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La Jalca, Peru
Amazonas · Peru
La Jalca is a small town in Amazonas, Peru with a population of 2,390. Elevation: 9,350 ft (2,850 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).
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About La Jalca
La Jalca is a district of the Chachapoyas Province in the Amazonas Region, Peru. Its capital is La Jalca, also known as Jalca, Jalca Grande or La Jalca Grande. It was the first Spanish foundation of the region. The current city of Chachapoyas was established here. Founded in 1538 as San Juan de la Frontera de los Chachapoyas Chachapoyas was later moved to its present location.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,390 |
| Population Density | 40 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 9,350 ft (2,850 m) |
| Coordinates | -6.4861°, -77.8153° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Amazonas |
| Average Temperature | 45°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 52.5 inches (1,332 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Jalca
La Jalca is a small town in Peru (Amazonas) with a population of 2,390. The city sits at an elevation of 9,350 feet (2,850 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 346 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,350 ft (2,850 m) |
| Area | 59.4 sq mi (153.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.4861°N, 77.8153°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 4.0 in |
La Jalca has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 43°F in January to 59°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and August the driest (1.8").
Colleges & Universities in La Jalca
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gustavo Eduardo Lanatta Lujan | College | — | — |
Schools in La Jalca
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 18268 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 18260 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 18321 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 18306 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 18044 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 18139 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 18199 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 18145 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 18177 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 18403 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 18216 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 18183 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 18024 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 18112 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 18041 Purificacion Culqui Puiquin | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Juan Velasco Alvarado | — | — | — | — |
Museums in La Jalca
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro de interpretación Fortaleza de Kuelap | ||||
| Leymebamba Museum | ||||
| Museo Jalca Grande |
Libraries in La Jalca
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la cultura Elisabeth Gehrer | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Jalca
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de Colcamar | |||||
| Mercado de Yerbabuena |
Hotels in La Jalca
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in La Jalca
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near La Jalca
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chachapoyas Airport | CHH | Medium Airport |
| Juan Simons Vela Airport | RIJ | Medium Airport |
| Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport | CJA | Medium Airport |
| Celendín Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Francisco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Nicolas Airport | RIM | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Jalca
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia La Jalca |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of La Jalca?
La Jalca has a population of 2,390 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 59.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Jalca?
La Jalca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 346 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.5 inches.