El Papayo, Peru
Piura · Peru
El Papayo is a small city in Piura, Peru with a population of 24,073. Elevation: 394 ft (120 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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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 | 24,073 |
| Population Density | 30 / 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 city in Peru (Piura) with a population of 24,073. 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.
Climate in El Papayo
El Papayo has an average annual temperature of 25.6°C (78°F). The hottest month is Mar (28.3°C), the coldest is Aug (23.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 156 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.8°F |
| 46% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Area | 795.4 sq mi (2,060.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.9972°S, 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 (OpenStreetMap 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 |
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What is the population of El Papayo?
El Papayo has a population of 24,073 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 30 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. Annual rainfall totals 46.0 inches.
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