Máncora, Peru
Piura · Peru
Máncora is a small city in Piura, Peru with a population of 12,899. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 74°F (24°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Máncora
Máncora is a town and beach resort in the Piura Region, in northwestern Peru. It is located in the Talara Province and is capital of the Máncora District. The town has 10,547 inhabitants (2007).
People
Climate
| Population | 12,899 |
| Population Density | 157 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | -4.1078°, -81.0475° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Piura |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 4.9 inches (124 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Máncora
Máncora is a small city in Peru (Piura) with a population of 12,899. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 4.9 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Máncora
Máncora has an average annual temperature of 23°C (73°F). The hottest month is Mar (25.7°C), the coldest is Sep (21.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 281 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.4°F |
| 38% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 81.9 sq mi (212.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 157/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.1078°S, 81.0475°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1953 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 6 | 93 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in |
Máncora has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 70°F in August to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 4.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.9") and November the driest (0.0").
Schools in Máncora
9 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wasi Center Spanish Classes and Homestay | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 14918 Tupac Amaru | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 068 Maria Muñoz De Medina | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 72 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 14919 El Puente | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio 14919 El Puente | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 14917 Micaela Bastidas | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio 14918 Túpac Amaru | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Alberto Pallete | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Máncora
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacifico |
Libraries in Máncora
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Máncora
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artesanía | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Los Tallanes |
Hotels in Máncora
108 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Máncora
70 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Máncora
9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Máncora
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Máncora
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Máncora
10 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Máncora
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Máncora
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Máncora
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Máncora
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Pedro Canga Rodríguez International Airport | TBP | Medium Airport |
| Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport | TYL | Medium Airport |
| El Pato Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Walter Braedt Segú Airport | PTL | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Máncora
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Cristo Rey | |
| Iglesia de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo | |
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová | |
| Virgen de la puerta |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Máncora?
Máncora has a population of 12,899 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 157 people per square mile, spread across 81.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Máncora?
Máncora has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 4.9 inches.
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