Chongoyape, Peru
Lambayeque · Peru
Chongoyape is a small city in Lambayeque, Peru with a population of 7,842. Elevation: 702 ft (214 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Chongoyape
Chongoyape District is one of twenty districts of the province Chiclayo in Peru, located in the Department of Lambayeque, under the administration of the regional government of Lambayeque, Peru. The Tinajones reservoir and Carhuaquero hydroelectric center are nearby.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,842 |
| Population Density | 24 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Coordinates | -6.6406°, -79.3892° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Lambayeque |
| Average Temperature | 72°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 61.5 inches (1,563 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chongoyape
Chongoyape is a small city in Peru (Lambayeque) with a population of 7,842. The city sits at an elevation of 702 feet (214 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Chongoyape
Chongoyape has an average annual temperature of 21.6°C (71°F). The hottest month is Mar (22.2°C), the coldest is Nov (20.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 224 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.4°F |
| 34% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Area | 325.1 sq mi (842.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.6406°S, 79.3892°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1960 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 66 | 146 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in |
Chongoyape has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 67°F in August to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 6.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Chongoyape
26 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chongoyape | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10798 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Enrique Lopez Albujar | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 11511 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 11508 Nuestra Virgen De La Paz | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 11507 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 11506 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 11222 Sagrado Corazon De Jesus | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10730 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Huaca Blanca | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 11505 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 10006 Arturo Schutt Y Sacco | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 10007 Sagrado Corazon De Maria | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10949 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Chongoyape | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 11249 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10239 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 101098 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10840 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 101099 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10762 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 11579 Milagro De Dios | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Sagrado Corazon De Jesus | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 101000 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 101020 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Cristo Rey | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Chongoyape
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zona 5 93.3 | cumbia, pop en español | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Chongoyape
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de sitio Huaca Rajada - Sipán |
Farmers Markets in Chongoyape
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercadillo Pan de Azúcar |
Clinics in Chongoyape
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Chongoyape
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Chongoyape
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Capitán FAP José A. Quiñones González International Airport | CIX | Large Airport |
| Chota Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Luya Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Chongoyape?
Chongoyape has a population of 7,842 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 325.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chongoyape?
Chongoyape has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 61.5 inches.
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