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Contamana, Peru

Loreto · Peru

Contamana is a small city in Loreto, Peru with a population of 13,885. Elevation: 482 ft (147 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

13,885 Population 2/sq mi density
482 ft Elevation 147 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
67.2 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Contamana

Contamana

Contamana is a town in the Loreto Region in northeastern Peru. It is the capital of both Ucayali Province and Contamana District, and has an urban population of about 15,036. It has one airport.

People

Population13,885
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain67.2 in/yr
Sunny Days214/yr
Elevation482 ft (147 m)
Population13,885
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation482 ft (147 m)
Coordinates-7.3333°, -75.0167°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLoreto
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation67.2 inches (1,706 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Contamana

Contamana is a small city in Peru (Loreto) with a population of 13,885. The city sits at an elevation of 482 feet (147 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in Contamana

Contamana has an average annual temperature of 28.4°C (83°F). The hottest month is Sep (30.5°C), the coldest is Mar (27.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 879 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28°C / 82°F 22.3° / 36° 102.6
Feb 27.5°C / 82°F 22.6° / 34.9° 95.7
Mar 27.1°C / 81°F 22.3° / 34.7° 130.6
Apr 27.2°C / 81°F 21.4° / 34.7° 80.7
May 27.5°C / 82°F 20.9° / 35.2° 62.6
Jun 27.5°C / 82°F 20° / 35° 44.7
Jul 28.3°C / 83°F 21° / 36.5° 39.0
Aug 29.8°C / 86°F 20.2° / 38.6° 15.6
Sep 30.5°C / 87°F 22.9° / 39.4° 35.1
Oct 30.3°C / 87°F 22.3° / 39.7° 59.1
Nov 29°C / 84°F 22° / 38.1° 113.8
Dec 28.5°C / 83°F 22.7° / 36.8° 99.5
Contamana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 482 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above Peru avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days214 days/yr

Geography

Elevation482 ft (147 m)
Area7,218.3 sq mi (18,695.3 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-7.3333°N, 75.0167°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.2"
77% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 8.39"
Driest Month (Jun) 2.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

321 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 9, 2025.

Aug 24, 2011 64 km ESE of Contamana, Peru M7.0 64 km
Apr 3, 1998 43 km NE of San Fernando, Peru M6.6 125 km
Aug 2, 2012 30 km E of San Fernando, Peru M6.1 146 km
Jul 12, 2007 52 km NNE of Pucallpa, Peru M6.1 97 km
Nov 1, 2000 49 km NNE of Pucallpa, Peru M5.9 95 km
Jan 25, 2010 13 km SE of San Fernando, Peru M5.9 143 km
Apr 24, 1996 34 km NE of Pucallpa, Peru M5.6 114 km
Dec 25, 1999 57 km ENE of Navarro, Peru M5.5 137 km
Sep 24, 2010 66 km NNE of Pucallpa, Peru M5.5 89 km
Aug 6, 2001 23 km WSW of Campo Verde, Peru M5.4 134 km
Jun 12, 1995 63 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru M5.4 146 km
Nov 28, 1998 72 km ESE of Contamana, Peru M5.4 72 km
Jan 11, 1995 81 km NE of San Fernando, Peru M5.4 138 km
Aug 24, 2011 67 km N of Pucallpa, Peru M5.4 72 km
Aug 1, 2001 116 km NE of Pucallpa, Peru M5.4 119 km
Aug 27, 2010 19 km SW of Contamana, Peru M5.3 20 km
Sep 2, 2023 39 km ENE of San Fernando, Peru M5.3 130 km
Oct 6, 1991 21 km E of Contamana, Peru M5.3 21 km
Apr 10, 2005 59 km ESE of Huicungo, Peru M5.3 144 km
Feb 22, 1991 Northern Peru M5.2 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 6.2 in
February 81°F (27°C) 6.0 in
March 80°F (27°C) 8.4 in Wettest
April 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
May 80°F (27°C) 4.7 in
June 80°F (26°C) 2.9 in Driest
July 79°F (26°C) 2.9 in Coldest
August 80°F (27°C) 4.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
November 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
December 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in Warmest

Contamana has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in July to 81°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 67.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.4") and June the driest (2.9").

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Schools in Contamana

41 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa 64203 Ps
Contamana
Institución Educativa No. 64753
Institución Educativa No. 61179
Institución Educativa No. 61173
Institución Educativa 64634-b
Institución Educativa Canaán-B
Institución Educativa 64201-B
Institución Educativa No. 64211
Institución educativa No. 64203
Institución Educativa No. 64202
Institución Educativa No. 64731
Institución Educativa Puerto Oriente
Institución Educativa No. 61158
Institución Educativa No. 61186
Institución Educativa No. 6010274
Institución Educativa No. 64230
Institución Educativa 64694-b
Institución Educativa Miguel Magin Maynas-b
Institución Educativa No. 64200
Institución Educativa No. 64601
Institución Educativa No. 64193
Institución Educativa No. 64204
Institución Educativa No. 64227
Institución Educativa No. 64743
Institución Educativa 61168-b
Institución Educativa No. 64729
Institución Educativa No. 61155
Institución Educativa 64198 Dante Alighieri
Institución Educativa Manuel Enrique Rojas Vela
Institución Educativa No. 61167
Institución Educativa No. 61202
Institución Educativa San Francisco
Contamana
Institución Educativa Valentin De Uriarte
Institución Educativa Genaro Herrera
Institución Educativa No. 64194
Institución Educativa No. 64195
Edislao Mera Davila
Institución Educativa 6010162 Faustino Zapico Ramos
Institución Educativa No. 6010190
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Clinics in Contamana

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Canaán
Contamana

Dentists in Contamana

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica dental Christofer

Airports Near Contamana

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Contamana AirportSmall Airport
Orellana AirportSmall Airport
Pampa Hermosa AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
134 m (440 ft)
Postal Code
16481

🇵🇪 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 Contamana

What is the population of Contamana?

Contamana has a population of 13,885 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 7,218.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Contamana?

Contamana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 214 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.2 inches.

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