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Dos Palos, Peru
Lambayeque · Peru
Dos Palos is a small town in Lambayeque, Peru with a population of 506. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Dos Palos
Dos Palos is a city in southern Merced County, California, United States. Dos Palos is located 27 miles (43 km) south-southwest of Merced, the county seat, at an elevation of 118 feet (36 m). The population was 5,798 at the 2020 census, up from 4,950 at the 2010 census.
People
Climate
| Population | 506 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | -6.5772°, -80.0334° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Lambayeque |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 20.1 inches (510 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Dos Palos
Dos Palos is a small town in Peru (Lambayeque) with a population of 506. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Dos Palos
Dos Palos has an average annual temperature of 22.8°C (73°F). The hottest month is Feb (26.6°C), the coldest is Aug (20.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 47 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.5°F |
| 38% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 360 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 627.1 sq mi (1,624.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.5772°N, 80.0334°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1960 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 66 | 78 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in |
Dos Palos has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 66°F in August to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.7") and May the driest (0.0").
Schools in Dos Palos
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 11192 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 10166 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Dos Palos
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zona 5 93.3 | cumbia, pop en español | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio JHC 107.7 FM | — | AAC+ 96 kbps |
Museums in Dos Palos
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico Nacional Brünning | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico Nacional Brünning | ||||
| Museo de Sitio Huaca Chotuna - Chornancap | ||||
| Museo de Sitio Túcume | ||||
| Museo Nacional Sicán | ||||
| Museo Túcume | ||||
| Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipan | ||||
| Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipan |
Libraries in Dos Palos
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal Eufemio Lora y Lora | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Roberto Salcedo G. | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Dos Palos
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Commercial | |||||
| Los Patos | |||||
| Mercado 9 de Octubre | |||||
| Mercado A-Z | |||||
| Mercado Ana de los Ángeles | |||||
| Mercado Antenor Orrego | |||||
| Mercado Benjamín Gamarra | |||||
| Mercado Bolognesi | |||||
| Mercado Buenos Aires | |||||
| Mercado Cabrera | |||||
| Mercado Carolina | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos de Illimo | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos de Pacora | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos José Balta | |||||
| Mercado Diego Ferre | |||||
| Mercado El Inca | |||||
| Mercado El Pueblo | |||||
| Mercado José Abelardo Quiñones Gonzales | |||||
| Mercado La Primavera | |||||
| Mercado Manuel Manrique Nevado | |||||
| Mercado Mertrium | |||||
| Mercado Mi Perú | |||||
| Mercado Modelo | |||||
| Mercado Modelo de Lambayeque | |||||
| Mercado Moshoqueque 1er sector | |||||
| Mercado Moshoqueque 2do Sector | |||||
| Mercado Moshoqueque 3er Sector | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Ferreñafe | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Pueblo Nuevo | |||||
| Mercado Pedro Pablo Atusparias | |||||
| Mercado Sagrado Corazón de Jesús | |||||
| Mercado Santa Rosa de Lima | |||||
| Mercado Sol de Oro | |||||
| Mercado Yortuque | |||||
| Mercado Yortuque |
Stadiums & Teams in Dos Palos
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Coliseo Cerrado de Chiclayo | ||
| Coliseo del Colegio Rosario | ||
| Estadio Capitán Remigio Elías Aguirre Romero | ||
| Estadio Monumental César Flores Marigorda | ||
| Estadio Municipal Carlos Castañeda Iparraguirre |
Airports Near Dos Palos
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Capitán FAP José A. Quiñones González International Airport | CIX | Large Airport |
| Luya Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Dos Palos
28 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de Atencion Primaria III "MANUEL Manrrique Nevado" | ||
| Centro Diagnóstico JRB | ||
| CENTRO EN DIAGNÓSTICO POR IMÁGENES "CERIN" | ||
| Centro Medico Oftalmologico | ||
| Centro Médico Salud Vida | ||
| Clínica de Tumores de Chiclayo | ||
| Clinica Dental Cubana | ||
| Clínica Vidavas | ||
| Consultorio Medico | ||
| Consultorio Medico Elias Aguire | ||
| Dental Pacifico | ||
| Dermanor | ||
| DPI resonancia magnética | ||
| Dr. Alex Sáchez Dávila | ||
| Ecosalud | ||
| El Bosque | ||
| Jorge Chavez | ||
| Jose Leonardo Ortiz | ||
| Mi Familia | ||
| NefroLife | ||
| Opti Salud | ||
| Pedro Pablo Atusparias | ||
| Plaza Medic | ||
| Rimadent | ||
| Sagrado Corazon de Jesus | ||
| San Antonio | ||
| Soluciones médicas | ||
| Suiza Lab |
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Public Holidays in Peru
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What is the population of Dos Palos?
Dos Palos has a population of 506 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 627.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Dos Palos?
Dos Palos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.1 inches.