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La Merced, Peru
Junin · Peru
La Merced is a small town in Junin, Peru with a population of 0. Elevation: 2,461 ft (750 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About La Merced
La Merced, Chanchamayo or Chanchamayu is the capital of the Chanchamayo Province in the Junín Region in Peru.
People
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,461 ft (750 m) |
| Coordinates | -11.0615°, -75.3351° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Junin |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 109.9 inches (2,792 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Merced
La Merced is a small town in Peru (Junin) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 2,461 feet (750 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 109.9 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.8°F |
| 18% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,461 ft (750 m) |
| Area | 381.5 sq mi (988.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.0615°N, 75.3351°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1971 | CHUNGAR | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 600 | 131 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 8.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 7.8 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 8.1 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 7.3 in |
La Merced has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 43°F in January to 69°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 61.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.4") and June the driest (2.1").
Schools in La Merced
42 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa 30921 Antonio Raimondi | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jesus De Belen | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Mis Pasitos La Merced | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Nuevo Horizonte | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Santa Maria Reyna | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Juan Xxiii | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 31961 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa El Buen Pastor | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 30752 Jeronimo Jimenez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Sir Isaac Newton La Merced | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Carlos | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 30764 Capelito | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 30860 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 30859 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 30862 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 31617 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 30877 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 30899 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 31693 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Joaquín Capelo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Trilce | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 31211 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 31428 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 30340 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 31576 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 31717 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Maria Auxiliadora | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora De Las Mercedes | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 30488 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 30125 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 30915 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 31460 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 31303 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 30922 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 30866 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 30928 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 30909 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 30870 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 30754 Virgen Del Carmen | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Divino Niño | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Politecnico Selva Central | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 31305 Tupac Amaru | — | — | — | — |
Hotels in La Merced
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in La Merced
8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in La Merced
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in La Merced
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Merced
8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in La Merced
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in La Merced
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Merced
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Francisco Carle Airport | JAU | Medium Airport |
| Capitán FAP Leonardo Alvariño Herr Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Merced
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Catedral de La Merced | |
| MIrador Cerro de la Cruz |
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What is the weather like in La Merced?
La Merced enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 109.9 inches.