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Longuita, Peru

Amazonas · Peru

Longuita is a small town in Amazonas, Peru with a population of 198. Elevation: 9,167 ft (2,794 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

198 Population 3/sq mi density
9,167 ft Elevation 2,794 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
52.5 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Longuita

Longuita is a district of the province of Luya. Longuita is located in the high mountain. Longuita offers several attractive places for tourists as ruins of the culture Chachapoya. To come to Longuita a car takes in the city of Chachapoyas.

People

Population198
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain52.5 in/yr
Sunny Days346/yr
Elevation9,167 ft (2,794 m)
Population198
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation9,167 ft (2,794 m)
Coordinates-6.4142°, -77.9686°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAmazonas
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation52.5 inches (1,332 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Longuita

Longuita is a small town in Peru (Amazonas) with a population of 198. The city sits at an elevation of 9,167 feet (2,794 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Longuita has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 346 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,167 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average44.7°F
17% below Peru avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days346 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,167 ft (2,794 m)
Area59.4 sq mi (153.8 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-6.4142°N, 77.9686°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.5"
38% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.87"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

153 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.1 on Jul 6, 2025.

Apr 5, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M7.1 108 km
May 30, 1990 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M6.6 93 km
Apr 4, 1991 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru M6.5 102 km
Sep 10, 2016 51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru M6.1 146 km
Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 98 km
Jan 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.8 111 km
Apr 29, 2000 30 km S of Soritor, Peru M5.7 101 km
May 30, 1990 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.7 103 km
Jun 9, 1990 3 km E of Rioja, Peru M5.5 100 km
Apr 5, 1991 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.5 97 km
Jun 6, 1990 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru M5.3 89 km
Apr 4, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.2 108 km
Apr 12, 1991 32 km NNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.2 125 km
Apr 5, 1991 6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru M5.2 113 km
Jul 29, 2002 northern Peru M5.2 142 km
Sep 29, 2004 48 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.2 133 km
Aug 13, 2000 64 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru M5.1 140 km
Apr 6, 1991 2 km WSW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.1 115 km
Apr 12, 1991 21 km NNE of Rioja, Peru M5.1 114 km
Jul 6, 2025 53 km N of Moyobamba, Peru M5.1 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 58°F (14°C) 4.4 in
March 58°F (15°C) 5.9 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 4.4 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
July 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
August 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in Driest
September 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in
November 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in Warmest
December 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in

Longuita has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 43°F in January to 59°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Longuita

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 18146
Institución Educativa No. 18133
Institución Educativa Horacio Zevallos Games
Institución Educativa No. 18148
Institución Educativa No. 18138
Institución Educativa No. 18347
Institución Educativa No. 18198
Institución Educativa No. 18150
Institución Educativa No. 18136
Institución Educativa Andres Abelino Caceres
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Museums in Longuita

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de interpretación Fortaleza de Kuelap
Chachapoyas Museum
Museo Etnohistórico Religioso Santa Ana
Museo Jalca Grande

Farmers Markets in Longuita

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central
Mercado de Colcamar
Mercado de Yerbabuena

Hotels in Longuita

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Choctamal Lodge

Restaurants in Longuita

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El siogue - restaurant/polleria
Tambo Turistico

Cafes in Longuita

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terra Mia Café

Clinics in Longuita

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maria

Stadiums & Teams in Longuita

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Longuita

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chachapoyas AirportCHHMedium Airport
Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias AirportCJAMedium Airport
Celendín AirportSmall Airport
Chota AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda El Valor AirportSmall Airport
Lagunas AirportSmall Airport
San Francisco AirportSmall Airport
San Nicolas AirportRIMSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
2,757 m (9,046 ft)
Postal Code
01430

🇵🇪 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 Longuita

What is the population of Longuita?

Longuita has a population of 198 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 59.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Longuita?

Longuita has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 346 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.5 inches.

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