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Mocán, Peru

La Libertad · Peru

Mocán is a small town in La Libertad, Peru with a population of 915. Elevation: 482 ft (147 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

915 Population 19/sq mi density
482 ft Elevation 147 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
28.7 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population915
Density19/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain28.7 in/yr
Sunny Days340/yr
Elevation482 ft (147 m)
Population915
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation482 ft (147 m)
Coordinates-7.6565°, -79.2409°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLa Libertad
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation28.7 inches (728 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mocán

Mocán is a small town in Peru (La Libertad) with a population of 915. The city sits at an elevation of 482 feet (147 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Mocán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 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 28.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 482 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average70.0°F
30% above Peru avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation482 ft (147 m)
Area48.0 sq mi (124.2 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates-7.6565°N, 79.2409°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.7"
25% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.79"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

114 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 13, 2025.

Nov 13, 2000 79 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.8 95 km
Jul 29, 2021 90 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.8 111 km
Dec 14, 1994 119 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.6 139 km
Apr 26, 2015 76 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.6 99 km
Aug 7, 2005 84 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru M5.4 95 km
Feb 25, 2020 86 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.3 98 km
Feb 3, 2024 83 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.2 94 km
Jan 15, 2019 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.2 144 km
Jul 20, 2020 92 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.1 113 km
Jun 24, 2022 near the coast of northern Peru M5.1 130 km
Mar 18, 2002 109 km SW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.1 134 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 15 km
Oct 16, 2016 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 121 km
Aug 13, 2025 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.0 145 km
Jul 29, 2021 94 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 114 km
May 15, 2012 97 km SW of Huanchaquito Alto, Peru M4.9 126 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 146 km
Oct 6, 1992 96 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 112 km
Jan 7, 1993 112 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru M4.9 133 km
Jul 27, 2011 96 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
February 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in Warmest
March 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in Wettest
April 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
August 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in Coldest
September 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
October 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in

Mocán has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 66°F in August to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.8") and May the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Mocán

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 81718
Institución Educativa 81506 Cesar Vallejo
Institución Educativa No. 81503
Institución Educativa No. 80805
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Radio Stations near Mocán

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Peru folk radio MP3 128 kbps
Frecuencia 100 101.9 cumbia peruana, latin pop AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio frecuencia 100 - Trujillo variety AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Los Angeles - Chepen variety MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Mocán

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ex Museo de Chiclín
Museo de Chiclín

Libraries in Mocán

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Sandoval0.0

Farmers Markets in Mocán

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Asociación de Comerciantes 1ro de Julio
Centro Comercial de Cartavio
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Chiclín
Mercado de Paiján
Parada de Cartavio

Stadiums & Teams in Mocán

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mocán

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International AirportTRULarge Airport
Casa Grande AirportSmall Airport
Malin AirportSmall Airport
Pacasmayo AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima

🇵🇪 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 Mocán

What is the population of Mocán?

Mocán has a population of 915 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 48.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mocán?

Mocán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.7 inches.

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