All Countries
La Banda, Peru
San Martín Department · Peru
La Banda is a small city in San Martín Department, Peru with a population of 24,932. Elevation: 1,266 ft (386 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Discover La Banda, 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.
About La Banda
La Banda is a city in the province of Santiago del Estero, Argentina. It has about 95,000 inhabitants as per the 2001 census [INDEC], making it the second largest in the province. It is the head town of the Banda Department.
People
Climate
| Population | 24,932 |
| Population Density | 170 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,266 ft (386 m) |
| Coordinates | -6.4927°, -76.3422° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | San Martín Department |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 68.5 inches (1,740 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Banda
La Banda is a small city in Peru (San Martín Department) with a population of 24,932. The city sits at an elevation of 1,266 feet (386 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in La Banda
La Banda has an average annual temperature of 26.9°C (80°F). The hottest month is Jan (27.4°C), the coldest is Jul (26°C). Average annual precipitation is 1073 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.2°F |
| 45% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,266 ft (386 m) |
| Area | 146.8 sq mi (380.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 170/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.4927°N, 76.3422°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 6.1 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 4.2 in |
La Banda has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 76°F in June to 78°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 59.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.4") and August the driest (3.5").
Colleges & Universities in La Banda
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Preuniversitario Universidad Nacional de San Martín (CPU) | University | — | — |
| Instituto Amazónico | College | — | — |
| Instituto Tecnológico Nororiental de la Selva | College | — | — |
| Simón Bolivar | College | — | — |
| UCV - Tarapoto | University | — | — |
| Universidad Nacional de San Martín | University | — | — |
| Universidad Nacional de San Martin-Sede Lamas | University | — | — |
| Universidad Peruana Unión | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in La Banda
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 551 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 747 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 1291 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela De Educacion Superior Tecnico Profesional Pnp Tarapoto | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 0523 Luisa Del Carmen Del Aguila Sanchez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Selva Azul | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Simon Bolivar | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Semillas Tarapoto | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Virgen De Guadalupe | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 292 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cleofe Arevalo Del Aguila | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Simon Bolivar | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 556 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Juan Miguel Perez Rengifo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Paul Harris | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near La Banda
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Moyobamba | amazonian cumbia, cumbia amazónica | AAC+ 144 kbps | |
| Radio Karicia | local music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio San Martín | local news | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Museums in La Banda
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Chanka | ||||
| Museo de Ayahusca |
Libraries in La Banda
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Banda
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de Abastos El Platanito | |||||
| Mercado de Lamas | |||||
| Mercado de Tarapoto | |||||
| Mercado El Huaico | |||||
| Mercado Modelo 3 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de la Banda de Shilcayo | |||||
| Mercado nº2 | |||||
| Mercado Santa Anita |
Hotels in La Banda
8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in La Banda
7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in La Banda
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Banda
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in La Banda
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in La Banda
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Banda
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes Airport | TPP | Medium Airport |
| Juanjui Airport | JJI | Medium Airport |
| Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport | YMS | Medium Airport |
| Alao Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chazuta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Huallaga Airport | BLP | Small Airport |
| Lamas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Moyobamba Airport | MBP | Small Airport |
| Picota Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pucacaca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San José de Sisa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Saposoa Airport | SQU | Small Airport |
| Shapaja Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Banda
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| CENTRO PASTORAL VIRGEN DE LOS REMEDIOS | |
| PARROQUIA VIRGEN DE LOS REMEDIOS |
Explore Near La Banda
Quick Facts
🇵🇪 About Peru
Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
Download Full City Report
Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for La Banda.
Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About La Banda
What is the population of La Banda?
La Banda has a population of 24,932 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 170 people per square mile, spread across 146.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Banda?
La Banda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 68.5 inches.