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Chongoyape, Peru

Lambayeque · Peru

Chongoyape is a small city in Lambayeque, Peru with a population of 16,061. Elevation: 702 ft (214 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

16,061 Population 49/sq mi density
702 ft Elevation 214 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
61.5 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Chongoyape

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

Population16,061
Density49/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain61.5 in/yr
Sunny Days354/yr
Elevation702 ft (214 m)
Population16,061
Population Density49 / sq mi
Elevation702 ft (214 m)
Coordinates-6.6406°, -79.3892°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLambayeque
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation61.5 inches (1,563 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chongoyape

Chongoyape is a small city in Peru (Lambayeque) with a population of 16,061. 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.7°C / 71°F 15.5° / 32.5° 30.1
Feb 22.2°C / 72°F 16.3° / 32.3° 27.2
Mar 22.2°C / 72°F 16.2° / 32.1° 42.2
Apr 21.8°C / 71°F 16° / 32.2° 25.1
May 21.9°C / 71°F 15.6° / 32.9° 9.7
Jun 21.3°C / 70°F 14.2° / 32.7° 2.9
Jul 21.5°C / 71°F 14.1° / 32.8° 7.7
Aug 21.7°C / 71°F 14.1° / 33.4° 2.1
Sep 21.8°C / 71°F 15° / 33.3° 6.3
Oct 21.3°C / 70°F 14.6° / 32.8° 17.4
Nov 20.6°C / 69°F 13.3° / 31.4° 18.4
Dec 20.9°C / 70°F 14.7° / 31.7° 34.6
Chongoyape has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 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 61.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 702 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average72.4°F
34% above Peru avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation702 ft (214 m)
Area325.1 sq mi (842.1 km²)
Population Density49/sq mi
Coordinates-6.6406°N, 79.3892°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.5"
62% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.76"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

74 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 12, 2025.

Feb 24, 2007 63 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M6.3 128 km
Feb 26, 2007 83 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M5.3 147 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 107 km
Oct 16, 2016 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 91 km
Nov 7, 1994 78 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 142 km
Jun 12, 2025 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru M5.0 69 km
Jul 6, 2015 74 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M4.9 138 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 37 km
Apr 28, 1990 15 km NW of Sallique, Peru M4.8 122 km
Nov 10, 1990 20 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M4.8 83 km
Sep 22, 2013 83 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M4.8 147 km
Apr 3, 2002 74 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M4.8 138 km
Jan 12, 2008 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru M4.7 44 km
Jun 27, 2011 77 km W of Mórrope, Peru M4.7 147 km
Dec 14, 1996 26 km WSW of Canchaque, Peru M4.7 139 km
Jan 25, 1993 15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru M4.7 70 km
Jun 27, 2007 25 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M4.7 89 km
Oct 11, 2000 60 km NW of Mórrope, Peru M4.7 127 km
Apr 3, 2002 off the coast of northern Peru M4.6 145 km
Jun 20, 1994 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru M4.6 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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").

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Schools in Chongoyape

26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 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
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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

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de sitio Huaca Rajada - Sipán

Farmers Markets in Chongoyape

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadillo Pan de Azúcar

Clinics in Chongoyape

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Ramada de Llama
Posta Medica de Chongoyape - Essalud
Victor Enrique Tirado Bonilla

Stadiums & Teams in Chongoyape

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Chongoyape

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Capitán FAP José A. Quiñones González International AirportCIXLarge Airport
Chota AirportSmall Airport
Luya AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
219 m (719 ft)
Postal Code
14621

🇵🇪 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 Chongoyape

What is the population of Chongoyape?

Chongoyape has a population of 16,061 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 49 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. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 61.5 inches.

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