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Lagunas, Peru

Loreto · Peru

Lagunas is a small city in Loreto, Peru with a population of 9,197. Elevation: 407 ft (124 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

9,197 Population 1/sq mi density
407 ft Elevation 124 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
88.4 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Lagunas

Lagunas ist der Hauptort des Distrikts Lagunas in der Provinz Alto Amazonas der Region Loreto in Nordost-Peru. Lagunas liegt im Amazonastiefland auf einer Höhe von 123 m am rechten Flussufer des Río Huallaga, knapp 50 km oberhalb dessen Mündung in den Río Marañón. Die Kleinstadt zählte beim Zensus 2017 7215 Einwohner. 10 Jahre zuvor lag die Einwohnerzahl bei 7396. Östlich der Stadt befindet sich das Naturschutzgebiet Pacaya-Samiria.

People

Population9,197
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain88.4 in/yr
Sunny Days176/yr
Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Population9,197
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Coordinates-5.2269°, -75.6753°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLoreto
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation88.4 inches (2,245 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lagunas

Lagunas is a small city in Peru (Loreto) with a population of 9,197. The city sits at an elevation of 407 feet (124 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Lagunas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 176 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 407 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above Peru avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days176 days/yr

Geography

Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Area6,213.9 sq mi (16,094.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-5.2269°N, 75.6753°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.4"
133% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 10.24"
Driest Month (Aug) 4.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

130 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Apr 21, 2025.

May 26, 2019 78 km NE of Navarro, Peru M8.0 79 km
Oct 28, 1997 51 km N of Barranca, Peru M7.2 147 km
Sep 10, 2016 51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru M6.1 147 km
Jan 2, 2017 34 km ESE of Barranca, Peru M5.9 85 km
Sep 11, 1993 42 km ENE of Barranca, Peru M5.7 93 km
Feb 12, 1995 15 km N of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.6 76 km
Nov 28, 2012 72 km ENE of Barranca, Peru M5.6 92 km
Dec 25, 1999 57 km ENE of Navarro, Peru M5.5 110 km
Oct 25, 2012 5 km ESE of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.4 89 km
Jul 23, 1997 29 km SE of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.3 101 km
May 7, 2020 47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru M5.3 124 km
Aug 6, 2002 58 km S of Barranca, Peru M5.3 105 km
Jul 25, 2011 57 km S of Barranca, Peru M5.2 104 km
Jul 3, 2012 69 km SSE of Alianza Cristiana, Peru M5.1 143 km
Feb 19, 2024 12 km NNW of Chazuta, Peru M5.1 150 km
Feb 20, 2017 85 km E of Lagunas, Peru M5.1 85 km
Jan 10, 2024 32 km ENE of Moyobamba, Peru M5.0 137 km
Mar 15, 2001 49 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru M5.0 120 km
Feb 16, 1995 12 km N of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.0 81 km
Apr 9, 1991 24 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru M4.9 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 7.3 in
February 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
March 81°F (27°C) 10.2 in
April 80°F (27°C) 8.6 in
May 80°F (27°C) 7.8 in
June 80°F (27°C) 5.9 in
July 80°F (26°C) 5.1 in Coldest
August 81°F (27°C) 4.2 in Driest
September 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in Warmest
November 81°F (27°C) 10.2 in Wettest
December 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in

Lagunas has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in July to 81°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 88.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.2") and August the driest (4.2").

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Schools in Lagunas

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 62015
Institución Educativa No. 62183
Lagunas
Institución Educativa No. 62017
Institución Educativa No. 62019
Institución Educativa Misional Goretti
Institución Educativa Misional Goretti
Institución Educativa No. 62056
Institución Educativa No. 62014
Institución Educativa Padre Juan Lorenzo Lucero
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Hotels in Lagunas

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hospedaje Eco
Hospedaje Gamayumi
Hospedaje Lagunas

Restaurants in Lagunas

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comedor
Divino niño
Erika
La colpa
La Doncella
Las tres regiones
Pio chicken

Clinics in Lagunas

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud I-3 Lagunas

Banks in Lagunas

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de la Nación

Airports Near Lagunas

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Moises Benzaquen Rengifo AirportYMSMedium Airport
Bellavista AirportSmall Airport
Lagunas AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
118 m (387 ft)
Founded
1670
Postal Code
16551

🇵🇪 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Lagunas

What is the population of Lagunas?

Lagunas has a population of 9,197 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 6,213.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lagunas?

Lagunas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 176 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 88.4 inches.

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