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El Sol, Peru
Lima region · Peru
El Sol is a small town in Lima region, Peru with a population of 803. Elevation: 253 ft (77 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About El Sol
Huaura is a city in Peru. It is the capital of the homonymous district located in the province of Huaura in the department of Lima. It had an estimated population of 24,668 according to the 2017 census. It ceased to be the provincial capital in 1866 in favor of the city of Huacho and is part of the conurbation formed around the latter by means of two bridges over the Huaura River.
People
Climate
| Population | 803 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Coordinates | -11.0444°, -77.5919° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Lima region |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 1.8 inches (45 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Sol
El Sol is a small town in Peru (Lima region) with a population of 803. The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet (77 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.8 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.9°F |
| 35% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 363 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Area | 221.9 sq mi (574.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.0444°N, 77.5919°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1971 | CHUNGAR | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 600 | 116 km |
| 1586 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 26.0 m | 22 | 140 km |
| 1746 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 5,941 | 114 km |
| 1966 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 110 | 119 km |
| 1865 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 5 | 119 km |
| 1806 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 129 km |
| 1974 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 78 | 138 km |
| 1878 | CENTRAL PERU | Unknown | — | 5 | 124 km |
| 1860 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
El Sol has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 59°F in August to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 2.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.4") and December the driest (0.0").
Schools in El Sol
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaska | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 20880 Alcibiades Fernandez Guerrero | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Las Estrellitas Del Futuro | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20999 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20995 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20997 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20999 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 20354 Manuel Emilio Scorza Torres | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 20354 Manuel Emilio Scorza Torres | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near El Sol
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Nova Prime | — | MP3 |
Museums in El Sol
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balcón de Huaura y museo de sitio | ||||
| Caral Museum | ||||
| Centro de Interpretacion | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico Regional | ||||
| Museo Comunitario de Supe |
Farmers Markets in El Sol
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado "La Parada" | |||||
| Mercado Centenario | |||||
| Mercado Central y Modelo | |||||
| Mercado Cruz de Cano | |||||
| Mercado María Magdalena | |||||
| Mercado Modelo y Central | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Huaura | |||||
| Mercado Parada Luis Pardo | |||||
| Mercado y Reloj Central | |||||
| Plaza Auto Servicios | |||||
| Santa Rosa |
Restaurants in El Sol
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in El Sol
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in El Sol
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in El Sol
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in El Sol
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Sol
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Huacho Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Patao Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pativilca Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in El Sol
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla de Desagravio | |
| Iglesia San José de Rontoy | |
| Ilgesia de Mazo |
Quick Facts
🇵🇪 About Peru
Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About El Sol
What is the population of El Sol?
El Sol has a population of 803 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 221.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Sol?
El Sol has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 363 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 1.8 inches.