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Moche, Peru
La Libertad · Peru
Moche is a small city in La Libertad, Peru with a population of 22,581. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Moche
Moche is a Peruvian city, the capital of Moche District in Trujillo Province of La Libertad Region in northern Peru. It is located in the Moche Valley and was the center of development of the ancient Moche or Mochica culture. Now it is a major tourist destination of the Moche Route tourist circuit and it is part of the integrated area of Trujillo city.
People
Climate
| Population | 22,581 |
| Population Density | 1,387 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | -8.1711°, -79.0092° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | La Libertad |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 10.1 inches (257 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Moche
Moche is a small city in Peru (La Libertad) with a population of 22,581. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Moche
Moche has an average annual temperature of 19.6°C (67°F). The hottest month is Feb (22.8°C), the coldest is Sep (17.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 19 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.5°F |
| 34% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 356 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 16.3 sq mi (42.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,387/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.1711°N, 79.0092°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 117 km |
| 1678 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | - | - | 92 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in |
Moche has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 64°F in August to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.2") and April the driest (0.0").
Schools in Moche
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I.E. Apostol Santiago | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San Agustin | - | - | - | - |
| Santo Bambino de Gesu | - | - | - | - |
| I.E. Kinder House | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Santo Domingo de Guzman | - | - | - | - |
| I.E. Rayitos de Sol y Luna | - | - | - | - |
| I.E. José Carlos Mariátegui | - | - | - | - |
| I.E. José Emilio Francoeur | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Víctor Raúl Haya de la Torre | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San Carlos | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio RAÑE | - | - | - | - |
| I.E. Renovacion | - | - | - | - |
| I.E. Jesus El Maestro | - | - | - | - |
| I.E. Acuarela Y Lapiz | - | - | - | - |
| I.E. Elena G. De White | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Kokitos's | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 80048 Jose Eulogio Garrido | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 80082 San Francisco De Asis | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Latinoamericano | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Newton College | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Moche
3 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 |
Museums in Moche
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Emancipación | ||||
| Casa Urquiaga | ||||
| Catedralicio | ||||
| Huaca La Esmeralda | ||||
| Museo Arqueologico | ||||
| Museo Chiquitayac | ||||
| Museo de Arte Contemporaneo Urm Max Lois | ||||
| Museo de Arte Moderno Gerardo Chavez | ||||
| Museo de Cultura Moche | ||||
| Museo de Juguete | ||||
| Museo de sitio Chan Chan | ||||
| Museo de Zoología Juan Ormea Rodríguez | ||||
| Museo Huacas de Moche | ||||
| Palacio Iturregui |
Libraries in Moche
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal No 1 | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Upao | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Upao | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Moche
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACOMINAR | |||||
| ASCOMAPAAT | |||||
| Avi Muchica | |||||
| Avi Muchica | |||||
| Avicola Laura | |||||
| Avicola Laura | |||||
| Caja Trujillo | |||||
| José Faustino Sanchez Carrión | |||||
| La Hermelinda | |||||
| Malvinas | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado 16 de Enero | |||||
| Mercado 28 de Julio | |||||
| Mercado Bufalo Barreto | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Central Víctor Rául Haya de la Torre | |||||
| Mercado de Chiquitoy | |||||
| Mercado de Moche | |||||
| Mercado Huanchaco | |||||
| Mercado Indoamericano | |||||
| Mercado Jesus de Nazareth | |||||
| Mercado Jesus de Nazareth | |||||
| Mercado la leña | |||||
| Mercado La Noria | |||||
| Mercado La Victoria | |||||
| Mercado La Victoria | |||||
| Mercado Las Capullanas | |||||
| Mercado Luz del Sol | |||||
| Mercado Mayorista | |||||
| Mercado Mayorista El Milagro | |||||
| Mercado Modelo | |||||
| Mercado Ovalo Papal | |||||
| Mercado Santa Isabel | |||||
| Mercado Santa Rosa | |||||
| Mercado Santa Rosa | |||||
| Mercado Santa Veronica | |||||
| Mercado Santo Dominguito | |||||
| Mercado Santo Dominguito | |||||
| Mercado Unión | |||||
| Mercado Villa Real | |||||
| Mercado Zonal El Cortijo | |||||
| Mercado Zonal Francisco Morales Bermúdez | |||||
| Mercado Zonal Jerusalén | |||||
| Mercado zonal Nazaret | |||||
| Nuevo Mercado Covicorte | |||||
| Nuevo Mercado La Unión | |||||
| Terminal Pesquero | |||||
| Terminal Pesquero |
Hotels in Moche
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Moche
31 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Moche
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Moche
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Moche
4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Moche
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Moche
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Moche
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Moche
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Moche
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International Airport | TRU | Large Airport |
| Camposol Chao Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Casa Grande Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Malin Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Moche
63 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Alto Moche | ||
| Aranjuez | ||
| Arcángel | ||
| Bellavista | ||
| Centro de Atención Primaria II Laredo | ||
| Centro de Fisioterapai Cenfis | ||
| Centro de Salud Mental Comunitaria El Porvenir | ||
| Centro de Salud Mental Comunitaria Trujillo Dra. Frida Alayza | ||
| Centro Médico Especializado | ||
| Centro Médico Evaluamedic | ||
| Centro Medico Peruano Americano | ||
| Centro Médico San Antonio | ||
| Centro Medico Santa Fe | ||
| Centro Médico Trujillo | ||
| Clinica de Salud Lusni | ||
| Clínica Materno Infantil del Norte | ||
| Clinica Namoc | ||
| Clínica Rodriguez | ||
| Clinica Sausacocha | ||
| Clínica Suárez | ||
| Club de Leones - Centro de Salud | ||
| Consultario Medico | ||
| Consultorio Medico Ecografico San Andres | ||
| Esca Vac | ||
| Fisher | ||
| Fisio Palmer | ||
| Fisiocen | ||
| Fito Sana | ||
| Funegra | ||
| Hogar de Rehabilitacion | ||
| Humanidad Salud | ||
| Laboratorio Libertad | ||
| Lipocenter Woman | ||
| Los Jardines | ||
| Médica | ||
| Medical Center | ||
| Medicentro Arcángel | ||
| Medicina Fetal | ||
| Mental Comunitaria San Crispin | ||
| Móvil Medic | ||
| Mund Diabetic | ||
| Nursing Center Elsa | ||
| Odontologica odontolife | ||
| Oftalmedic | ||
| Oftalmocenter | ||
| Ozono Salud Cuba-Perú | ||
| Pediagyn | ||
| Plaza Medic | ||
| Policlínico Los Ángeles | ||
| Posta Medica | ||
| Prontto salud | ||
| Puesto de Salud Manuel Arévalo | ||
| Puesto de Salud San Pedro - Las Delicias | ||
| Puesto de Salud Santo Toribio de Mogrovejo | ||
| Raiologica Especializada Del Norte | ||
| Respira Mejor | ||
| Saam Salud | ||
| sagrada familia | ||
| Seraphis | ||
| Tecnosalud | ||
| Villareal | ||
| Virgen de la Puerta | ||
| Wichanzao |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Moche
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Convento Franciscano | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Parroquia Santa Lucía |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Moche
What is the population of Moche?
Moche has a population of 22,581 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1,387 people per square mile, spread across 16.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Moche?
Moche has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.1 inches.