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Máncora, Peru

Piura · Peru

Máncora is a small city in Piura, Peru with a population of 9,101. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 74°F (24°C).

9,101 Population 111/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 24°C
4.9 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Máncora

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

Population9,101
Density111/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (24°C)
Rain4.9 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population9,101
Population Density111 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates-4.1078°, -81.0475°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvincePiura
Average Temperature74°F (24°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation4.9 inches (124 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Máncora

Máncora is a small city in Peru (Piura) with a population of 9,101. 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.

Máncora has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 327 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 4.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average74.4°F
38% above Peru avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area81.9 sq mi (212.2 km²)
Population Density111/sq mi
Coordinates-4.1078°N, 81.0475°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 4.9"
87% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.85"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

218 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

May 21, 2005 55 km NW of Zorritos, Peru M6.3 92 km
Jul 30, 2021 7 km E of Sullana, Peru M6.2 102 km
May 22, 2000 5 km WNW of Máncora, Peru M5.8 6 km
Jun 30, 1997 11 km NNW of La Breita, Peru M5.8 15 km
Feb 10, 1990 58 km NNW of Zorritos, Peru M5.6 107 km
Mar 29, 1991 22 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.6 23 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 77 km
Apr 22, 2007 45 km NNW of Máncora, Peru M5.4 45 km
Apr 3, 2012 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru M5.4 130 km
Aug 3, 2014 24 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.4 25 km
May 8, 2025 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.4 49 km
Mar 5, 1997 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru M5.3 72 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 88 km
Feb 16, 1990 55 km NNW of Tumbes, Peru M5.3 117 km
Aug 11, 2004 66 km NW of Tumbes, Peru M5.3 118 km
Jun 29, 2001 19 km NW of Papayal, Peru M5.3 27 km
Jan 26, 2014 25 km WNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.3 36 km
Jul 29, 1990 11 km E of La Huaca, Peru M5.2 90 km
Sep 11, 2010 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.2 54 km
Aug 30, 1991 37 km WSW of El Alto, Peru M5.2 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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").

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Schools in Máncora

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 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
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Museums in Máncora

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Pacifico

Libraries in Máncora

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Máncora

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Artesanía
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Los Tallanes

Hotels in Máncora

108 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Adobe Villas
Amai Luna Eco Retreat
Anylan
Arennas Mancora
Atlantis
B&B Las Pocitas
Ballena Azul
Beach Ocean
BrisaViva Mancora
Bungalows Los Algarrobos
Bungalows Playa Bonita
Bungalows Ying Yang
Cabanitas de Mancora
Casa Amalfitana
Casa Azul
Casa Barco
Casa de Playa
Casa del Rocio
Casa Illari
Casa Las Canitas
Casa Luna
Casa Matimar
Casa Meditteranea
Casa Mira Mira
Casa Mykita
Casa Norte
Casa Oasis
Casa Palmeras
Casa Paradiso
Casa Pia
Casa Punta Alta
Casa Punta Arena
Casa Punta Iguana
Casa Terrazas
Casa Tierra
Casa Tortuguita
Casa Villamor Mancora
Coco Ne
Coconut Grove
DCO Hotel Mancora
Don Giovanni
Grandmare Bungalows
Hospedaje Anais
Hospedaje Aryia
Hospedaje Balsa y Totora
Hospedaje Casablanca
Hospedaje Costa Norte
Hospedaje Espada
Hospedaje Gaby
Hospedaje Jenny
Hospedaje La Palmera
Hospedaje Miramar
Hospedaje Obando
Hospedaje Ola Marina
Hospedaje Taroland
Hospedaje Willy
Hostal Bora Bora - Mancora
Hostal Crillon
Hostel Mancora House
Hotel Big Fish
Hotel Claro de Luna
Hotel Gran Caimán
Hotel Marbella
Hotel Mercury
Hotel Qema
Hotel y Restaurant La Pachamama
Hotelier
KiCHIC
Kimbas Bungalows Mancora
La Cabana de Canducho
La Ciprea
La Tortuga Pituca
Laguna Surf Camp
Las Piramides de Mancora
Las Pocitas
Las Ventanas de la Luna
Loki del Mar Hostel
Los Corales
Mancora Bay
Mancora Beach Hotel
Mancora Oceanus
Mariposas
Nos Noa
Pepon Surf Camp
Portofino
Puenta del Mar
Puerto Palos
QAMAQ HOTEL
Refugio Alana
Ricura Beach
Roca Parada
Rocapulco
Rustic House
Sausalito Beach
Skinny Gringo
Sol de Mancora
Sol y Mar
Suites del Mar Mancora
Sunset Hotel
Telulu Mancora
The Point Mancora beach Hostel
The Wawa Hotel
Tótem
Villa Adhistana
Villa Escondida
Villa naylamp
Villa Nirvana
Villas del Mar Mancora

