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La Otra Banda, Peru
Lambayeque · Peru
La Otra Banda is a small town in Lambayeque, Peru with a population of 586. Elevation: 187 ft (57 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About La Otra Banda
La Otra Banda is an archaeological site in northern coastal Peru where a 4,000-year-old temple and theater were discovered in June 2024 by a team of archaeologists from the Field Museum in Chicago. The site is located near the hamlet of La Otra Banda, south of the town of Zaña in the Zaña district of northwestern Peru's Lambayeque region. Excavations were led by Field Museum scientist Luis Muro Ynoñán.
People
Climate
| Population | 586 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Coordinates | -6.9424°, -79.5803° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Lambayeque |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 23.7 inches (602 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Otra Banda
La Otra Banda is a small town in Peru (Lambayeque) with a population of 586. The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet (57 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in La Otra Banda
La Otra Banda has an average annual temperature of 22.8°C (73°F). The hottest month is Feb (26.6°C), the coldest is Aug (20.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 47 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.9°F |
| 41% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 360 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Area | 185.9 sq mi (481.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.9424°N, 79.5803°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1960 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 66 | 125 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in |
La Otra Banda has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 67°F in August to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 2.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.8") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in La Otra Banda
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 11115 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near La Otra Banda
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Los Angeles - Chepen | variety | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Zona 5 93.3 | cumbia, pop en español | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio JHC 107.7 FM | — | AAC+ 96 kbps |
Museums in La Otra Banda
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Afroperuano | ||||
| Museo de sitio Huaca Rajada - Sipán |
Farmers Markets in La Otra Banda
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de Pomalca | |||||
| Mercado Mi Perú | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Tumán | |||||
| Mercado Pedro Pablo Atusparias | |||||
| Mercado Sagrado Corazón de Jesús |
Stadiums & Teams in La Otra Banda
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Otra Banda
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Capitán FAP José A. Quiñones González International Airport | CIX | Large Airport |
| Luya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pacasmayo Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in La Otra Banda
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Jorge Chavez | ||
| Pedro Pablo Atusparias | ||
| San Antonio |
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 Otra Banda?
La Otra Banda has a population of 586 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 185.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Otra Banda?
La Otra Banda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.7 inches.