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Chosgón, Peru

Amazonas · Peru

Chosgón is a small town in Amazonas, Peru with a population of 737. Elevation: 5,830 ft (1,777 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

737 Population 25/sq mi density
5,830 ft Elevation 1,777 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
86.3 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population737
Density25/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain86.3 in/yr
Sunny Days341/yr
Elevation5,830 ft (1,777 m)
Population737
Population Density25 / sq mi
Elevation5,830 ft (1,777 m)
Coordinates-5.9303°, -78.0090°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAmazonas
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation86.3 inches (2,192 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chosgón

Chosgón is a small town in Peru (Amazonas) with a population of 737. The city sits at an elevation of 5,830 feet (1,777 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 86.3 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Chosgón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 341 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 86.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,830 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.9°F
37% above Peru avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days341 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,830 ft (1,777 m)
Area29.2 sq mi (75.7 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates-5.9303°N, 78.0090°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 86.3"
127% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.57"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

178 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.1 on Jul 6, 2025.

Apr 5, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M7.1 101 km
May 30, 1990 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M6.6 87 km
Apr 4, 1991 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru M6.5 98 km
Sep 10, 2016 51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru M6.1 123 km
May 19, 2010 83 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru M6.0 108 km
Jan 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.8 106 km
Apr 29, 2000 30 km S of Soritor, Peru M5.7 118 km
May 30, 1990 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.7 98 km
Jun 9, 1990 3 km E of Rioja, Peru M5.5 98 km
Apr 5, 1991 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.5 75 km
May 7, 2020 47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru M5.3 148 km
Aug 17, 1992 114 km NNE of La Peca, Peru M5.3 139 km
Jun 6, 1990 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru M5.3 91 km
Apr 4, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.2 103 km
Apr 12, 1991 32 km NNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.2 108 km
Apr 5, 1991 6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru M5.2 113 km
Sep 29, 2004 48 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.2 108 km
Feb 9, 2021 61 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.1 93 km
Jul 6, 2025 53 km N of Moyobamba, Peru M5.1 118 km
Apr 17, 2019 68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru M5.1 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in
February 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
March 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in Wettest
April 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
July 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
September 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
November 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
December 65°F (18°C) 2.7 in

Chosgón has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 63°F in August to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and August the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Chosgón

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 18398 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 18185 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 18103 - - - -
Institución Educativa 18188 San Miguel - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 18377 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 18442 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 18335 - - - -
Institución Educativa 18104 Santo Tomas - - - -
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Museums in Chosgón

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Lámud
Museum of Sarcophagus of Karajia

Farmers Markets in Chosgón

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Distrital de Corosha
Mercado Pedro Ruiz II

Restaurants in Chosgón

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Leyenda

Stadiums & Teams in Chosgón

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Airports Near Chosgón

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chachapoyas AirportCHHMedium Airport
Baguá Airport-Small Airport
Chota Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda El Valor Airport-Small Airport
San Francisco Airport-Small Airport
San Nicolas AirportRIMSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
1,342 m (4,403 ft)
Postal Code
01131

🇵🇪 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 Chosgón

What is the population of Chosgón?

Chosgón has a population of 737 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 29.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chosgón?

Chosgón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 341 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 86.3 inches.

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