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La Unión, Peru
Piura · Peru
La Unión is a mid-size city in Piura, Peru with a population of 34,834. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
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About La Unión
La Unión District is one of ten districts of the province Piura in Peru. The district was created by the law Ley N° 5951 of December 28, 1927 during the government of President Augusto Leguía.
People
Climate
| Population | 34,834 |
| Population Density | 171 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | -5.4023°, -80.7422° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Piura |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.0 inches (812 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Unión
La Unión is a mid-size city in Peru (Piura) with a population of 34,834. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.0 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in La Unión
La Unión 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 | 76.6°F |
| 42% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 349 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 204.1 sq mi (528.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 171/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.4023°N, 80.7422°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in |
La Unión has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 68°F in August to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.6") and May the driest (0.0").
Schools in La Unión
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 15367 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 14061 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 15281 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 14070 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 14091-manuel Purizaca Chunga | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cebe La Union | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Daniel Comboni | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa La Union | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Hermanos Melendez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 14059 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 14989 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educacion Superior Técnico Profesional PNP Piura | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Libertadores De America | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 14063 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 14060 | — | — | — | — |
| Sagrado Corazon de Jesús | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near La Unión
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 Unión
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa del Almirante Miguel Grau | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico de Chusis | ||||
| Museo de Etnología de Sechura | ||||
| Museo de Sitio Narihualá | ||||
| Museo del BCRP | ||||
| Museo Municipal Vicús |
Libraries in La Unión
| 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 Unión
| 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 |
Clinics in La Unión
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Unión
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in La Unión
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in La Unión
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Unión
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport | PIU | Medium Airport |
| Paita Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yapatera Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in La Unión
23 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 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 Unión
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Parróquia San Silvestre |
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 Unión?
La Unión has a population of 34,834 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 171 people per square mile, spread across 204.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Unión?
La Unión has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 349 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.0 inches.