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Huanta, Peru

Loreto · Peru

Huanta is a small town in Loreto, Peru with a population of 756. Elevation: 285 ft (87 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

756 Population 0/sq mi density
285 ft Elevation 87 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
118.3 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population756
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain118.3 in/yr
Sunny Days122/yr
Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Population756
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Coordinates-3.4883°, -72.0524°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLoreto
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation118.3 inches (3,004 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Huanta

Huanta is a small town in Peru (Loreto) with a population of 756. The city sits at an elevation of 285 feet (87 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 118.3 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Huanta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 122 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 118.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 285 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above Peru avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days122 days/yr

Geography

Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Area9,278.2 sq mi (24,030.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-3.4883°N, 72.0524°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 118.3"
211% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 12.87"
Driest Month (Jul) 6.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 6, 2004.

Jul 6, 2004 75 km NE of Iquitos, Peru M4.6 97 km
May 10, 1997 174 km SW of Puerto Nariño, Colombia M3.7 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 12.2 in
February 80°F (27°C) 10.7 in
March 80°F (26°C) 12.8 in
April 79°F (26°C) 12.9 in Wettest
May 79°F (26°C) 11.2 in
June 79°F (26°C) 8.7 in
July 78°F (25°C) 6.7 in Coldest, Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 6.8 in
September 80°F (26°C) 8.3 in
October 80°F (27°C) 9.1 in
November 80°F (27°C) 8.6 in Warmest
December 80°F (27°C) 10.4 in

Huanta has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in July to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 118.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (12.9") and July the driest (6.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Huanta

Institution Type Founded Website
I.E.P.S. 60078 Yraida Rojas Regra College - ,
I.E.P.S. Elzeario Mac Donald College - ,

Schools in Huanta

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 601034 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 60246 - - - -
Institución Educativa 6010130 - Santa Amelia - - - -
Institución Educativa 60984 Fernando Lores De Camote - - - -
Institución Educativa 60244 Andres Avelino Caceres - - - -
Institución Educativa 601369 - Nuevo Oriente - - - -
Institución Educativa 601411 -- Estrecho De Magallanes - - - -
Institución Educativa 6010357 - Monte Alegre - - - -
Institución Educativa 6010359 Puerto Rico - - - -
Institución Educativa 601427 Bilingue Intercultural - - - -
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Airports Near Huanta

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pebas Airport-Small Airport

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 Huanta

What is the population of Huanta?

Huanta has a population of 756 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 9,278.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Huanta?

Huanta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 122 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 118.3 inches.

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