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La Horca, Peru
Piura · Peru
La Horca is a small town in Piura, Peru with a population of 839. Elevation: 240 ft (73 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About La Horca
Querecotillo es una ciudad menor peruana, capital del distrito homónimo ubicado en la provincia de Sullana del departamento de Piura. Se encuentra a una altitud de 784 m s. n. m.
People
Climate
| Population | 839 |
| Population Density | 7 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Coordinates | -4.7793°, -80.5929° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Piura |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.0 inches (1,169 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Horca
La Horca is a small town in Peru (Piura) with a population of 839. The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet (73 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.0 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.8°F |
| 46% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 355 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 129.5 sq mi (335.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.7793°N, 80.5929°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in |
La Horca has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in August to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 4.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in La Horca
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 20504 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 15067 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 14781 Hildebrando Castro Pozo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Miguel Grau Y Seminario | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 14277 Divino Niño | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 14873 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 14868 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Francisco De Chocan | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 14869 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near La Horca
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Girasol | local radio | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio Girasol Piura | cumbia salsa tecno 70 80 baladas varios | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Museums in La Horca
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro de Convensiones de Sullana | ||||
| Museo de Arqueología e Historia de Tangarará |
Libraries in La Horca
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal Jíbito | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Miguel Checa | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Horca
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado 9 de Octubre | |||||
| Mercado Acombe | |||||
| Mercado Modelo | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Querecotillo | |||||
| Mercado Sector La Punta |
Clinics in La Horca
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in La Horca
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Horca
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport | TYL | Medium Airport |
| Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra Airport | MRR | Medium Airport |
| PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport | PIU | Medium Airport |
| El Pato Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Paita Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Walter Braedt Segú Airport | PTL | Small Airport |
| Yapatera Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Horca
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia El Poder del Espiritu Santo | |
| Iglesia Nueva Esperanza | |
| Iglesia San Francisco | |
| Iglesia Virgen del Fatima de La Horca | |
| Sagrado Corazon de Jesus |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About La Horca
What is the population of La Horca?
La Horca has a population of 839 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 129.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Horca?
La Horca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.0 inches.