Restaurants in Máncora

70 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Acholado
Altamar
Angela's Place
Angeles del Mar
Aqua
Atelier
Barbaro
BBQ Los Cocos
Buda Mancora Cuisine
Cafe Bananas
Ceviche (5 soles), Menu (6 soles)
Cevicheria Hnos Lama
Cevicheria Osmary
Chan Chan
CHIFA Sun Group
El Aji
El Cangrejo Pituco
El Cangrejo Sabroso
El Tablón
Espada
Food on Wheels
Ganaha
Ganaha Restaurant
Ganaha Sushi
Jasusi Cevicheria
Jugueria Baya
Kiba
Kim Sushi Bar
La Bajadita
La Mosca en la Sopa
La Rustika de Jose
La Sirena d'Juan
La tranka
Los Delfines
Mamíferos
Mancora Grill
Mero Murique
Mi Mary
Mister
Mochileros Laar
Napoli Pizzas
Neylamp
Palmeras Eco Tienda & Cafe
Palmeras Eco Tienda y Cafe
Panificadora Shaddai
Pasteleria Claudio Purita Calidad
Picante y Pimienta
Pizzeria El Italiano
Punta Lobos
Punto Grill
Punto mar
Rest de cesar
Restaurant Cevicheria Mi Jiraly
Restaurant Pollería Nuevo Tres Sabores
Restaurante Cevichería Ah Norte
Restaurante Merito de Peña
Resto Bar Bamboo
Restobar Mancoreñito
Rico Catacaos
Sirena Café Bar
Soul Bowl Máncora
Surf & Turf
Surfers bar
Ta Buenazo
Tao
The Beef House
Tokuyo
Tokuyo
Warique 21
Zanzíbar

Cafes in Máncora

9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Angela's Place
Black sheep Cafe
Cafe del Mundo
Green Eggs and Ham
La Biodega
Mario's
Monkey Coffee
Papa Mo's
Papamos' Milk Bar

Clinics in Máncora

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Máncora
Medical Center Mancora Eirl

Dentists in Máncora

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PE #5227337121
sonrident

Bus Stations in Máncora

10 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chiclayo transportes
CIFA
CIFA
Civa
Cruz Del Sur
Eppo
Eppo
Ittsa Bus
Oltursa
Transportes Montero

Gas Stations in Máncora

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mancora Estacion de Servicio
Petroperu
Primax

Banks in Máncora

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caja Piura

Stadiums & Teams in Máncora

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Máncora

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Captain Pedro Canga Rodríguez International AirportTBPMedium Airport
Captain Victor Montes Arias International AirportTYLMedium Airport
El Pato Air BaseSmall Airport
Walter Braedt Segú AirportPTLSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Máncora

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Cristo Rey
Iglesia de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo
Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová
Virgen de la puerta

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
8 m (26 ft)
Postal Code
20851

🇵🇪 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 Máncora

What is the population of Máncora?

Máncora has a population of 9,101 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 111 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. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 4.9 inches.

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