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Lambayeque, Peru
Lambayeque · Peru
Lambayeque is a mid-size city in Lambayeque, Peru with a population of 43,710. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Lambayeque
Lambayeque is a city on the coast of northern Peru and capital of the homonymous district and province in the department of Lambayeque. It is located 4.7 km from the city of Chiclayo and 13 km from the Pacific Ocean. It is an important cultural and educational center of the department as it houses some of the most important museums in the country, such as the Royal Tombs Museum and the Brüning Museum. It was founded in 1553 under the name of San Pedro de Lambayeque by order of the Viceroy Conde de Nieva.
People
Climate
| Population | 43,710 |
| Population Density | 17,696 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Coordinates | -6.7011°, -79.9061° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Lambayeque |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 20.1 inches (510 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Lambayeque
Lambayeque is a mid-size city in Peru (Lambayeque) with a population of 43,710. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Lambayeque
Lambayeque 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 | 74.5°F |
| 38% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 360 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 17,696/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.7011°N, 79.9061°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 | 88 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in |
Lambayeque has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 66°F in August to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.6") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Lambayeque
24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 11182 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10112 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 11036 27 De Diciembre | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 10104 Juan Fanning Garcia | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa San Pedro | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nuestra Señora del Carmen | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 10106 Juan Manuel Iturregui | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 10111 Nuestra Señora De La Asuncion | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10113 | - | - | - | - |
| Pascual Saco Y Oliveros | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 10110 Sara Antonieta Bullon Lamadrid | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10109 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución educativa No. 11130 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 11037 Antonia Zapata Jordan | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 11187 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 11222 San Francisco De Paredones | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 11236 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa San Martin | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 11239 Cristo De Pachacamilla | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 11209 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 11191 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 10908 Naylamp | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10997 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 10904 Señor De Huamantanga | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Lambayeque
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zona 5 93.3 | cumbia, pop en español | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio JHC 107.7 FM | - | AAC+ 96 kbps |
Museums in Lambayeque
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Museo Quinones | ||||
| Centro de Interpretacion | ||||
| Hangar de maquinarias del Antiguo Ferrocarril | ||||
| Locomotoras del Antiguo Ferrocarril | ||||
| Museo | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico Nacional Brünning | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico Nacional Brünning | ||||
| Museo de Restos Arqueologicos del Cerro Morro de Eten | ||||
| Museo de Sitio Huaca Chotuna - Chornancap | ||||
| Museo de Sitio Túcume | ||||
| Museo del Antiguo Ferrocarril de Puerto Eten | ||||
| Museo Nacional Sicán | ||||
| Museo Túcume | ||||
| Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipan | ||||
| Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipan | ||||
| Vagones del Antiguo Ferrocarril | ||||
| Vagones del Antiguo Ferrocarril |
Libraries in Lambayeque
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Eufemio Lora y Lora | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Roberto Salcedo G. | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Lambayeque
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Commercial | |||||
| Los Patos | |||||
| Mercado 9 de Octubre | |||||
| Mercado A-Z | |||||
| Mercado Ana de los Ángeles | |||||
| Mercado Antenor Orrego | |||||
| Mercado Benjamín Gamarra | |||||
| Mercado Bolognesi | |||||
| Mercado Buenos Aires | |||||
| Mercado Cabrera | |||||
| Mercado Carolina | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos de Illimo | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos José Balta | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos Rivera del Mar | |||||
| Mercado de Pomalca | |||||
| Mercado Diego Ferre | |||||
| Mercado El Inca | |||||
| Mercado El Pueblo | |||||
| Mercado José Abelardo Quiñones Gonzales | |||||
| Mercado La Primavera | |||||
| Mercado Manuel Manrique Nevado | |||||
| Mercado Mertrium | |||||
| Mercado Mi Perú | |||||
| Mercado Modelo | |||||
| Mercado Modelo de Lambayeque | |||||
| Mercado Moshoqueque 1er sector | |||||
| Mercado Moshoqueque 2do Sector | |||||
| Mercado Moshoqueque 3er Sector | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Tumán | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Ferreñafe | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Pueblo Nuevo | |||||
| Mercado Pedro Pablo Atusparias | |||||
| Mercado Sagrado Corazón de Jesús | |||||
| Mercado Santa Rosa de Lima | |||||
| Mercado Sol de Oro | |||||
| Mercado Yortuque | |||||
| Mercado Yortuque |
Hotels in Lambayeque
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Lambayeque
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Lambayeque
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Lambayeque
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Lambayeque
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Lambayeque
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Lambayeque
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lambayeque
9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Lambayeque
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Lambayeque
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Coliseo Cerrado de Chiclayo | ||
| Coliseo del Colegio Rosario | ||
| Estadio Capitán Remigio Elías Aguirre Romero | ||
| Estadio Monumental César Flores Marigorda | ||
| Estadio Municipal Carlos Castañeda Iparraguirre |
Airports Near Lambayeque
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 Lambayeque
29 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de Atencion Primaria III "MANUEL Manrrique Nevado" | ||
| Centro Diagnóstico JRB | ||
| CENTRO EN DIAGNÓSTICO POR IMÁGENES "CERIN" | ||
| Centro Medico Oftalmologico | ||
| Centro Médico Salud Vida | ||
| Chosica del Norte | ||
| Clínica de Tumores de Chiclayo | ||
| Clinica Dental Cubana | ||
| Clínica Vidavas | ||
| Consultorio Medico | ||
| Consultorio Medico Elias Aguire | ||
| Dental Pacifico | ||
| Dermanor | ||
| DPI resonancia magnética | ||
| Dr. Alex Sáchez Dávila | ||
| Ecosalud | ||
| El Bosque | ||
| Jorge Chavez | ||
| Jose Leonardo Ortiz | ||
| Mi Familia | ||
| NefroLife | ||
| Opti Salud | ||
| Pedro Pablo Atusparias | ||
| Plaza Medic | ||
| Rimadent | ||
| Sagrado Corazon de Jesus | ||
| San Antonio | ||
| Soluciones médicas | ||
| Suiza Lab |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lambayeque
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Antiguo Santuario Yencala Boggiano | |
| Escogidos por Gracia..! | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| San Pedro |
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Lambayeque?
Lambayeque has a population of 43,710 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 17,696 people per square mile, spread across 2.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Lambayeque?
Lambayeque has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.1 inches.