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Chocope, Peru

La Libertad · Peru

Chocope is a mid-size city in La Libertad, Peru with a population of 32,370. Elevation: 358 ft (109 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

32,370 Population 641/sq mi density
358 ft Elevation 109 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
10.1 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Chocope

Chocope is a town in Northern Peru, capital of the district of Chocope in the region La Libertad. This town is located beside the Pan-American Highway some 45 km north of Trujillo city in the agricultural Chicama Valley. The town can be used as a bus connection when travelling from Trujillo to El Brujo.

People

Population32,370
Density641/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain10.1 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Population32,370
Population Density641 / sq mi
Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Coordinates-7.7914°, -79.2217°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLa Libertad
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation10.1 inches (257 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chocope

Chocope is a mid-size city in Peru (La Libertad) with a population of 32,370. The city sits at an elevation of 358 feet (109 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 Chocope

Chocope has an average annual temperature of 20.6°C (69°F). The hottest month is Mar (23.7°C), the coldest is Sep (18.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 113 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.3°C / 72°F 19.6° / 25.8° 17.7
Feb 23.6°C / 74°F 21° / 26.9° 15.8
Mar 23.7°C / 75°F 20.6° / 27.2° 20.4
Apr 22.1°C / 72°F 19.2° / 25.7° 11.7
May 20.8°C / 69°F 18.1° / 24.1° 4.4
Jun 19.8°C / 68°F 17.2° / 23.3° 1.3
Jul 19.2°C / 67°F 16.7° / 22.6° 5.2
Aug 18.8°C / 66°F 16.3° / 22.3° 1.0
Sep 18.5°C / 65°F 16° / 21.6° 3.5
Oct 18.7°C / 66°F 16.1° / 21.7° 8.4
Nov 19.4°C / 67°F 16.3° / 22.8° 6.9
Dec 20.7°C / 69°F 18° / 24° 17.1
Chocope has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 10.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 358 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average72.5°F
34% above Peru avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Area50.5 sq mi (130.9 km²)
Population Density641/sq mi
Coordinates-7.7914°N, 79.2217°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.1"
73% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.20"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

125 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 13, 2025.

Nov 13, 2000 79 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.8 89 km
Jul 29, 2021 90 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.8 102 km
Apr 26, 2015 76 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.6 90 km
Dec 14, 1994 119 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.6 131 km
Aug 7, 2005 84 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru M5.4 92 km
Feb 25, 2020 86 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.3 93 km
Jan 15, 2019 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.2 129 km
Feb 3, 2024 83 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.2 90 km
Jun 24, 2022 near the coast of northern Peru M5.1 115 km
Jul 20, 2020 92 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.1 105 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 26 km
Mar 18, 2002 109 km SW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.1 124 km
Oct 16, 2016 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 132 km
Aug 13, 2025 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.0 130 km
Oct 6, 1992 96 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 106 km
Apr 13, 2015 134 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 146 km
Jan 7, 1993 112 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru M4.9 132 km
Apr 15, 2021 106 km SW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 123 km
Jul 27, 2011 96 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 108 km
Oct 5, 2001 75 km SW of Salaverry, Peru M4.9 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1678 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake - - 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
February 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest
March 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Wettest
April 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
August 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in

Chocope has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 65°F in August to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.2") and August the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Chocope

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Agustin Solano Sabana - - - -
San Juan De La Cruz - - - -
Institución Educativa 81019 Josefina Gutierrez Fernandez - - - -
Institución Educativa San Juan De La Cruz - - - -
Chocope - - - -
Institución Educativa Jesus Nazareno - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 81517 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Chocope

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 Chocope

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ex Museo de Chiclín
Museo Chiquitayac
Museo de Chiclín

Libraries in Chocope

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Sandoval0.0

Farmers Markets in Chocope

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Asociación de Comerciantes 1ro de Julio
Centro Comercial de Cartavio
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Chiclín
Mercado de Chiquitoy
Mercado de Paiján
Mercado Luz del Sol
Mercado Mayorista El Milagro
Parada de Cartavio

Restaurants in Chocope

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Restaurante el Trebol

Clinics in Chocope

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Chocope

Gas Stations in Chocope

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PE #13129993901
PE #4795882105

Stadiums & Teams in Chocope

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Airports Near Chocope

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International AirportTRULarge Airport
Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias AirportCJAMedium Airport
Casa Grande Airport-Small Airport
Malin Airport-Small Airport
Pacasmayo Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
118 m (387 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 Chocope

What is the population of Chocope?

Chocope has a population of 32,370 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 641 people per square mile, spread across 50.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chocope?

Chocope 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.

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