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Longotea, Peru
La Libertad · Peru
Longotea is a small town in La Libertad, Peru with a population of 266. Elevation: 8,885 ft (2,708 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Longotea
Longotea es una localidad peruana capital del Distrito de Longotea en la Provincia de Bolívar de la Región La Libertad. Se ubica aproximadamente a unos 440 kilómetros al noreste de la ciudad de Trujillo.
People
Climate
| Population | 266 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,885 ft (2,708 m) |
| Coordinates | -7.0667°, -77.9167° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | La Libertad |
| Average Temperature | 45°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.2 inches (1,199 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Longotea
Longotea is a small town in Peru (La Libertad) with a population of 266. The city sits at an elevation of 8,885 feet (2,708 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 341 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,885 ft (2,708 m) |
| Area | 196.3 sq mi (508.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.0667°N, 77.9167°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in |
Longotea has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 40°F in January to 60°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (1.0").
Schools in Longotea
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 821588 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jose Carlos Mariategui | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 80103/ A1-p | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 81622 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 80121 San Juan Bautista | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80121 | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Longotea
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado ganadero |
Stadiums & Teams in Longotea
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Longotea
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport | CJA | Medium Airport |
| Celendín Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chagual Airport | CGL | Small Airport |
| Chota Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lagunas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malin Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pampa Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Francisco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Nicolas Airport | RIM | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Longotea?
Longotea has a population of 266 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 196.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Longotea?
Longotea has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 341 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.2 inches.