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Motupe, Peru
Lambayeque · Peru
Motupe is a small city in Lambayeque, Peru with a population of 13,681. Elevation: 443 ft (135 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Motupe
Motupe River is a river of Lambayeque Region in northwestern Peru. The Motupe River Basin, which includes its major tributary the La Leche River, is bounded by the Chancay-Lambayeque River Basin to the south, by the
Olmos River Basin to the north, by the river basins of the Chotano and Huancabamba to the east, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean. The river receives its name from the village of Motupe, nearby where the Motupe River is formed.
People
Climate
| Population | 13,681 |
| Population Density | 48 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Coordinates | -6.1519°, -79.7142° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Lambayeque |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.7 inches (1,312 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Motupe
Motupe is a small city in Peru (Lambayeque) with a population of 13,681. The city sits at an elevation of 443 feet (135 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Motupe
Motupe has an average annual temperature of 24.3°C (76°F). The hottest month is Mar (26.7°C), the coldest is Sep (22.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 129 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.2°F |
| 43% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 338 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Area | 285.0 sq mi (738.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.1519°N, 79.7142°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1960 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 66 | 131 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in |
Motupe has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 68°F in August to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 6.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Motupe
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instituto de Educación Tecnológica Superior Motupe | College | - | , |
Schools in Motupe
38 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I.E.P. San Agustín | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 11233 | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto de Educación Tecnológica Superior Motupe | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 10142 San Julian | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10932 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución educativa No. 10153 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 10153 - Cerro La Vieja | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10980 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10799 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 10195 Martha Isabel Severino Garcia | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 10150 Santos Cardenas Valladares | - | - | - | - |
| I.E.P Santo Toribio de Mogrovejo | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 10143 Cristo Rey | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 10144 Virgen de Fátima | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Cruz De Chalpon | - | - | - | - |
| Institución educativa inicial No. 201 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 10145 Narcisa Landázuri de Campos | - | - | - | - |
| I.E.P Santo Toribio de Mogrovejo | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 10142 San Julian | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10942 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 10152 Hnos. Gal'lino | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10146 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 10146 Nuestra Señora Del Carmen | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 11125 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 10853 Santa Rosa | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 10151 Jose Abelardo Quiñones Gonzales | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10155 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 11126 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10933 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 11190 Maria Auxiliadora | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Cruz De Pumacirca | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10117 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10855 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10900 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 10999 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 11234 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa San Julian | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 11226 | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Motupe
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercadito La Unión | |||||
| Mercado modelo de Olmos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal N° 1 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal N° 2 |
Hotels in Motupe
7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Motupe
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Motupe
2 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Motupe
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Motupe
9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Motupe
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Motupe
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Motupe
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Capitán FAP José A. Quiñones González International Airport | CIX | Large Airport |
| Luya Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Motupe
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Provisional Cruz de Motupe | |
| Capilla Salitral | |
| Capilla Santísima Cruz de Chalpón | |
| Catedral de Motupe | |
| Cruz de Motupe | |
| Santuario Virgen de la Medalla Milagrosa |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Motupe
What is the population of Motupe?
Motupe has a population of 13,681 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 48 people per square mile, spread across 285.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Motupe?
Motupe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 338 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 51.7 inches.