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Coletas, Peru

Piura · Peru

Coletas is a small town in Piura, Peru with a population of 599. Elevation: 5,643 ft (1,720 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

599 Population 1/sq mi density
5,643 ft Elevation 1,720 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
61.9 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population599
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain61.9 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation5,643 ft (1,720 m)
Population599
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation5,643 ft (1,720 m)
Coordinates-4.8515°, -80.0006°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvincePiura
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation61.9 inches (1,573 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Coletas

Coletas is a small town in Peru (Piura) with a population of 599. The city sits at an elevation of 5,643 feet (1,720 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.9 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Coletas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 61.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,643 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average77.0°F
43% above Peru avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,643 ft (1,720 m)
Area482.6 sq mi (1,249.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-4.8515°N, 80.0006°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.9"
63% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.30"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

216 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Mar 15, 2014 16 km W of Sechura, Peru M6.3 134 km
Jul 30, 2021 7 km E of Sullana, Peru M6.2 69 km
Feb 15, 2009 near the coast of northern Peru M6.1 149 km
Mar 20, 1991 27 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M6.0 144 km
Jun 30, 1997 11 km NNW of La Breita, Peru M5.8 128 km
May 22, 2000 5 km WNW of Máncora, Peru M5.8 148 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 95 km
Mar 29, 1991 22 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.6 141 km
Aug 3, 2014 24 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.4 145 km
May 8, 2025 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.4 137 km
Apr 3, 2012 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru M5.4 74 km
Mar 5, 1997 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru M5.3 143 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 83 km
Jan 26, 2014 25 km WNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.3 146 km
Jun 29, 2001 19 km NW of Papayal, Peru M5.3 138 km
Sep 11, 2010 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.2 94 km
Jul 29, 1990 11 km E of La Huaca, Peru M5.2 95 km
Aug 17, 2010 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru M5.2 52 km
Sep 13, 2002 6 km SSE of Sullana, Peru M5.1 73 km
Jun 24, 2001 18 km NW of Papayal, Peru M5.1 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 2.1 in Warmest
February 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
March 74°F (23°C) 6.3 in Wettest
April 73°F (23°C) 2.6 in
May 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in Coldest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
October 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in

Coletas has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 69°F in August to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Coletas

27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Chachacomal
Institución Educativa No. 15218
Institución Educativa No. 15416
Institución Educativa No. 15439
Institución Educativa No. 14341
Institución Educativa No. 20806
Institución Educativa Doctor Luis Alberto Sanchez Sanchez
Institución Educativa 20538 Nogal
Institución Educativa No. 20861
Institución Educativa 15429 Victor Raul Haya De La Torre
Institución Educativa No. 15145
Institución Educativa No. 14401
Institución Educativa No. 20821
Institución Educativa No. 20210
Institución Educativa No. 20653
Institución Educativa No. 14405
Institución Educativa No. 15388
Institución Educativa No. 15099
Institución Educativa No. 14398
Institución Educativa No. 14403
Institución Educativa No. 14342
Institución Educativa Geraldo
Institución Educativa No. 20220
Institución Educativa No. 15372
Institución Educativa No. 20525
Institución Educativa No. 15404
Institución Educativa No. 14353
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Radio Stations near Coletas

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Activa (EC) entretenimiento, musica AAC+ 96 kbps

Museums in Coletas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo intercultural Yapatera
Sala Cultural Diosa de Frías

Libraries in Coletas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Central Paccha0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Orlando Velasquez Benites0.0
Biblioteca Virtual Municipal Cesar Vallejo0.0

Farmers Markets in Coletas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado La Encantada
Mercado Modelo
Mercado Municipal de Las Lomas

Stadiums & Teams in Coletas

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Coletas

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra AirportMRRMedium Airport
PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International AirportPIUMedium Airport
Huancabamba AirportSmall Airport
Yapatera AirportSmall 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 Coletas

What is the population of Coletas?

Coletas has a population of 599 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 482.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Coletas?

Coletas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 61.9 inches.

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