La Esperanza, Peru
Tacna · Peru
La Esperanza is a small town in Tacna, Peru with a population of 0. Elevation: 1,978 ft (603 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About La Esperanza
Tacna, officially San Pedro de Tacna, is a city in southern Peru and the capital of the department of Tacna. Located in the Caplina River valley about 35 km (22 mi) north of the border with Chile, it is one of the country's main commercial centers and Peru's tenth most populous city. Known for its strong patriotic identity, Tacna features numerous monuments and place names commemorating Peru's independence and the War of the Pacific. Its inhabitants are known as tacneños.
People
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,978 ft (603 m) |
| Coordinates | -17.9948°, -70.2480° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Tacna |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 2.8 inches (71 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Esperanza
La Esperanza is a small town in Peru (Tacna) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 1,978 feet (603 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.8 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in La Esperanza
La Esperanza has an average annual temperature of 19°C (66°F). The hottest month is Feb (23.6°C), the coldest is Jul (14.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 14 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.1°F |
| 21% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 365 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,978 ft (603 m) |
| Area | 1,130.0 sq mi (2,926.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.9948°N, 70.2480°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 18.0 m (59 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1868 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 18.0 m | 25,000 | 104 km |
| 1604 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 174 | 74 km |
| 1868 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 104 km |
| 1895 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | — | 80 km |
| 1715 | PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 97 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacora (59 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 59 km |
| Taapaca | Complex | 5,860 m (19,226 ft) | -320 | 80 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 90 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 109 km |
| Parinacota | Stratovolcano | 6,336 m (20,787 ft) | 290 | 118 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 167 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 0.0 in |
La Esperanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 59°F in August to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.1") and March the driest (0.0").
Schools in La Esperanza
37 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Cepa El Faro | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 42218 Mariscal Cáceres | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 42021 Fortunato Zora Carbajal | — | — | — | — |
| Francisco de Paula Gonzáles Vigil | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Guillermo Auza Arce | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 42245 Micaela Bastidas | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Manuel A Odria | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 42251 Simón Bolívar | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 42198 Víctor Raúl Haya de la Torre | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Inicial Rosa Coda de Martorell | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Juan Bautista de La Salle | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 42088 Don José de San Martín | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Inicial 412 Jorge Basadre Grohoman | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Inicial 418 Señor de los Milagros | — | — | — | — |
| I.E. Cristo Salvador | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Inicial Santa Margarita | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Divino Redentor | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa El Buen Pastor | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Martín de Porres | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 42007 Leoncio Prado | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Hiram Bingham School | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Nuevo Horizonte | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Comandante Elías Aguirre | — | — | — | — |
| centro educativo inicial | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Coronel Bolognesi | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 42223 Manuel de Mendiburu | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 43003 Carlos Armando Laura | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 42005 Jose Rosa Ara | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cristina Vildoso Berríos | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 42010 Santísima Niña María | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 42014 José Jiménez Borja | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 42015 Zoila Sabel Cáceres | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 42020 Almirante Miguel Grau | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Alfred Nobel | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Einstein School | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Francisco Antonio de Zela | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Saint Gregory American College | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near La Esperanza
