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Chicama, Peru
La Libertad · Peru
Chicama is a small city in La Libertad, Peru with a population of 14,915. Elevation: 430 ft (131 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Chicama
Chicama is a town in Northern Peru, capital of the district of Chicama of Ascope Province in the region La Libertad. This town is located beside the Pan-American Highway some 33 km north of Trujillo city in the agricultural Chicama Valley.
People
Climate
| Population | 14,915 |
| Population Density | 26 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 430 ft (131 m) |
| Coordinates | -7.8447°, -79.1469° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | La Libertad |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 10.1 inches (257 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chicama
Chicama is a small city in Peru (La Libertad) with a population of 14,915. The city sits at an elevation of 430 feet (131 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Chicama
Chicama has an average annual temperature of 19.6°C (67°F). The hottest month is Feb (22.8°C), the coldest is Sep (17.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 19 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.5°F |
| 34% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 356 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 430 ft (131 m) |
| Area | 577.7 sq mi (1,496.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.8447°N, 79.1469°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1678 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | - | - | 130 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in |
Chicama has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 64°F in August to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.7") and May the driest (0.0").
Schools in Chicama
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Cristo El Rey | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 81509 Rafael Larco Herrera | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 81508 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Adonai | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Americana | - | - | - | - |
| Chicama | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Libertad | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Somos Descubridores | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Santo Domingo De Guzman | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 81970 | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Inicial Josefina Larco Herrera | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Rafael Larco Herrera | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Chicama
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peru folk radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Frecuencia 100 101.9 | cumbia peruana, latin pop | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radio frecuencia 100 - Trujillo | variety | AAC+ 128 kbps |
Museums in Chicama
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ex Museo de Chiclín | ||||
| Museo Chiquitayac | ||||
| Museo de Chiclín |
Libraries in Chicama
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Sandoval | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chicama
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACOMINAR | |||||
| Asociación de Comerciantes 1ro de Julio | |||||
| Caja Trujillo | |||||
| Centro Comercial de Cartavio | |||||
| La Hermelinda | |||||
| Malvinas | |||||
| Mercado 16 de Enero | |||||
| Mercado 28 de Julio | |||||
| Mercado de Chiclín | |||||
| Mercado de Chiquitoy | |||||
| Mercado de Paiján | |||||
| Mercado Huanchaco | |||||
| Mercado Jesus de Nazareth | |||||
| Mercado la leña | |||||
| Mercado La Victoria | |||||
| Mercado La Victoria | |||||
| Mercado Luz del Sol | |||||
| Mercado Mayorista El Milagro | |||||
| Mercado Modelo | |||||
| Mercado Santa Veronica | |||||
| Mercado Santo Dominguito | |||||
| Mercado Santo Dominguito | |||||
| Mercado Unión | |||||
| Mercado Villa Real | |||||
| Mercado Zonal Jerusalén | |||||
| Mercado zonal Nazaret | |||||
| Parada de Cartavio |
Restaurants in Chicama
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Chicama
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Chicama
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chicama
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Chicama
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Chicama
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International Airport | TRU | Large Airport |
| Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport | CJA | Medium Airport |
| Camposol Chao Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Casa Grande Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Malin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pacasmayo Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Chicama
17 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Arcángel | ||
| Bellavista | ||
| Centro de Atención Primaria II Laredo | ||
| Centro de Salud Mental Comunitaria El Porvenir | ||
| Centro de Salud Mental Comunitaria Trujillo Dra. Frida Alayza | ||
| Clinica Namoc | ||
| Consultario Medico | ||
| Fisher | ||
| Humanidad Salud | ||
| Los Jardines | ||
| Mental Comunitaria San Crispin | ||
| Nursing Center Elsa | ||
| Puesto de Salud Manuel Arévalo | ||
| Puesto de Salud Santo Toribio de Mogrovejo | ||
| Saam Salud | ||
| sagrada familia | ||
| Wichanzao |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chicama
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Católica | |
| Iglesia Las Asambleas de Dios |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Chicama?
Chicama has a population of 14,915 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 577.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chicama?
Chicama has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.1 inches.