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La Legua - San Jacinto, Peru
Piura · Peru
La Legua - San Jacinto is a small city in Piura, Peru with a population of 7,548. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About La Legua - San Jacinto
Catacaos is a town in the Piura Province, Piura Region, Peru. It is known for its gastronomy and crafts.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,548 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Coordinates | -5.2358°, -80.6593° |
| 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 Legua - San Jacinto
La Legua - San Jacinto is a small city in Peru (Piura) with a population of 7,548. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 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.
Climate in La Legua - San Jacinto
La Legua - San Jacinto has an average annual temperature of 25.1°C (77°F). The hottest month is Feb (28.8°C), the coldest is Aug (22.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 149 mm.
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 | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 1,700.3 sq mi (4,403.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.2358°N, 80.6593°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in |
La Legua - San Jacinto has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 69°F in August to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 2.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.1") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in La Legua - San Jacinto
27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa 14117 Juan Palacios Torres | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 15016 Sagrada Familia | — | — | — | — |
| Innova Schools Chiclayito | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Josemaria Escriva De Balaguer | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 14112 Augusto Timana Sosa | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 14116 San Martin De Porras | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Castilla | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Pasitos | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Teniente Miguel Cortes del Castillo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Fe y Alegría 15 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Mi Divino Niño Jesus | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora Del Carmen | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jorge Chavez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Maria Auxiliadora | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 15016 Sagrada Familia | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20458 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Trieste | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 14031 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora Del Carmen | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 14032 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución educativa No. 14038 | — | — | — | — |
| Ceba - 17 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Bernardo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 14118 Marina Purizaca Benites | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 14114 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Agropecuario 07 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora De Las Mercedes | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near La Legua - San Jacinto
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 Legua - San Jacinto
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa del Almirante Miguel Grau | ||||
| Museo de Sitio Narihualá | ||||
| Museo del BCRP | ||||
| Museo Municipal Vicús |
Libraries in La Legua - San Jacinto
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Piura | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Piura | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Principal UNP | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Legua - San Jacinto
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asociación Mercado de Frutas "José Olaya" | |||||
| Mercado Anexo | |||||
| Mercado Central de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado Central de Castilla | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos Villa Casa Grande | |||||
| Mercado de Especies Marinas | |||||
| Mercado El Sol | |||||
| Mercado La Plataforma | |||||
| Mercado Mayorista Las Capullanas - ECOMAPSA | |||||
| Mercado Minorista de Pescado "SITMINPEP" | |||||
| Mercado Minosrista Las Capullanas | |||||
| Mercado Modelo | |||||
| Mercado San Bernardo | |||||
| Mercado San Miguel | |||||
| Mercado Santa Rosa | |||||
| Mercado Sixto Zapata Melendez | |||||
| Mercado Zonal de San Martín | |||||
| Mercado Zonal San Francisco | |||||
| Mercado Zonal San José | |||||
| Plaza Castilla | |||||
| Plaza Castilla |
Hotels in La Legua - San Jacinto
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in La Legua - San Jacinto
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in La Legua - San Jacinto
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in La Legua - San Jacinto
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Legua - San Jacinto
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in La Legua - San Jacinto
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in La Legua - San Jacinto
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Legua - San Jacinto
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport | TYL | Medium Airport |
| PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport | PIU | Medium Airport |
| El Pato Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Paita Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yapatera Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in La Legua - San Jacinto
24 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| C.S | ||
| Carita feliz | ||
| Centro de Atencion Primaria Cap III Metropolitano | ||
| Centro de Salud Materno Infantil-Catacaos | ||
| Centro Médico Materno El Hogar de la Madre | ||
| Centro Médico Regional Piura | ||
| CERSAC - Centro Especializado de Rehabilitación y Traumatología | ||
| Clínica Oftalmológica Pongo | ||
| Consultorio Obstetrico | ||
| Establecimiento de Salud Chapairá | ||
| Establecimiento de Salud Chiclayito | ||
| Establecimiento de Salud I-2 Simbila | ||
| Establecimiento de Salud I-3 El Indio | ||
| Establecimiento de salud María Goretti | ||
| Laboratorio Labonorte | ||
| Laboratorio Referencial de Salud Piura | ||
| Oncosalud | ||
| P.S | ||
| Policlínico El Buen Samaritano | ||
| Policlinico PNP | ||
| Policlínico PNP Almirante Miguel Grau | ||
| Posta Médica Municipal Ricardo Jáuregui | ||
| Puesto de Salud La Legua | ||
| Resocentro- Centro Especializado de Resonancia Magnética |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Legua - San Jacinto
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla San Bernardo | |
| Iglesia Cristiana Presencia de Dios | |
| Iglesia del Nazareno - Movimiento de Santidad | |
| Iglesia María Auxiliadora | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Parroquia San Martin | |
| Templo San José de La Legua |
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of La Legua - San Jacinto?
La Legua - San Jacinto has a population of 7,548 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 1,700.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Legua - San Jacinto?
La Legua - San Jacinto 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.