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Canelos, Peru

Loreto · Peru

Canelos is a small town in Loreto, Peru with a population of 657. Elevation: 427 ft (130 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

657 Population 0/sq mi density
427 ft Elevation 130 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
69.9 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population657
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain69.9 in/yr
Sunny Days209/yr
Elevation427 ft (130 m)
Population657
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation427 ft (130 m)
Coordinates-7.0588°, -75.1117°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLoreto
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation69.9 inches (1,775 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Canelos

Canelos is a small town in Peru (Loreto) with a population of 657. The city sits at an elevation of 427 feet (130 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.9 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Canelos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 427 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above Peru avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days209 days/yr

Geography

Elevation427 ft (130 m)
Area7,218.3 sq mi (18,695.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-7.0588°N, 75.1117°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.9"
84% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 8.74"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.99"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

246 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 9, 2025.

May 26, 2019 78 km NE of Navarro, Peru M8.0 140 km
Aug 24, 2011 64 km ESE of Contamana, Peru M7.0 92 km
Jul 12, 2007 52 km NNE of Pucallpa, Peru M6.1 126 km
Nov 1, 2000 49 km NNE of Pucallpa, Peru M5.9 125 km
Apr 24, 1996 34 km NE of Pucallpa, Peru M5.6 145 km
Sep 24, 2010 66 km NNE of Pucallpa, Peru M5.5 117 km
Dec 25, 1999 57 km ENE of Navarro, Peru M5.5 105 km
Aug 1, 2001 116 km NE of Pucallpa, Peru M5.4 138 km
Nov 28, 1998 72 km ESE of Contamana, Peru M5.4 97 km
Aug 24, 2011 67 km N of Pucallpa, Peru M5.4 102 km
Oct 6, 1991 21 km E of Contamana, Peru M5.3 46 km
Aug 27, 2010 19 km SW of Contamana, Peru M5.3 44 km
Apr 10, 2005 59 km ESE of Huicungo, Peru M5.3 143 km
Jul 23, 1997 29 km SE of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.3 141 km
Mar 28, 2024 55 km NNE of Pucallpa, Peru M5.2 122 km
Jun 8, 2017 76 km ENE of Tocache, Peru M5.2 133 km
Feb 22, 1991 Northern Peru M5.2 64 km
Jun 5, 2013 45 km NE of Pucallpa, Peru M5.2 149 km
Feb 19, 2024 12 km NNW of Chazuta, Peru M5.1 136 km
May 29, 2023 42 km N of Pucallpa, Peru M5.1 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 6.7 in
February 80°F (27°C) 6.2 in
March 80°F (27°C) 8.7 in Wettest
April 80°F (27°C) 7.6 in
May 80°F (27°C) 5.0 in
June 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 80°F (27°C) 4.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in Warmest
November 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
December 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in

Canelos has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in July to 81°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 69.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.7") and July the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Canelos

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 64258 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 61175 - - - -
Institución Educativa 64676-b - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 64250 - - - -
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Airports Near Canelos

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Buncuyo-Small Airport
Contamana Airport-Small Airport
Orellana Airport-Small Airport
Pampa Hermosa Airport-Small 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 Canelos

What is the population of Canelos?

Canelos has a population of 657 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 7,218.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Canelos?

Canelos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 209 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.9 inches.

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