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El Carmen, Peru
Ica · Peru
El Carmen is a small town in Ica, Peru with a population of 2,639. Elevation: 479 ft (146 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).
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About El Carmen
El Carmen es una localidad peruana capital del distrito homónimo ubicado en la provincia de Chincha en el departamento de Ica. Tiene una población de 2639 hab. según el censo de 2017.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,639 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Coordinates | -13.4971°, -76.0572° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Ica |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 3.5 inches (88 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Carmen
El Carmen is a small town in Peru (Ica) with a population of 2,639. The city sits at an elevation of 479 feet (146 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.3°F |
| 28% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 365 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Area | 1,153.7 sq mi (2,988.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.4971°N, 76.0572°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.1 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 10.1 m | 596 | 60 km |
| 1687 | S. PERU | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 48 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in |
El Carmen has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 62°F in August to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 0.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (0.2") and January the driest (0.0").
Schools in El Carmen
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 22636 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 22757 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 22759 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 22250 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora Del Carmen | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 22751 | — | — | — | — |
Libraries in El Carmen
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca y Centro Cultural | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Carmen
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Comercial Óvalo Bolognesi | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos de Pueblo Nuevo | |||||
| Mercado Ferial Nº 1 | |||||
| Mercado Ferial Nº 2 | |||||
| Mercado La Frontera | |||||
| Mercado Modelo de Chincha | |||||
| Nuevo Tacora | |||||
| Santa Rosa | |||||
| Santos Nagaro | |||||
| Terminal Pesquero José Olaya |
Hotels in El Carmen
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in El Carmen
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in El Carmen
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in El Carmen
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Carmen
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Renán Elías Olivera International Airport | PIO | Large Airport |
| Las Dunas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Plumas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Revalora Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Regis Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in El Carmen
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de San José | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Carmen |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of El Carmen?
El Carmen has a population of 2,639 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,153.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Carmen?
El Carmen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 365 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 3.5 inches.