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Moro, Peru

Ancash · Peru

Moro is a small town in Ancash, Peru with a population of 3,926. Elevation: 1,617 ft (493 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

3,926 Population 33/sq mi density
1,617 ft Elevation 493 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
105.4 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population3,926
Density33/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain105.4 in/yr
Sunny Days348/yr
Elevation1,617 ft (493 m)
Population3,926
Population Density33 / sq mi
Elevation1,617 ft (493 m)
Coordinates-9.1389°, -78.1819°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAncash
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation105.4 inches (2,678 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Moro

Moro is a small town in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 3,926. The city sits at an elevation of 1,617 feet (493 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 105.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Moro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 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 105.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,617 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average72.5°F
34% above Peru avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,617 ft (493 m)
Area120.8 sq mi (312.8 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates-9.1389°N, 78.1819°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 105.4"
177% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.40"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 17, 1992 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.8 144 km
May 12, 1992 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.7 76 km
May 11, 2002 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 147 km
Jul 31, 1995 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 143 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 63 km
Jan 19, 1996 72 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.6 149 km
Dec 14, 1990 70 km WSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.6 107 km
Mar 30, 2013 68 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.4 103 km
Jan 15, 2020 57 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.4 142 km
Nov 5, 1998 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.3 133 km
Jan 28, 2017 55 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.3 93 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 61 km
Jan 15, 2019 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.2 98 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 114 km
Dec 14, 1993 53 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.1 93 km
Mar 21, 2015 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 64 km
Nov 22, 1990 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru M5.1 120 km
Jun 24, 2022 near the coast of northern Peru M5.1 113 km
Oct 19, 1992 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.1 71 km
May 5, 2013 68 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 61 km
1970 N. PERU Earthquake 0.5 m 66,794 68 km
1678 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 1.7 in Warmest
February 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
March 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in Wettest
April 60°F (15°C) 1.0 in
May 58°F (14°C) 0.2 in
June 57°F (14°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in
August 56°F (13°C) 0.1 in Coldest
September 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in
October 58°F (14°C) 0.8 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in

Moro has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 56°F in August to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 10.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Moro

20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 88414
Internado Santa Rosa
Institución Educativa No. 88259
Institución Educativa 88269 Santisima Cruz De Motupe
Institución Educativa No. 88372
Institución Educativa No. 88007
Institución Educativa No. 88082
Institución Educativa No. 88359
Institución Educativa 88002 Josue Roca De Los Santos
Institución Educativa No. 88303
Institución Educativa No. 88326
Institución Educativa Santo Domingo
Institución Educativa No. 89540
Institución Educativa No. 89508
Institución Educativa No. 88390
Institución Educativa No. 88271
Institución Educativa No. 88266
Institución Educativa No. 88294
Institución Educativa No. 88225
Institución Educativa 88077 Walter Maldonado Colonia
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Radio Stations near Moro

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Nova peru musica tropical AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Moro

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Punkuri

Restaurants in Moro

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pollería La Caravana III
Restaurante Quima Marca

Clinics in Moro

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Moro

Gas Stations in Moro

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estacion de servicios Nuevo Moro
Grifo Primax
Servicentro Lovi

Banks in Moro

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de la Nación Moro

Stadiums & Teams in Moro

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Airports Near Moro

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani AirportATAMedium Airport
FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales AirportCHMMedium Airport
Camposol Chao AirportSmall Airport
Caraz AirportSmall Airport
Casma AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Moro

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová

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 Moro

What is the population of Moro?

Moro has a population of 3,926 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 120.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Moro?

Moro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 348 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 105.4 inches.

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