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Celendín, Peru
Cajamarca Department · Peru
Celendín is a small city in Cajamarca Department, Peru with a population of 14,660. Elevation: 8,625 ft (2,629 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Celendín
Celendín is an Andean town in northern Peru, capital of the province of Celendín, in the department of Cajamarca. It is on the road between the city of Cajamarca and the city of Chachapoyas.
People
Climate
| Population | 14,660 |
| Population Density | 75 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,625 ft (2,629 m) |
| Coordinates | -6.8654°, -78.1455° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Cajamarca Department |
| Average Temperature | 43°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.2 inches (1,199 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Celendín
Celendín is a small city in Peru (Cajamarca Department) with a population of 14,660. The city sits at an elevation of 8,625 feet (2,629 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Celendín
Celendín has an average annual temperature of 14.8°C (59°F). The hottest month is Nov (15.7°C), the coldest is Jul (13.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 578 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 43.2°F |
| 20% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 341 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,625 ft (2,629 m) |
| Area | 196.3 sq mi (508.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 75/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.8654°N, 78.1455°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in |
Celendín has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in January to 63°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (0.7").
Schools in Celendín
48 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Niño Dios De Pumarume | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 82394 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 82390 Pedro Paula Augusto Gil | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Albert Einstein | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora Del Carmen | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 82392 Nuestra Señora De Fatima | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Cristo El Redentor | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Celendin | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Semillero De Ingenieros | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 83009 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 82391 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Manuel De Pierola Castro | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa San Marcos | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 82437 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 82435 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Molinopampa | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 82399 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 821451 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 82433 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Jesus De Nazaret | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 82483 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 82402 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Centro de Aplicacion del ISP Arístides Merino Merino | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Coronel Cortegana | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Cegne Celendin | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 821422 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 82432 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 82118 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 82442 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Horacio Zeballos | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 821338 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 82990 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa San Antonio | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 82443 | - | - | - | - |
| Celendin | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 82438 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 82444 | - | - | - | - |
| Pedro Ortiz Montoya | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 82401 Virgen De La Candelaria | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 82403 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 821234 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 821539 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 82440 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 82445 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 82987 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Pedro Paula Agusto Gil | - | - | - | - |
| Unibact | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 821534 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Celendín
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Stereo TV | peruvian cumbia, pop music | MP3 192 kbps |
Farmers Markets in Celendín
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado ganadero |
Hotels in Celendín
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Celendín
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Celendín
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Celendín
4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Celendín
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Celendín
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Celendín
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chachapoyas Airport | CHH | Medium Airport |
| Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport | CJA | Medium Airport |
| Celendín Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chota Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lagunas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pampa Grande Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Francisco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Nicolas Airport | RIM | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Celendín
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Virgen del Carmen | |
| Parroquia Celendín |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
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What is the population of Celendín?
Celendín has a population of 14,660 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 75 people per square mile, spread across 196.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Celendín?
Celendín has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 341 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.2 inches.