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Matapalo, Peru
Tumbes · Peru
Matapalo is a small town in Tumbes, Peru with a population of 343. Elevation: 210 ft (64 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
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People
Climate
| Population | 343 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Coordinates | -3.6823°, -80.1995° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Tumbes |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 78.7 inches (1,999 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Matapalo
Matapalo is a small town in Peru (Tumbes) with a population of 343. The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet (64 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Matapalo
Matapalo has an average annual temperature of 25°C (77°F). The hottest month is Jan (26.8°C), the coldest is Aug (22.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 400 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Area | 65.1 sq mi (168.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.6823°N, 80.1995°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 | 54 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in |
Matapalo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in August to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Matapalo
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa 111 Lechugal | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 112 La Coja | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 107 Mercedes Victoria Romero Puell | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 100 Manuel Catalino Farias Moran | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 101 Cap. Fap. Jose Abelardo Quiñones Gonzales | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 133 Susana Higushi Higushi | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 103 Sagrado Corazon De Maria | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cped - 103 Sagrado Corazon De Maria | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 102 Virgen Del Carmen | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 105 Juan Velasco Alvarado | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio 111 Lechugal | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio 100 Manuel Catalino Farías Moran | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Matapalo
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RADIO IMPACTO 107.9 (EC) | — | AAC 128 kbps |
Farmers Markets in Matapalo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GONET | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado 8 de Septiembre | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Central de Huaquillas | |||||
| Mercado Modelo de Zarumilla | |||||
| Mercado Multifuncional Playita Sur |
Clinics in Matapalo
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Matapalo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Matapalo
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Pedro Canga Rodríguez International Airport | TBP | Medium Airport |
| Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra Airport | MRR | Medium Airport |
| Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport | ETR | Medium Airport |
| Amable Calle Gutierrez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Barbones - Samuel Quimi Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Carabon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Celia María Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Mina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Peñas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Puná Southwest Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Roble Mar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Solbananas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tenguel Airport | — | 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 Matapalo?
Matapalo has a population of 343 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 65.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Matapalo?
Matapalo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 78.7 inches.