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RADIO CORAL 97.5 FM | cumbia peruana | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Fama Sur (Tarata) | local radio | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Retro | 80s, 90s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| LibelulaChile.com señal 1 (CL) | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Digital FM (CL) | pop | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Digital FM (BR) | — | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| LibelulaChile.cl (CL) | familiar, folclore | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Positiva Tacna | — | MP3 112 kbps | |
| Radio Andina Tarata | local news | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in La Esperanza
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de Zela | ||||
| Casa de Zela | ||||
| Casa Jurídica | ||||
| Casa Jurídica | ||||
| Museo Casa Basadre Grohmann | ||||
| Museo Casa Basadre Grohmann | ||||
| Museo de Miculla | ||||
| Museo de Sitio del Alto de la Alianza | ||||
| Museo de Sitio del Alto de la Alianza | ||||
| Museo de sitio Peañas | ||||
| Museo de sitio Peañas | ||||
| Museo Ferroviario Nacional de Tacna | ||||
| Museo Ferroviario Nacional de Tacna | ||||
| Museo Histórico Regional | ||||
| Museo Histórico Regional |
Libraries in La Esperanza
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Central de Tacna | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Central UNJBG | 0.0 | |||||
| biblioteca de pocollay | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca UPT | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Esperanza
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 de Enero | |||||
| Asociación 2001 | |||||
| Centro Comercial Patricio Melendez | |||||
| Centro Comercial Siglo XXI | |||||
| Galeria Comercial San Gregorio | |||||
| La Agronómica Tacna | |||||
| Mercado 1 de Mayo | |||||
| Mercado 2 de Mayo | |||||
| Mercado Alfoso Ugarte | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado central Viñani | |||||
| Mercado de Ciudad Nueva | |||||
| Mercado de Exproductores 24 de Junio | |||||
| Mercado de la Esperanza | |||||
| Mercado Francisco Bolognesi | |||||
| Mercado Grau | |||||
| Mercado Héroes del Cenepa | |||||
| Mercado Intiorko | |||||
| Mercado Jerusalén | |||||
| Mercado Juan Velasco Alvarado | |||||
| Mercado Juan Velasco Alvarado | |||||
| Mercado Julio Rospigliosi | |||||
| Mercado La Natividad | |||||
| Mercado La Unión | |||||
| Mercado Leoncio Prado | |||||
| Mercado Loyola | |||||
| Mercado Mayorista Pesquero | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Pocollay | |||||
| Mercado Primero de Enero | |||||
| Mercado San Francisco | |||||
| Mercado San Juan Capilla II Etapa | |||||
| Mercado San Martín | |||||
| Mercado Santa Ana | |||||
| Mercado Santa Rosa | |||||
| Mercado Santa Susana | |||||
| Mercado Señor de los Milagros | |||||
| Mercado Vista Alegre | |||||
| Mercado Vista Alegre de las Rieleas | |||||
| Mercado Zonal 1 de Mayo Cono Norte | |||||
| Mercado Zonal Alto de la Alianza |
Hotels in La Esperanza
35 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in La Esperanza
43 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in La Esperanza
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in La Esperanza
11 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in La Esperanza
11 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in La Esperanza
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in La Esperanza
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Esperanza
9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in La Esperanza
22 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in La Esperanza
38 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in La Esperanza
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in La Esperanza
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio Bombonera | ||
| Estadio de Pocollay | ||
| Estadio Enrique Paillardelle | ||
| Estadio Joel Gutiérrez | ||
| Estadio Maracaná |
Airports Near La Esperanza
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chacalluta International Airport | ARI | Medium Airport |
| Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport | TCQ | Medium Airport |
| El Buitre Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Toquepala Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in La Esperanza
7 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de Atención de Medicina Complementaria | ||
| Centro Medico | ||
| Centro médico del niño y del adolescente | ||
| kinesiology the chine | ||
| Ramon Copaja | ||
| REMASUR resonancia magnética Tacna | ||
| terreno propiedad de essalud |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Esperanza
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Asociacion Evangelica de Mision Israelita | |
| Iglesia Evangelica Pentecostal | |
| Iglesia Fuente de Vida | |
| Iglesia La Vid | |
| Iglesia nacional evangélica los amigos | |
| Iglesia Pentecostal Dios es Amor | |
| Iglesia Virgen de Chapi | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Fatima | |
| Parroquia Sagrada Familia | |
| Parroquia San Martin de Porres | |
| Parroquia Virgen de Copacabana | |
| Santisima Cruz Del Cerro Intiorko |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the weather like in La Esperanza?
La Esperanza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 365 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.8 inches.
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