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Imperial, Peru
Lima region · Peru
Imperial is a mid-size city in Lima region, Peru with a population of 32,344. Elevation: 299 ft (91 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).
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About Imperial
San Vicente de Cañete, commonly known as San Vicente or Cañete, is a city and capital of the Cañete Province, in southern Lima Region. With a population of 85,533.
People
Climate
| Population | 32,344 |
| Population Density | 879 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Coordinates | -13.0593°, -76.3527° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Lima region |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 2.8 inches (70 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Imperial
Imperial is a mid-size city in Peru (Lima region) with a population of 32,344. The city sits at an elevation of 299 feet (91 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.8 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Imperial
Imperial has an average annual temperature of 18.7°C (66°F). The hottest month is Feb (19.9°C), the coldest is Jul (17.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 73 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.9°F |
| 28% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 360 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Area | 36.8 sq mi (95.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 879/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.0593°N, 76.3527°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 24.0 m (79 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1746 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 5,941 | 150 km |
| 2007 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 10.1 m | 596 | 45 km |
| 1865 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 5 | 143 km |
| 1806 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 134 km |
| 1878 | CENTRAL PERU | Unknown | — | 5 | 137 km |
| 1860 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 134 km |
| 1687 | S. PERU | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 52 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in |
Imperial has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 61°F in August to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 2.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (0.8") and March the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Imperial
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instituto de Educación Superior Privado Sergio Bernales García | College | — | Visit → |
| Instituto de Educación Superior Tecnológico Público "Cañete" | College | — | Visit → |
| National University of Cañete | University | 2009 | Visit → |
| SENATI Cañete | College | — | — |
| Universidad Nacional de Cañete | University | — | Visit → |
| Universidad Privada Sergio Bernales | University | — | — |
Schools in Imperial
29 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Imperial C.n.i. | — | — | — | — |
| INSTITUCION EDUCATIVA PRIVADA PROLOG DE CAÑETE | — | — | — | — |
| I.E. Nº 20145 y Nº 632 | — | — | — | — |
| I.E.P. Imperial CNI | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20974 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20795 | — | — | — | — |
| I.E. N° 20797 Carmen Alto | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 20167 Manuel Gonzales Prada | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 21504 San Jose | — | — | — | — |
| I.E.P. 20147 Eladio B. Hurtado Vicente | — | — | — | — |
| INSTITUCION EDUCATIVA PRIVADA PROLOG DE CAÑETE | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 21508 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20144 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20970 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 21505 Nuestra Señora Del Rosario | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20239 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Madre Del Amor Hermoso | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20145 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora Del Carmen | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20935 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 21001 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20798 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Villa Maria | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20972 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Coronel Francisco Bolognesi | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 21515 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Ciro Alegria | — | — | — | — |
Libraries in Imperial
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Quilmaná | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Imperial
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercadillo de San Vicente | |||||
| Mercado de Frutas Don Mariano | |||||
| Mercado Modelo | |||||
| Mercado San Leonardo | |||||
| Mercado Virgen del Carmen |
Hotels in Imperial
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Imperial
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Imperial
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Imperial
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Imperial
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Imperial
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Renán Elías Olivera International Airport | PIO | Large Airport |
| Aeroclub Alas del Mar | — | Small Airport |
| Las Plumas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lib Mandi Metropolitan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Revalora Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Bartolo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Regis Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Imperial
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Carmen Alto | |
| Iglesia de Pueblo Nuevo de Conta | |
| Virgen del Carmen |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Imperial?
Imperial has a population of 32,344 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 879 people per square mile, spread across 36.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Imperial?
Imperial enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.8 inches.