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Cultambo, Peru

La Libertad · Peru

Cultambo is a small town in La Libertad, Peru with a population of 997. Elevation: 374 ft (114 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

997 Population 12/sq mi density
374 ft Elevation 114 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
7.4 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Cultambo

San José de Pacasmayo is a town in Northern Peru, capital of the district San José in the region La Libertad. This town is located some 115 km north Trujillo city and is an agricultural center in the Jequetepeque Valley.

People

Population997
Density12/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain7.4 in/yr
Sunny Days362/yr
Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Population997
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Coordinates-7.3328°, -79.4291°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLa Libertad
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation7.4 inches (188 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cultambo

Cultambo is a small town in Peru (La Libertad) with a population of 997. The city sits at an elevation of 374 feet (114 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Cultambo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 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 7.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 374 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average72.5°F
34% above Peru avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Area83.3 sq mi (215.9 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates-7.3328°N, 79.4291°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.4"
80% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.55"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

108 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 M6.3 122 km
Nov 13, 2000 79 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.8 109 km
Jul 29, 2021 90 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.8 127 km
Apr 26, 2015 76 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.6 119 km
Aug 7, 2005 84 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru M5.4 101 km
Feb 25, 2020 86 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.3 106 km
Feb 26, 2007 83 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M5.3 132 km
Feb 3, 2024 83 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.2 102 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 31 km
Jul 20, 2020 92 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.1 130 km
Nov 7, 1994 78 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 138 km
Jun 12, 2025 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru M5.0 125 km
Apr 7, 1991 92 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 144 km
Oct 16, 2016 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 85 km
Jul 29, 2021 94 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 131 km
Jul 6, 2015 74 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M4.9 121 km
Oct 6, 1992 96 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 123 km
Jul 27, 2011 96 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 132 km
Jan 7, 1993 112 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru M4.9 130 km
Jan 9, 2024 59 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
February 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in Warmest
March 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in Wettest
April 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in
August 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in Coldest
September 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
October 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in
November 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in

Cultambo has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 67°F in August to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.6") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Cultambo

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa 81570 Susana Correa Palacios
Institución Educativa Cultambo
Institución Educativa 80413 Corazon De Maria
Institución Educativa San Jose
Institución Educativa No. 80412
Institución Educativa No. 81571
Institución Educativa Tecapa
Institución Educativa 80668 Raquel Abanto Cerdán
Institución Educativa No. 80422
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Radio Stations near Cultambo

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Los Angeles - Chepen variety MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Cultambo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Antonio Raimondi
Museo Hnos. Albujar y Manuel Guarniz

Libraries in Cultambo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal Guadalupe0.0

Farmers Markets in Cultambo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central de Guadalupe
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal

Clinics in Cultambo

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

San Jose

Stadiums & Teams in Cultambo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cultambo

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International AirportTRULarge Airport
Capitán FAP José A. Quiñones González International AirportCIXLarge Airport
Casa Grande AirportSmall Airport
Luya AirportSmall Airport
Pacasmayo AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
10 m (33 ft)
Postal Code
13831

🇵🇪 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 Cultambo

What is the population of Cultambo?

Cultambo has a population of 997 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 83.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cultambo?

Cultambo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 362 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.4 inches.

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