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Jaén, Peru
Cajamarca Department · Peru
Jaén is a mid-size city in Cajamarca Department, Peru with a population of 52,493. Elevation: 2,395 ft (730 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
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About Jaén
Jaén, founded as San Leandro de Jaén and then known as Jerez de la Frontera and finally as Jaén de Bracamoros since April 1549, is a city which is the capital of the Jaén Province in the Cajamarca Region in Peru, located in the high jungle of northern Peru. It is the seat of the Catholic Apostolic Vicariate of St. Francis Xavier, also known as Apostolic Vicariate of Jaén en Peru.
People
Climate
| Population | 52,493 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,395 ft (730 m) |
| Coordinates | -5.7073°, -78.8079° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Cajamarca Department |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.4 inches (1,179 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Jaén
Jaén is a mid-size city in Peru (Cajamarca Department) with a population of 52,493. The city sits at an elevation of 2,395 feet (730 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Jaén
Jaén has an average annual temperature of 22.7°C (73°F). The hottest month is Oct (23.6°C), the coldest is Jul (21.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 385 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.6°F |
| 34% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 349 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,395 ft (730 m) |
| Area | 20,743.3 sq mi (53,725.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.7073°N, 78.8079°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 2.1 in |
Jaén has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 71°F in January to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.1") and August the driest (0.8").
Colleges & Universities in Jaén
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio 16082 | College | — | — |
Schools in Jaén
83+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Montessori School | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 16081 Señor De Huamantanga | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Fe Y Alegria 22 San Luis Gonzaga | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 16005 Pedro Emilio Paulet Mostajo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17514 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Huellitas Del Saber | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16049 | — | — | — | — |
| 4 De Junio De 1821 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Victor Raul Haya De La Torre | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16011 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 16049 Inmaculada Concepcion | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16004 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17515 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16750 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 16065 Grlmo.jose De San Martin | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16029 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17505 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17415 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16031 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16818 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución educativa No. 16062 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Inicial Édgar Morín | — | — | — | — |
| I.E. N° 16002 | — | — | — | — |
| I.E. N° 16002 | — | — | — | — |
| I.E. N° 16002 | — | — | — | — |
| I.E. N° 16002 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Inicial Édgar Morín | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17001 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jaen De Bracamoros | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Juan Pablo Ii | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Alejandro Cussianovich | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16002 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16804 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Sagrado Corazon | — | — | — | — |
| Toribio Rodriguez De Mendoza | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Nazareno | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Aplicacion Victor Andres Belaunde | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Hermogenes Mejia Solf | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 16001 R.castilla Y Marquezado | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Victor Andres Belaunde | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Silvestre | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Talentus | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa My. Ep Marko Jara Schenone | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16890 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17510 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16820 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16048 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16174 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17459 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 16006 Cristo Rey | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Graciela Villaran Carbajal | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17507 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17504 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16020 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Corazon De Jesus | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 16001 Ramon Castilla Y M. | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Alfonso Villanueva Pinillos | — | — | — | — |
| Institución educativa No. 16003 | — | — | — | — |
| Prite Los Angelitos | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17520 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16821 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16073 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16043 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16027 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución educativa No. 16030 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16061 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16803 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16650 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17506 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16046 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16549 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17511 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 16036 A. Arana Vidal | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16007 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16824 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16044 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Kinder Garden College | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17509 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16808 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16033 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 16034 Augusto Salazar Bondy | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17513 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17502 | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Jaén
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Hermogenes Mejía Solf |
Farmers Markets in Jaén
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 de Julio | |||||
| 28 de julio | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| ROBERTO SEGURA |
Hotels in Jaén
15 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Jaén
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Jaén
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Jaén
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Jaén
9 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Jaén
9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Jaén
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Jaén
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Jaén
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Jaén
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Shumba Airport | JAE | Medium Airport |
| Baguá Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda El Valor Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Huancabamba Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Jaén
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Catedral de Jaen |
Explore Near Jaén
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Jaén
2 places within 15 km
- • Huaca Montegrande
- • Información turistica
🇵🇪 About Peru
Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Jaén
What is the population of Jaén?
Jaén has a population of 52,493 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 20,743.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Jaén?
Jaén has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 349 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.4 inches.