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Catacaos, Peru

Piura · Peru

Catacaos is a mid-size city in Piura, Peru with a population of 57,304. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

57,304 Population 34/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
32.0 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Catacaos

Catacaos

Catacaos is a town in the Piura Province, Piura Region, Peru. It is known for its gastronomy and crafts.

People

Population57,304
Density34/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain32.0 in/yr
Sunny Days349/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Population57,304
Population Density34 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates-5.2667°, -80.6833°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvincePiura
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation32.0 inches (812 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Catacaos

Catacaos is a mid-size city in Peru (Piura) with a population of 57,304. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.0 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in Catacaos

Catacaos has an average annual temperature of 25.1°C (77°F). The hottest month is Feb (28.8°C), the coldest is Aug (22.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 149 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.9°C / 82°F 22.2° / 33.6° 26.6
Feb 28.8°C / 84°F 23.4° / 34.2° 39.8
Mar 28.6°C / 83°F 23.1° / 34.2° 52.5
Apr 27.2°C / 81°F 21.5° / 33° 16.1
May 25°C / 77°F 19.6° / 30.5° 1.6
Jun 23.4°C / 74°F 18.3° / 28.5° 0.8
Jul 22.6°C / 73°F 17.5° / 27.6° 0.5
Aug 22.4°C / 72°F 16.9° / 27.8° 0.0
Sep 22.8°C / 73°F 17° / 28.6° 0.2
Oct 23.2°C / 74°F 17.3° / 29° 1.5
Nov 24°C / 75°F 18° / 30° 1.0
Dec 25.8°C / 78°F 19.9° / 31.8° 8.7
Catacaos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 349 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 32.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average76.6°F
42% above Peru avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days349 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area1,700.3 sq mi (4,403.8 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates-5.2667°N, 80.6833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.0"
16% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.75"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 15, 2014 16 km W of Sechura, Peru M6.3 47 km
Aug 12, 2013 96 km WSW of Paita, Peru M6.2 138 km
Jul 30, 2021 7 km E of Sullana, Peru M6.2 40 km
Feb 15, 2009 near the coast of northern Peru M6.1 69 km
Mar 20, 1991 27 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M6.0 63 km
Apr 21, 2002 34 km SW of Sechura, Peru M5.9 69 km
Jun 30, 1997 11 km NNW of La Breita, Peru M5.8 126 km
Mar 26, 2009 59 km WSW of Sechura, Peru M5.8 88 km
May 22, 2000 5 km WNW of Máncora, Peru M5.8 138 km
Aug 15, 1997 44 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M5.7 80 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 138 km
Mar 29, 1991 22 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.6 148 km
Nov 30, 1995 107 km WSW of Sechura, Peru M5.6 137 km
Jan 20, 1990 73 km SW of Sechura, Peru M5.5 109 km
Jun 19, 2011 48 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M5.5 84 km
Apr 3, 2012 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru M5.4 15 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 133 km
Aug 27, 2009 44 km SSW of Paita, Peru M5.3 64 km
Jun 24, 2005 43 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M5.3 79 km
Jun 29, 2001 19 km NW of Papayal, Peru M5.3 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 0.3 in
February 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in Warmest
March 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in Wettest
April 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
May 74°F (24°C) 0.0 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
August 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Coldest
September 69°F (20°C) 0.0 in Driest
October 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in

Catacaos has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 68°F in August to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.8") and September the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Catacaos

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 14039
Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora De Las Mercedes, Gran Mariscala Del Peru
Institución Educativa Juan De Mori
Institución Educativa 14037 Santiago A Requena Castro
Institución Educativa Jose Jacobo Cruz Villegas
Institución Educativa Heroica Villa
Institución Educativa Virgen Del Carmen
Institución Educativa 15008 Cristo Rey
Institución Educativa Almirante Miguel Grau
Institución Educativa 1327
Institución Educativa No. 15324
Institución Educativa Crfa Catac Ccaos
Institución Educativa No. 20111
Institución Educativa San Carlos
Institución Educativa No. 15313
Institución Educativa 14036 San Miguel Arcangel
Institución Educativa Mariano Diaz
Institución Educativa Happy Boy
Institución Educativa San Juan Bautista
Institución Educativa Santa Maria
Institución Educativa Maria Auxiliadora
Institución Educativa Santa Teresa
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Radio Stations near Catacaos

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Girasol local radio AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Girasol Piura cumbia salsa tecno 70 80 baladas varios AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Catacaos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa del Almirante Miguel Grau
Museo de Sitio Narihualá
Museo del BCRP
Museo Municipal Vicús

Libraries in Catacaos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca de Piura0.0
Biblioteca de Piura0.0
Biblioteca Principal UNP0.0

Farmers Markets in Catacaos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Asociación Mercado de Frutas "José Olaya"
Mercado Anexo
Mercado Central de Abastos
Mercado Central de Castilla
Mercado de Abastos Villa Casa Grande
Mercado de Especies Marinas
Mercado El Sol
Mercado La Plataforma
Mercado Mayorista Las Capullanas - ECOMAPSA
Mercado Minorista de Pescado "SITMINPEP"
Mercado Minosrista Las Capullanas
Mercado Modelo
Mercado San Bernardo
Mercado San Miguel
Mercado Santa Rosa
Mercado Sixto Zapata Melendez
Mercado Zonal de San Martín
Mercado Zonal San Francisco
Mercado Zonal San José
Plaza Castilla
Plaza Castilla

Restaurants in Catacaos

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Chayo
Picanteria El Rinconcito Cataquence

Clinics in Catacaos

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Materno Infantil-Catacaos

Bus Stations in Catacaos

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Buses 6M

Gas Stations in Catacaos

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Servicios Sandoval Hermanos

Stadiums & Teams in Catacaos

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Catacaos

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Captain Victor Montes Arias International AirportTYLMedium Airport
PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International AirportPIUMedium Airport
El Pato Air BaseSmall Airport
Paita AirportSmall Airport
Yapatera AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Catacaos

24 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
C.S
Carita feliz
Centro de Atencion Primaria Cap III Metropolitano
Centro de Salud Materno Infantil-Catacaos
Centro Médico Materno El Hogar de la Madre
Centro Médico Regional Piura
CERSAC - Centro Especializado de Rehabilitación y Traumatología
Clínica Oftalmológica Pongo
Consultorio Obstetrico
Establecimiento de Salud Chapairá
Establecimiento de Salud Chiclayito
Establecimiento de Salud I-2 Simbila
Establecimiento de Salud I-3 El Indio
Establecimiento de salud María Goretti
Laboratorio Labonorte
Laboratorio Referencial de Salud Piura
Oncosalud
P.S
Policlínico El Buen Samaritano
Policlinico PNP
Policlínico PNP Almirante Miguel Grau
Posta Médica Municipal Ricardo Jáuregui
Puesto de Salud La Legua
Resocentro- Centro Especializado de Resonancia Magnética

Churches & Religious Organizations in Catacaos

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla del Carmen
Capilla San Pedro
Capilla Virgen del Carmen
Iglesia Virgen de las Mercedes
Parróquia San Juan Bautista
San Juan Bautista
Sociedad Del Apostol San Pedro

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
28 m (92 ft)

🇵🇪 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 Catacaos

What is the population of Catacaos?

Catacaos has a population of 57,304 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 1,700.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Catacaos?

Catacaos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 349 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.0 inches.

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