Congona, Peru
Cajamarca Department · Peru
Congona is a small city in Cajamarca Department, Peru with a population of 26,925. Elevation: 9,928 ft (3,026 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°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 Congona
Celendín is an Andean town in northern Peru, capital of the province of Celendín, in the department of Cajamarca. It is on the road between the city of Cajamarca and the city of Chachapoyas.
People
Climate
| Population | 26,925 |
| Population Density | 137 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 9,928 ft (3,026 m) |
| Coordinates | -6.8359°, -78.2220° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Cajamarca Department |
| Average Temperature | 43°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.2 inches (1,199 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Congona
Congona is a small city in Peru (Cajamarca Department) with a population of 26,925. The city sits at an elevation of 9,928 feet (3,026 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Congona
Congona has an average annual temperature of 14.8°C (59°F). The hottest month is Nov (15.7°C), the coldest is Jul (13.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 578 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 43.2°F |
| 20% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,928 ft (3,026 m) |
| Area | 196.3 sq mi (508.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 137/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.8359°S, 78.2220°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in |
Congona has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 40°F in January to 55°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and August the driest (1.1").
Schools in Congona
16 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 82947 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Cebgpc San Sebastian De Llanguat | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 82497 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Alfonso Pelaez Bazan | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 82441 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Cegecom Sagrado Corazon De Jesus | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 82434 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 82411 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Iegecom San Francisco | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 82461 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 82410 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 821498 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 82397 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 82462 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa San Isidro | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 82878 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Congona
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Stereo TV | peruvian cumbia, pop music | MP3 192 kbps |
Farmers Markets in Congona
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado ganadero |
Stadiums & Teams in Congona
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Congona
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chachapoyas Airport | CHH | Medium Airport |
| Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport | CJA | Medium Airport |
| Celendín Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chota Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lagunas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Francisco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Nicolas Airport | RIM | Small Airport |
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Public Holidays in Peru
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What is the population of Congona?
Congona has a population of 26,925 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 137 people per square mile, spread across 196.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Congona?
Congona has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 47.2 inches.
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