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Matará, Peru

Cajamarca Department · Peru

Matará is a small town in Cajamarca Department, Peru with a population of 763. Elevation: 9,288 ft (2,831 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

763 Population 5/sq mi density
9,288 ft Elevation 2,831 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
108.8 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Matará

Matará

Namora es una localidad situada en el distrito homónimo, en la provincia de Cajamarca, departamento de Cajamarca, Perú. Según el censo de 2017, tiene una población de 1720 habitantes.

People

Population763
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain108.8 in/yr
Sunny Days350/yr
Elevation9,288 ft (2,831 m)
Population763
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation9,288 ft (2,831 m)
Coordinates-7.2548°, -78.2598°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceCajamarca Department
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation108.8 inches (2,764 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Matará

Matará is a small town in Peru (Cajamarca Department) with a population of 763. The city sits at an elevation of 9,288 feet (2,831 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 108.8 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Matará experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 350 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 108.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,288 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below Peru avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days350 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,288 ft (2,831 m)
Area151.5 sq mi (392.5 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-7.2548°N, 78.2598°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.8"
186% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Sep 12, 2024.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 42 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 128 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 133 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 148 km
Jan 12, 2008 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru M4.7 146 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 105 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 87 km
Jun 20, 1994 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru M4.6 47 km
Mar 1, 2008 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru M4.6 79 km
Jan 27, 2007 8 km W of Victor Raul, Peru M4.6 145 km
Apr 14, 2012 12 km WSW of Moche, Peru M4.6 143 km
Apr 30, 2011 36 km W of Saposoa, Peru M4.5 133 km
Mar 4, 1991 13 km NNW of Parcoy, Peru M4.5 109 km
Sep 12, 2024 9 km NE of Mollepata, Peru M4.5 105 km
Dec 1, 1998 14 km NNW of Chalamarca, Peru M4.5 102 km
Nov 9, 1994 17 km ESE of Huamachuco, Peru M4.5 78 km
Feb 4, 1998 16 km SSW of Cascas, Peru M4.4 79 km
Feb 19, 2024 9 km ENE of Lacabamba, Peru M4.4 120 km
Sep 2, 2000 25 km NW of Santa Catalina, Peru M4.4 145 km
Apr 12, 2001 13 km WSW of Moche, Peru M4.3 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 56°F (14°C) 4.7 in
March 56°F (14°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
May 56°F (14°C) 1.7 in
June 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in
July 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in Driest
August 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in Warmest
December 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in

Matará has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 52°F in January to 57°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Matará

26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 82082
Institución Educativa No. 821582
Institución Educativa No. 82251
Institución Educativa No. 82978
Institución Educativa No. 821219
Institución Educativa No. 82083
Institución Educativa No. 821291
Institución Educativa No. 82213
Institución Educativa No. 82073
Institución Educativa Gonzalo Pacifico Cabrera Bardales
Institución Educativa No. 82211
Institución Educativa No. 82210
Institución Educativa No. 82075
Institución Educativa No. 821542 Jose Antonio Encinas
Institución Educativa Santa Catalina
Institución Educativa No. 821138
Institución Educativa No. 821237
Institución Educativa No. 82969
Institución Educativa No. 821371
Institución Educativa No. 82883 La Masma
Institución Educativa No. 82200
Institución Educativa No. 82198
Institución Educativa El Chorro
Institución Educativa No. 821077
Institución Educativa No. 82212
Institución Educativa No. 82218
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Radio Stations near Matará

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Stereo TV peruvian cumbia, pop music MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Matará

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Nueva Acrópolis - Cajamarca

Libraries in Matará

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca UNC0.0
Biblioteca UNC0.0

Farmers Markets in Matará

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Campo Ferial Iscoconga
Centro de Abastos Atahualpa
Mercado municipal

Hotels in Matará

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arco

Monuments in Matará

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Condor

Stadiums & Teams in Matará

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Airports Near Matará

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias AirportCJAMedium Airport
Celendín AirportSmall Airport
Chagual AirportCGLSmall Airport
Chota AirportSmall Airport
Huamachuco AirportSmall Airport
Lagunas AirportSmall Airport
Malin AirportSmall Airport
Pampa Grande AirportSmall Airport
Pias AirportSmall Airport
Quiruvilca AirportSmall Airport
San Francisco AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
2,743 m (9,000 ft)
Postal Code
06306

🇵🇪 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 Matará

What is the population of Matará?

Matará has a population of 763 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 151.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Matará?

Matará has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 350 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 108.8 inches.

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