
Institución Educativa 077 Floro Boulangger Peña
Institución Educativa Ciro Alegria Bazan
Institución Educativa No. 75
Institución Educativa 076 Luz Merino Merino
Institución Educativa 080 Petra Vargas De Ordoñez
Colegio Ciro Alegría Bazán
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Radio Stations near Cañaveral

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO IMPACTO 107.9 (EC) AAC 128 kbps

Farmers Markets in Cañaveral

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal de Casa Blanqueada

Clinics in Cañaveral

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Cañaveral

Airports Near Cañaveral

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Captain Pedro Canga Rodríguez International AirportTBPMedium Airport
Captain Victor Montes Arias International AirportTYLMedium Airport
Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra AirportMRRMedium Airport
Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International AirportETRMedium Airport
Carabon AirportSmall Airport
El Pato Air BaseSmall Airport
Walter Braedt Segú AirportPTLSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
136 m (446 ft)
Postal Code
24450

🇵🇪 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 Cañaveral

What is the population of Cañaveral?

Cañaveral has a population of 351 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 421.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cañaveral?

Cañaveral has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 315 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.6 inches.

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