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Cerro Libre, Peru

Lima region · Peru

Cerro Libre is a small town in Lima region, Peru with a population of 557. Elevation: 554 ft (169 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

557 Population 3/sq mi density
554 ft Elevation 169 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
2.8 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Cerro Libre

Cerro Libre

San Vicente de Cañete, commonly known as San Vicente or Cañete, is a city and capital of the Cañete Province, in southern Lima Region. With a population of 85,533.

People

Population557
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain2.8 in/yr
Sunny Days360/yr
Elevation554 ft (169 m)
Population557
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation554 ft (169 m)
Coordinates-13.0871°, -76.3153°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLima region
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation2.8 inches (70 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cerro Libre

Cerro Libre is a small town in Peru (Lima region) with a population of 557. The city sits at an elevation of 554 feet (169 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.8 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Cerro Libre enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 2.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 554 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average68.9°F
28% above Peru avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation554 ft (169 m)
Area171.7 sq mi (444.7 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-13.0871°N, 76.3153°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.8"
93% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 0.39"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

413 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Jul 8, 2025.

Aug 15, 2007 41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M8.0 46 km
Jan 30, 2012 6 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.4 141 km
Aug 16, 2007 46 km WSW of Santiago, Peru M6.4 134 km
May 16, 1992 4 km E of San Clemente, Peru M6.1 69 km
Mar 15, 2014 24 km SSW of Paracas, Peru M6.1 111 km
Feb 2, 2009 40 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M6.0 61 km
Aug 18, 2007 7 km NNW of Paracas, Peru M6.0 80 km
Aug 16, 2007 46 km S of Paracas, Peru M6.0 134 km
Jun 23, 2021 11 km WSW of Mala, Peru M5.9 61 km
Feb 18, 2014 10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M5.9 143 km
Aug 17, 2007 44 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.9 65 km
Aug 16, 2007 25 km W of Santiago, Peru M5.8 133 km
Aug 16, 2007 38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.8 43 km
Aug 19, 2007 45 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.8 68 km
May 8, 2003 90 km WSW of Chilca, Peru M5.7 134 km
Sep 22, 2010 6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru M5.7 43 km
Aug 16, 2007 43 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.6 63 km
May 28, 2003 33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru M5.6 121 km
Apr 21, 2001 51 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.6 63 km
Aug 16, 2007 22 km SSW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.6 27 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.1 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 S. PERU Earthquake 10.1 m 596 46 km
1865 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 2.0 m 5 148 km
1806 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 1.0 m 139 km
1878 CENTRAL PERU Unknown 5 142 km
1860 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 139 km
1687 S. PERU Earthquake 5,000 50 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
February 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Warmest
March 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
April 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in Wettest
August 60°F (16°C) 0.3 in Coldest
September 61°F (16°C) 0.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
December 69°F (20°C) 0.0 in

Cerro Libre has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 60°F in August to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.4") and April the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Cerro Libre

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 21614
Institución Educativa No. 20758
Institución Educativa No. 20162
Institución Educativa No. 20230
Institución Educativa 20163 Jorge Chavez Dartnell
Institución Educativa No. 20169
Institucion Eucativa N. 21614
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Libraries in Cerro Libre

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Quilmaná0.0

Farmers Markets in Cerro Libre

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadillo de San Vicente
Mercado de Frutas Don Mariano
Mercado Modelo
Mercado San Leonardo
Mercado Virgen del Carmen

Restaurants in Cerro Libre

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Casa de Los Arándanos

Stadiums & Teams in Cerro Libre

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cerro Libre

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Captain Renán Elías Olivera International AirportPIOLarge Airport
Aeroclub Alas del MarSmall Airport
Las Plumas AirportSmall Airport
Lib Mandi Metropolitan AirportSmall Airport
Revalora AirportSmall Airport
San Bartolo AirportSmall Airport
San Regis AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cerro Libre

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gruta Sr. de Cachuy
Iglesia Dios es Amor
Iglesia Montejato

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
40 m (131 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 Cerro Libre

What is the population of Cerro Libre?

Cerro Libre has a population of 557 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 171.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cerro Libre?

Cerro Libre enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.8 inches.

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