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Leticia, Peru
Junin · Peru
Leticia is a small town in Junin, Peru with a population of 1,999. Elevation: 9,974 ft (3,040 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).
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About Leticia
Leticia is the southernmost city in the Republic of Colombia, capital of the department of Amazonas, Colombia's southernmost town and one of the major ports on the Amazon River. It has an elevation of 96 meters (315') above sea level and an average temperature of 27 °C (80.6 °F). Leticia has long been Colombia's shipping point for tropical fish for the aquarium trade. Leticia has a population of 33,503 located on the left bank of the Amazon River at the point where the borders of Colombia, Brazil and Peru meet in an area called Tres Fronteras. It is the largest Colombian settlement in the Southern Hemisphere.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,999 |
| Population Density | 23 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 9,974 ft (3,040 m) |
| Coordinates | -11.3773°, -75.7520° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Junin |
| Average Temperature | 41°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 59.2 inches (1,505 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 126.6 inches (322 cm) |
About Leticia
Leticia is a small town in Peru (Junin) with a population of 1,999. The city sits at an elevation of 9,974 feet (3,040 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 40°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 41.2°F |
| 24% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 351 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,974 ft (3,040 m) |
| Area | 87.6 sq mi (226.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.3773°N, 75.7520°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1971 | CHUNGAR | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 600 | 89 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 40°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in |
Leticia has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 40°F in January to 49°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (0.4").
Schools in Leticia
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 30712 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 30782 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 31551 Jose Jurado Zamudio | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 30717 Juan Santos Atahualpa | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Julio C. Tello | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 31401 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 30820 Antenor Rizo Patron Lequerica | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 30737 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 30738 Bosne Caparachin | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Juan Hildebrando Gonzales Cangahuala | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 30818 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 30821 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 30819 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 30739 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 30823 | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Leticia
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado 2 de Mayo | |||||
| Mercado Asuncion | |||||
| Mercado Modelo | |||||
| Mercado Modelo de Junín | |||||
| Mercado Techado Tarma |
Restaurants in Leticia
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Leticia
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Leticia
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Leticia
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Francisco Carle Airport | JAU | Medium Airport |
| Capitán FAP Leonardo Alvariño Herr Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Huancayo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ricrán Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Vicco Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Leticia
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Evangelica Peruana La Unión |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Leticia?
Leticia has a population of 1,999 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 87.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Leticia?
Leticia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 40°F in July. The area receives 351 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 59.2 inches, with 126.6 inches of snow.