Sign In Register

Insculas, Peru

Lambayeque · Peru

Insculas is a small town in Lambayeque, Peru with a population of 676. Elevation: 420 ft (128 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

676 Population 0/sq mi density
420 ft Elevation 128 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
5.6 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

Discover Insculas, Peru

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

People

Population676
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain5.6 in/yr
Sunny Days326/yr
Elevation420 ft (128 m)
Population676
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation420 ft (128 m)
Coordinates-5.7562°, -79.8589°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLambayeque
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation5.6 inches (142 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Insculas

Insculas is a small town in Peru (Lambayeque) with a population of 676. The city sits at an elevation of 420 feet (128 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 5.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Insculas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 326 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 5.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 420 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average74.1°F
37% above Peru avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation420 ft (128 m)
Area3,130.3 sq mi (8,107.6 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-5.7562°N, 79.8589°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.6"
85% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 15, 2014 16 km W of Sechura, Peru M6.3 125 km
Jul 30, 2021 7 km E of Sullana, Peru M6.2 126 km
Feb 15, 2009 near the coast of northern Peru M6.1 115 km
Mar 20, 1991 27 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M6.0 115 km
Apr 21, 2002 34 km SW of Sechura, Peru M5.9 130 km
Aug 15, 1997 44 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M5.7 131 km
Jun 19, 2011 48 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M5.5 126 km
Apr 3, 2012 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru M5.4 103 km
Jun 24, 2005 43 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M5.3 131 km
Jul 29, 1990 11 km E of La Huaca, Peru M5.2 146 km
May 14, 2025 49 km SW of Sechura, Peru M5.2 139 km
Aug 17, 2010 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru M5.2 51 km
Sep 13, 2002 6 km SSE of Sullana, Peru M5.1 125 km
Sep 29, 2002 0 km ESE of Sullana, Peru M5.0 131 km
Feb 5, 2020 29 km SSE of Sechura, Peru M5.0 98 km
Jul 14, 2002 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru M5.0 123 km
Oct 15, 2009 6 km NE of Las Lomas, Peru M5.0 134 km
Jun 12, 2025 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru M5.0 64 km
Oct 16, 2016 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 142 km
Oct 3, 2003 3 km W of Vice, Peru M4.9 113 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 66 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.5 in
February 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in Warmest
March 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in Wettest
April 78°F (25°C) 0.7 in
May 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
August 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
September 71°F (21°C) 0.0 in
October 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
December 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in

Insculas has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 70°F in August to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 5.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.1") and August the driest (0.0").

View full weather details →

Schools in Insculas

26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa 11196 Virgen Del Carmen - - - -
Institución Educativa N.º 10360 "San Marcos" Mocape - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 10722 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 11095 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 10188 - - - -
Institución Educativa 11613 Narcisa Landázuri de Jesús - - - -
Institución Educativa Inicial 11613 Narcisa Landázuri de Jesús - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 11092 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 11059 - - - -
Institución Educativa 10793 Calera Santa Isabel - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 10782 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 10173 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 10975 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 11123 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 11189 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 11089 - - - -
Institución Educativa 11609 Manuel Gonzales Prada - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 10816 - - - -
Institución Educativa 11227 San Francisco De Asis - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 10720 - - - -
Institución Educativa 10178 Divino Maestro - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 10185 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 11060 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 11569 - - - -
Institución Educativa 10937 - Escute - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 10936 - - - -
View full schools details →

Farmers Markets in Insculas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado modelo de Olmos

Clinics in Insculas

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Establecimiento de Salud Mocape
Puesto de Salud Insculas

Gas Stations in Insculas

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petroperu Grifo mi Sandra

Stadiums & Teams in Insculas

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Insculas

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Huancabamba Airport-Small Airport
Yapatera Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Insculas

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla de la Santísima Cruz de Mocape
Iglesia San Martín de Porras

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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Insculas.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Insculas

What is the population of Insculas?

Insculas has a population of 676 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 3,130.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Insculas?

Insculas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 326 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 5.6 inches.

Nearby Cities

Compare Insculas with another city: