All Countries
Las Canteras, Peru
Lambayeque · Peru
Las Canteras is a small town in Lambayeque, Peru with a population of 839. Elevation: 377 ft (115 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
Discover Las Canteras, Peru
Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.
People
Climate
| Population | 839 |
| Population Density | 11 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Coordinates | -6.7187°, -79.5978° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Lambayeque |
| Average Temperature | 72°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 61.5 inches (1,563 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Las Canteras
Las Canteras is a small town in Peru (Lambayeque) with a population of 839. The city sits at an elevation of 377 feet (115 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Las Canteras
Las Canteras 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 | 72.4°F |
| 34% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Area | 79.2 sq mi (205.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.7187°N, 79.5978°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 | 122 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 71°F (21°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) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in |
Las Canteras has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 67°F in August to 78°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 3.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Las Canteras
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa 11120 Jose A Quiñones Gonzales | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Maria Cespedes Signol | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 11265 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Las Canteras
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 Las Canteras
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro de Interpretacion | ||||
| Museo Afroperuano | ||||
| Museo de sitio Huaca Rajada - Sipán | ||||
| Museo de Sitio Túcume | ||||
| Museo Nacional Sicán |
Libraries in Las Canteras
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal Eufemio Lora y Lora | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Roberto Salcedo G. | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Las Canteras
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Commercial | |||||
| 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 José Balta | |||||
| Mercado de Pomalca | |||||
| Mercado Diego Ferre | |||||
| Mercado El Inca | |||||
| Mercado Manuel Manrique Nevado | |||||
| Mercado Mertrium | |||||
| Mercado Mi Perú | |||||
| Mercado Modelo | |||||
| 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 Yortuque | |||||
| Mercado Yortuque |
Stadiums & Teams in Las Canteras
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Coliseo Cerrado de Chiclayo | ||
| Coliseo del Colegio Rosario | ||
| Estadio Municipal Carlos Castañeda Iparraguirre |
Airports Near Las Canteras
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 Las Canteras
26 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 | ||
| Opti Salud | ||
| Pedro Pablo Atusparias | ||
| Plaza Medic | ||
| Rimadent | ||
| Sagrado Corazon de Jesus | ||
| San Antonio |
Quick Facts
🇵🇪 About Peru
Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
Download Full City Report
Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Las Canteras.
Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Las Canteras
What is the population of Las Canteras?
Las Canteras has a population of 839 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 79.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Las Canteras?
Las Canteras has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 61.5 inches.