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Colaya, Peru

Lambayeque · Peru

Colaya is a small town in Lambayeque, Peru with a population of 654. Elevation: 4,321 ft (1,317 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

654 Population 2/sq mi density
4,321 ft Elevation 1,317 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
51.7 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population654
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain51.7 in/yr
Sunny Days338/yr
Elevation4,321 ft (1,317 m)
Population654
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation4,321 ft (1,317 m)
Coordinates-6.0842°, -79.5087°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLambayeque
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation51.7 inches (1,312 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Colaya

Colaya is a small town in Peru (Lambayeque) with a population of 654. The city sits at an elevation of 4,321 feet (1,317 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Colaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 338 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 51.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,321 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.2°F
43% above Peru avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days338 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,321 ft (1,317 m)
Area285.0 sq mi (738.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-6.0842°N, 79.5087°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.7"
36% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.35"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

86 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 M6.3 149 km
Aug 17, 2010 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru M5.2 101 km
Jun 12, 2025 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru M5.0 54 km
Jul 14, 2002 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru M5.0 111 km
Feb 5, 2020 29 km SSE of Sechura, Peru M5.0 140 km
Oct 16, 2016 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 123 km
Jul 21, 2021 7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru M4.9 113 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 41 km
Apr 28, 1990 15 km NW of Sallique, Peru M4.8 61 km
May 12, 2022 82 km W of Mórrope, Peru M4.8 143 km
Nov 10, 1990 20 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M4.8 115 km
Mar 19, 2012 39 km SE of Sechura, Peru M4.8 124 km
Jun 18, 2011 33 km SSE of Sechura, Peru M4.8 134 km
Jun 27, 2011 77 km W of Mórrope, Peru M4.7 140 km
Dec 14, 1996 26 km WSW of Canchaque, Peru M4.7 77 km
Mar 28, 1998 30 km SSE of Sechura, Peru M4.7 134 km
Oct 11, 2000 60 km NW of Mórrope, Peru M4.7 106 km
Jan 12, 2008 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru M4.7 102 km
Jan 25, 1993 15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru M4.7 14 km
Jun 27, 2007 25 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M4.7 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 1.3 in Warmest
February 73°F (23°C) 2.3 in
March 73°F (23°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in Coldest
September 67°F (20°C) 0.2 in
October 67°F (20°C) 0.5 in
November 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in

Colaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 67°F in August to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 12.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Colaya

24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 10078 - - - -
Institución educativa No. 10061 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 10820 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 10905 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 11076 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 10779 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 11086 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 11041 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 11138 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 10729 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 10944 - - - -
Institución educativa No. 10077 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 10926 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 10818 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 11040 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 10856 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 11202 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 11268 - - - -
Institución Educativa 10154 San Jose De Huanama - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 11586 - - - -
Institución educativa No. 10076 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 11221 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 11594 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 10191 - - - -
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Museums in Colaya

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro Convenciones Hacienda

Farmers Markets in Colaya

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadito La Unión
Mercado modelo de Olmos
Mercado Municipal N° 1
Mercado Municipal N° 2

Clinics in Colaya

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Colaya

Stadiums & Teams in Colaya

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Airports Near Colaya

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Capitán FAP José A. Quiñones González International AirportCIXLarge Airport
Shumba AirportJAEMedium Airport
Luya Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima

🇵🇪 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 Colaya

What is the population of Colaya?

Colaya has a population of 654 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 285.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Colaya?

Colaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 338 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 51.7 inches.

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