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Huancabamba, Peru

Piura · Peru

Huancabamba is a small city in Piura, Peru with a population of 8,553. Elevation: 6,362 ft (1,939 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

8,553 Population 40/sq mi density
6,362 ft Elevation 1,939 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
59.2 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Huancabamba

Huancabamba

Huancabamba is a town in Northern Peru, capital of the province Huancabamba in the Piura region. It is situated in the valley of the Huancabamba river, along which the old Inca road passed leading from Quito to Cajamarca.

People

Population8,553
Density40/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain59.2 in/yr
Sunny Days340/yr
Elevation6,362 ft (1,939 m)
Population8,553
Population Density40 / sq mi
Elevation6,362 ft (1,939 m)
Coordinates-5.2386°, -79.4506°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvincePiura
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation59.2 inches (1,505 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Huancabamba

Huancabamba is a small city in Peru (Piura) with a population of 8,553. The city sits at an elevation of 6,362 feet (1,939 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Huancabamba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 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 59.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,362 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.7°F
25% above Peru avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,362 ft (1,939 m)
Area215.1 sq mi (557.1 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates-5.2386°N, 79.4506°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"
56% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.01"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

109 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 12, 2025.

Jul 30, 2021 7 km E of Sullana, Peru M6.2 134 km
Apr 3, 2012 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru M5.4 126 km
Aug 17, 2010 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru M5.2 62 km
Apr 17, 2019 68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru M5.1 147 km
Sep 13, 2002 6 km SSE of Sullana, Peru M5.1 137 km
Oct 15, 2009 6 km NE of Las Lomas, Peru M5.0 110 km
Jun 12, 2025 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru M5.0 132 km
Jul 14, 2002 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru M5.0 71 km
Sep 29, 2002 0 km ESE of Sullana, Peru M5.0 141 km
Jul 21, 2021 7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru M4.9 53 km
Dec 7, 1995 16 km NE of Cariamanga, Ecuador M4.9 115 km
Mar 9, 2020 4 km NW of Sapillica, Peru M4.9 83 km
May 25, 2004 9 km WNW of Suyo, Peru M4.9 109 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 125 km
Sep 25, 1996 5 km SSW of Loja, Ecuador M4.8 136 km
Nov 6, 1999 12 km N of San Martin, Peru M4.8 134 km
May 21, 2017 10 km NNW of Lagunas, Peru M4.8 76 km
Oct 28, 1995 8 km WSW of Las Lomas, Peru M4.8 114 km
Mar 19, 2012 39 km SE of Sechura, Peru M4.8 144 km
Feb 6, 2000 45 km NNW of Las Lomas, Peru M4.8 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 4.4 in
February 58°F (15°C) 5.1 in
March 58°F (15°C) 7.0 in Wettest
April 58°F (15°C) 5.4 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in Coldest
July 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 1.8 in
September 58°F (15°C) 1.7 in Driest
October 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
December 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in

Huancabamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 57°F in June to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.0") and September the driest (1.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Huancabamba

Schools in Huancabamba

24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Marina Rosa De Los Andes
Institución Educativa No. 14991
Institución Educativa Agropecuario 13
Institución Educativa No. 14972
Institución Educativa San Francisco De Asis
Institución Educativa 14408 Virgen De Las Mercedes
Institución Educativa 14418 Nuestra Señora De Lourdes
Institución Educativa American School
Institución Educativa Inca Pachacutec
Institución Educativa Maria Inmaculada
Institución Educativa Niño Jesus
Institución Educativa 14409 Nuestra Señora Del Carmen
Institución Educativa No. 15327
Institución Educativa No. 20069
Institución Educativa 1535 Virgen Del Carmen
Institución Educativa No. 14416
Institución Educativa San Hilarion
Institución Educativa No. 14449
Institución Educativa No. 14413
Institución Educativa No. 14435
Institución Educativa No. 14423
Institución Educativa No. 14428
Institución Educativa No. 14419
Institución Educativa No. 20407
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Hotels in Huancabamba

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hostal Virgen del Carmen
Hotel Chicuate

Restaurants in Huancabamba

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Chirimoyo
Recreo Campestre El Mirador

Bus Stations in Huancabamba

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal Terrestre Huancabamba

Gas Stations in Huancabamba

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Servicio Jans S.R.L
Estación de servicio Nuestra Señora de la Paz
Estación de Servicio Señor de la Divina Misericordia Peysa
Grifo Cortez
Grifo Mercé

Banks in Huancabamba

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de la Nación

Stadiums & Teams in Huancabamba

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Huancabamba

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shumba AirportJAEMedium Airport
Huancabamba AirportSmall Airport
Yapatera AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Huancabamba

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla Virgen de Lourdes
Iglesia san Pedro

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
1,929 m (6,329 ft)
Postal Code
20441

🇵🇪 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 Huancabamba

What is the population of Huancabamba?

Huancabamba has a population of 8,553 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 215.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Huancabamba?

Huancabamba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 59.2 inches.

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