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Marcavelica, Peru

Piura · Peru

Marcavelica is a small city in Piura, Peru with a population of 25,645. Elevation: 203 ft (62 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

25,645 Population 36/sq mi density
203 ft Elevation 62 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
46.0 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Marcavelica

Marcavelica District is one of eight districts of the province Sullana in Peru. It was created by law on 25 March 1952 by the government of President Manuel A. Odría.

People

Population25,645
Density36/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain46.0 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Population25,645
Population Density36 / sq mi
Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Coordinates-4.8778°, -80.7053°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvincePiura
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation46.0 inches (1,169 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Marcavelica

Marcavelica is a small city in Peru (Piura) with a population of 25,645. The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet (62 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.0 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in Marcavelica

Marcavelica has an average annual temperature of 25.6°C (78°F). The hottest month is Mar (28.3°C), the coldest is Aug (23.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 156 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.2°C / 81°F 20.7° / 36.7° 7.0
Feb 28.1°C / 83°F 22.2° / 37.6° 34.0
Mar 28.3°C / 83°F 22.1° / 37.9° 45.3
Apr 27.2°C / 81°F 20.7° / 36.6° 41.8
May 26°C / 79°F 19.3° / 36° 4.1
Jun 24.6°C / 76°F 18.1° / 35.1° 2.8
Jul 23.9°C / 75°F 17.3° / 35.1° 2.2
Aug 23.6°C / 74°F 16.9° / 34.8° 2.1
Sep 23.8°C / 75°F 17° / 34.5° 1.7
Oct 24.4°C / 76°F 17.6° / 34.7° 3.3
Nov 24.4°C / 76°F 16.7° / 34.4° 3.0
Dec 25.8°C / 78°F 19.4° / 35.3° 9.0
Marcavelica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 46.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above Peru avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Area703.8 sq mi (1,822.8 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates-4.8778°N, 80.7053°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.0"
21% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.14"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 15, 2014 16 km W of Sechura, Peru M6.3 83 km
Aug 12, 2013 96 km WSW of Paita, Peru M6.2 147 km
Jul 30, 2021 7 km E of Sullana, Peru M6.2 11 km
Feb 15, 2009 near the coast of northern Peru M6.1 111 km
Mar 20, 1991 27 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M6.0 104 km
Apr 21, 2002 34 km SW of Sechura, Peru M5.9 107 km
May 22, 2000 5 km WNW of Máncora, Peru M5.8 97 km
Jun 30, 1997 11 km NNW of La Breita, Peru M5.8 83 km
Mar 26, 2009 59 km WSW of Sechura, Peru M5.8 117 km
Aug 15, 1997 44 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M5.7 119 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 98 km
Mar 29, 1991 22 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.6 105 km
Jun 19, 2011 48 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M5.5 124 km
Jan 20, 1990 73 km SW of Sechura, Peru M5.5 146 km
Aug 3, 2014 24 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.4 109 km
Apr 3, 2012 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru M5.4 36 km
May 8, 2025 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.4 115 km
Apr 22, 2007 45 km NNW of Máncora, Peru M5.4 139 km
Jun 24, 2005 43 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M5.3 118 km
Jun 29, 2001 19 km NW of Papayal, Peru M5.3 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 0.3 in Warmest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.5 in
March 80°F (27°C) 1.1 in Wettest
April 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
May 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in Coldest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
October 71°F (21°C) 0.0 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in

Marcavelica has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 69°F in August to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 2.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.1") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Marcavelica

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa 14854 Jose Santos Chocano
Institución educativa No. 14854
Institución Educativa 20508 San Francisco De Asis
Institución Educativa Mallaritos
Institución Educativa Jose Ildefonso Coloma
Institución Educativa Marcavelica
Institución Educativa Rosa Cardo de Guarderas
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Radio Stations near Marcavelica

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Girasol local radio AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Girasol Piura cumbia salsa tecno 70 80 baladas varios AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Marcavelica

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Convensiones de Sullana
Museo de Arqueología e Historia de Tangarará

Libraries in Marcavelica

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca César Vallejo0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Jíbito0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Miguel Checa0.0

Farmers Markets in Marcavelica

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado 9 de Octubre
Mercado Acombe
Mercado Modelo
Mercado Municipal de Querecotillo
Mercado Sector La Punta

Restaurants in Marcavelica

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cevicheria Que Picante
Hamburguesería " El Bambú "
Restaurant Campestre Cocos Club
Restaurant Campestre El Coco Loco
Restaurant La Perla del Chira
Restaurant Las Rejas
Restaurante Las Américas

Clinics in Marcavelica

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Marcavelica
Puesto de Salud Mallaritos

Gas Stations in Marcavelica

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grifo AVA
Grifo Marcavelica
JWD
PE #5775257255
PetroPeru Galaxy

Banks in Marcavelica

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Compartamos Financiera

Stadiums & Teams in Marcavelica

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Marcavelica

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Captain Victor Montes Arias International AirportTYLMedium Airport
PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International AirportPIUMedium Airport
El Pato Air BaseSmall Airport
Paita AirportSmall Airport
Yapatera AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Marcavelica

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Establecimiento de Salud Chapairá

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
65 m (213 ft)
Postal Code
20131

🇵🇪 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 Marcavelica

What is the population of Marcavelica?

Marcavelica has a population of 25,645 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 703.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Marcavelica?

Marcavelica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.0 inches.

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