La Victoria, Peru

San Martín Department · Peru

La Victoria is a mid-size city in San Martín Department, Peru with a population of 54,006. Elevation: 1,224 ft (373 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

54,006 Population 170/sq mi density
1,224 ft Elevation 373 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
108.7 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About La Victoria

La Victoria

Juanjuí is a town in Northern Peru, capital of the province Mariscal Cáceres in the San Martín Region and located in the left edge of Huallaga River. There are 54,006 inhabitants, according to the 2010 census.

People

Population54,006
Density170/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain108.7 in/yr
Elevation1,224 ft (373 m)
Population54,006
Population Density170 / sq mi
Elevation1,224 ft (373 m)
Coordinates-7.1353°, -76.7417°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceSan Martín Department
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation108.7 inches (2,760 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Victoria

La Victoria is a mid-size city in Peru (San Martín Department) with a population of 54,006. The city sits at an elevation of 1,224 feet (373 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 108.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in La Victoria

La Victoria has an average annual temperature of 24.1°C (75°F). The hottest month is Sep (25.5°C), the coldest is Mar (23°C). Average annual precipitation is 862 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24°C / 75°F 17.6° / 33.4° 87.2
Feb 23.8°C / 75°F 18.4° / 32.3° 90.5
Mar 23°C / 73°F 18° / 30.9° 132.3
Apr 23.1°C / 74°F 17.8° / 31.2° 76.3
May 23.4°C / 74°F 16.8° / 31.9° 75.0
Jun 23.2°C / 74°F 16.4° / 31° 39.4
Jul 23.6°C / 75°F 16.7° / 32.2° 43.8
Aug 24.8°C / 77°F 16.1° / 33.9° 23.4
Sep 25.5°C / 78°F 18.2° / 34.9° 50.1
Oct 25.5°C / 78°F 18.1° / 34.9° 77.5
Nov 24.5°C / 76°F 18° / 33.2° 88.7
Dec 24.5°C / 76°F 18.5° / 33.8° 77.9
La Victoria enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 108.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,224 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above Peru avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,224 ft (373 m)
Area317.3 sq mi (821.7 km²)
Population Density170/sq mi
Coordinates7.1353°S, 76.7417°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.7"
186% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.36"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.03"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

163 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.3 on May 23, 2025.

Apr 5, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M7.1 134 km
May 30, 1990 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M6.6 136 km
Apr 4, 1991 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru M6.5 129 km
Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 128 km
Jan 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.8 131 km
May 30, 1990 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.7 131 km
Apr 29, 2000 30 km S of Soritor, Peru M5.7 88 km
Jun 9, 1990 3 km E of Rioja, Peru M5.5 127 km
Apr 10, 2005 59 km ESE of Huicungo, Peru M5.3 69 km
Jun 6, 1990 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru M5.3 123 km
Jul 23, 1997 29 km SE of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.3 145 km
Jun 8, 2017 76 km ENE of Tocache, Peru M5.2 137 km
May 8, 2017 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru M5.2 102 km
Apr 4, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.2 132 km
Dec 15, 2013 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru M5.2 16 km
Jul 29, 2002 northern Peru M5.2 19 km
Apr 5, 1991 6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru M5.2 120 km
Feb 19, 2024 12 km NNW of Chazuta, Peru M5.1 95 km
Apr 6, 1991 2 km WSW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.1 125 km
Apr 12, 1991 21 km NNE of Rioja, Peru M5.1 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in
March 78°F (26°C) 7.4 in Wettest
April 78°F (26°C) 6.3 in
May 78°F (26°C) 4.8 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
July 67°F (20°C) 3.0 in Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.0 in
September 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in
October 79°F (26°C) 6.1 in
November 79°F (26°C) 5.9 in Warmest
December 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in

La Victoria has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 67°F in January to 79°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 58.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (3.0").

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Schools in La Victoria

9 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 459 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 724 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 725 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 1311 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 625 - - - -
Institución educativa No. 365 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 105 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 607 - - - -
Institución Educativa 0403 Sagrado Corazon De Jesus - - - -
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Farmers Markets in La Victoria

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Abastos

Stadiums & Teams in La Victoria

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Airports Near La Victoria

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes AirportTPPMedium Airport
Juanjui AirportJJIMedium Airport
Alao Airport-Small Airport
Chazuta Airport-Small Airport
Huallaga AirportBLPSmall Airport
Lamas Airport-Small Airport
Pachiza Airport-Small Airport
Picota Airport-Small Airport
Pucacaca Airport-Small Airport
San José de Sisa Airport-Small Airport
Saposoa AirportSQUSmall Airport
Shapaja Airport-Small Airport

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Waterfalls
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Waterfalls Near La Victoria

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near La Victoria.

Name Description
Cascada Chaquashca

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
283 m (929 ft)
Twinned With
Chiclayo, Córdoba, Hafnarfjörður

🇵🇪 About Peru

Capital Lima
Population 31,989,256
Area 1,285,220 km²
GDP (USD) $266,958,720,838
GDP per capita $7,888
HDI 0.762
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 79.5%
Urban population 84.8%
Currency PEN (Sol)
Languages Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Calling code +51
TLD .pe
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Peru

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Apr 2 Holy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo Santo
May 1 International Workers' Day Día del Trabajo
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Día de San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 28 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Jul 29 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Aug 30 Santa Rosa de Lima Día de Santa Rosa de Lima
Oct 8 Battle of Angamos Combate de Angamos
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de Todos los Santos
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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What is the population of La Victoria?

La Victoria has a population of 54,006 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 170 people per square mile, spread across 317.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Victoria?

La Victoria enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 108.7 inches.

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