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Huaca Rajada, Peru

Lambayeque · Peru

Huaca Rajada is a small town in Lambayeque, Peru with a population of 566. Elevation: 292 ft (89 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

566 Population 6/sq mi density
292 ft Elevation 89 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
23.7 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population566
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain23.7 in/yr
Sunny Days360/yr
Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Population566
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Coordinates-6.7996°, -79.6015°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLambayeque
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation23.7 inches (602 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Huaca Rajada

Huaca Rajada is a small town in Peru (Lambayeque) with a population of 566. The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet (89 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in Huaca Rajada

Huaca Rajada 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.5°C / 78°F 20.7° / 30.3° 2.1
Feb 26.6°C / 80°F 21.9° / 31.4° 14.1
Mar 26.6°C / 80°F 21.8° / 31.3° 16.0
Apr 24.6°C / 76°F 19.7° / 29.6° 5.1
May 22.8°C / 73°F 18.4° / 27.3° 0.6
Jun 21.3°C / 70°F 17.2° / 25.4° 0.2
Jul 20.7°C / 69°F 16.8° / 24.6° 0.3
Aug 20.1°C / 68°F 16.1° / 24.1° 0.0
Sep 20.2°C / 68°F 15.9° / 24.5° 0.6
Oct 20.5°C / 69°F 16.2° / 24.9° 0.9
Nov 21.5°C / 71°F 17.1° / 25.9° 5.0
Dec 23.2°C / 74°F 18.5° / 27.8° 2.4
Huaca Rajada has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 23.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average75.9°F
41% above Peru avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Area90.7 sq mi (234.9 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-6.7996°N, 79.6015°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.7"
38% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.26"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

93 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 12, 2025.

Feb 24, 2007 63 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M6.3 100 km
Aug 7, 2005 84 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru M5.4 143 km
Apr 2, 2017 108 km W of Pimentel, Peru M5.3 145 km
Feb 26, 2007 83 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M5.3 119 km
Feb 3, 2024 83 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.2 147 km
Feb 8, 2009 100 km WSW of Mórrope, Peru M5.1 142 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 93 km
Jun 12, 2025 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru M5.0 64 km
Nov 7, 1994 78 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 115 km
Oct 16, 2016 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 62 km
Apr 7, 1991 92 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 129 km
Jan 9, 2024 59 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 146 km
Jul 6, 2015 74 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M4.9 109 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 65 km
May 12, 2022 82 km W of Mórrope, Peru M4.8 133 km
Feb 16, 2017 90 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M4.8 127 km
Apr 3, 2002 74 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M4.8 110 km
Mar 20, 2003 42 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.8 148 km
Nov 10, 1990 20 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M4.8 55 km
Sep 22, 2013 83 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M4.8 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 66 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 0.3 in
February 78°F (25°C) 0.5 in
March 78°F (26°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Wettest
April 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in
May 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in
August 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in Coldest
September 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
October 69°F (20°C) 0.2 in
November 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in

Huaca Rajada has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 67°F in August to 78°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 3.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Huaca Rajada

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa 11528 Señor De Sipan
Institución Educativa No. 10901
Institución Educativa 11527 Antonio Raimondi Dell Acqua
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Radio Stations near Huaca Rajada

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Los Angeles - Chepen variety MP3 320 kbps
Zona 5 93.3 cumbia, pop en español AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio JHC 107.7 FM AAC+ 96 kbps

Museums in Huaca Rajada

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Afroperuano
Museo de sitio Huaca Rajada - Sipán
Museo Nacional Sicán

Libraries in Huaca Rajada

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal Eufemio Lora y Lora0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Roberto Salcedo G.0.0

Farmers Markets in Huaca Rajada

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Centro Commercial
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 José Balta
Mercado de Pomalca
Mercado Diego Ferre
Mercado El Inca
Mercado Manuel Manrique Nevado
Mercado Mertrium
Mercado Mi Perú
Mercado Modelo
Mercado Moshoqueque 1er sector
Mercado Moshoqueque 2do Sector
Mercado Moshoqueque 3er Sector
Mercado Municipal de Tumán
Mercado Municipal Ferreñafe
Mercado Municipal Pueblo Nuevo
Mercado Pedro Pablo Atusparias
Mercado Sagrado Corazón de Jesús
Mercado Yortuque
Mercado Yortuque

Stadiums & Teams in Huaca Rajada

TeamLeagueDivision
Coliseo Cerrado de Chiclayo
Coliseo del Colegio Rosario
Estadio Municipal Carlos Castañeda Iparraguirre

Airports Near Huaca Rajada

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Capitán FAP José A. Quiñones González International AirportCIXLarge Airport
Luya AirportSmall Airport
Pacasmayo AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Huaca Rajada

29 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Atencion Primaria III "MANUEL Manrrique Nevado"
Centro Diagnóstico JRB
CENTRO EN DIAGNÓSTICO POR IMÁGENES "CERIN"
Centro Medico Oftalmologico
Centro Médico Salud Vida
Chosica del Norte
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

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima

🇵🇪 About Peru

Capital Lima
Population 31,989,256
Area 1,285,220 km²
GDP (USD) $266,958,720,838
GDP per capita $7,888
HDI 0.762
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 79.5%
Urban population 84.8%
Currency PEN (Sol)
Languages Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Calling code +51
TLD .pe
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Peru

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Apr 2 Holy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo Santo
May 1 International Workers' Day Día del Trabajo
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Día de San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 28 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Jul 29 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Aug 30 Santa Rosa de Lima Día de Santa Rosa de Lima
Oct 8 Battle of Angamos Combate de Angamos
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de Todos los Santos
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Huaca Rajada

What is the population of Huaca Rajada?

Huaca Rajada has a population of 566 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 90.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Huaca Rajada?

Huaca Rajada has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.7 inches.

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