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El Papayo, Peru
Piura · Peru
El Papayo is a small town in Piura, Peru with a population of 953. Elevation: 394 ft (120 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
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About El Papayo
Tambogrande is a small town in the Piura Province of the Piura Region in northwestern Peru. One of many small towns chosen as a site for mining development during Peru's mining boom in 1999, Tambogrande achieved prominence for successfully opposing the Manhattan Minerals mining development in the area.
People
Climate
| Population | 953 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Coordinates | -4.9972°, -80.3164° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Piura |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.0 inches (1,169 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Papayo
El Papayo is a small town in Peru (Piura) with a population of 953. The city sits at an elevation of 394 feet (120 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.0 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.8°F |
| 46% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 355 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Area | 795.4 sq mi (2,060.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.9972°N, 80.3164°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in |
El Papayo has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 71°F in August to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 6.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in El Papayo
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 15289 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 15116 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa La Rita | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20448 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa La Greda Nueva | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 20827 Godofredo Garcia Baca | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa N° 449 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 15406 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near El Papayo
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Girasol | local radio | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio Girasol Piura | cumbia salsa tecno 70 80 baladas varios | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Museums in El Papayo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo intercultural Yapatera |
Libraries in El Papayo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Central Paccha | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Orlando Velasquez Benites | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Vicús | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Papayo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercadillo 28 de Julio- Km 50 | |||||
| Mercado Central Tambogrande | |||||
| Mercado de La Matanza | |||||
| Mercado La Encantada | |||||
| Mercado Mayorista de Frutas | |||||
| Mercado Modelo |
Stadiums & Teams in El Papayo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Papayo
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra Airport | MRR | Medium Airport |
| PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport | PIU | Medium Airport |
| Yapatera Airport | — | Small Airport |
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 Papayo?
El Papayo has a population of 953 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 795.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Papayo?
El Papayo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.0 inches.