Moyobamba, Peru
San Martín Department · Peru
Moyobamba is a mid-size city in San Martín Department, Peru with a population of 50,073. Elevation: 2,431 ft (741 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).
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About Moyobamba
Moyobamba or Muyupampa, also called "Santiago of eight valleys of Moyobamba" or "Maynas capital", is the capital city of the San Martín Region in northern Peru. There are 50,073 inhabitants, according to the 2017 census. Some 3,500 species of orchids are native to the area, which has led to another of the city's nicknames, The City of Orchids. The city is the capital of both Moyobamba Province and Moyobamba District.
People
Climate
| Population | 50,073 |
| Population Density | 23 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,431 ft (741 m) |
| Coordinates | -6.0344°, -76.9742° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | San Martín Department |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 66.4 inches (1,687 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Moyobamba
Moyobamba is a mid-size city in Peru (San Martín Department) with a population of 50,073. The city sits at an elevation of 2,431 feet (741 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Moyobamba
Moyobamba has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1102 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.3°F |
| 25% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 331 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,431 ft (741 m) |
| Area | 2,184.3 sq mi (5,657.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.0344°N, 76.9742°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in |
Moyobamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 66°F in January to 74°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.3") and July the driest (2.8").
Colleges & Universities in Moyobamba
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instituto Público Alto Mayo | University | — | Visit → |
| SENATI | College | — | — |
| SENCICO | University | — | — |
| Universidad Cesar Vallejo | University | — | — |
| Universidad Nacional de San Martín - Facultad de Ecología | University | — | — |
| Universidad Privada César Vallejo | University | — | — |
Schools in Moyobamba
35 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa 00872 Oscar Rengifo Hidalgo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Coar San Martin | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 00494 Eustaquia Vasquez Marin | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 00298 José Antonio Encinas Franco | — | — | — | — |
| Generalisimo Jose De San Martin | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 00855 Antonio Simons Vela | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 00594 Maria Encarnacion Del Aguila Sanchez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 00659 Francisco Tejada Rojas | — | — | — | — |
| Institución educativa No. 790 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 00874 San Juan De Maynas | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Juan De Maynas | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 00475 Maria Lizarda Vasquez Lopez | — | — | — | — |
| Señor del Perdón | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 00474 German Tejada Vela | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Serafin Filomeno | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 00479 Juan Climaco Vela Reyes | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Amae | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 811 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Ignacia Velasquez | — | — | — | — |
| Jardin | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 1067 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 984 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 866 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 00968 La Inmaculada Concepcion | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 00491 Monseñor Martin Fulgencio Elorza Legaristi | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jesus Alberto Miranda Calle | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Annie Soper | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 919 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 985 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 910 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 1055 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 496 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución educativa No. 944 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 911 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Moyobamba
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Moyobamba | amazonian cumbia, cumbia amazónica | AAC+ 144 kbps | |
| Radio San Martín | local news | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Libraries in Moyobamba
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal de Moyobamba | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Moyobamba
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feria Plaza | |||||
| Mamá Bashita | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Zonal Ayaymama | |||||
| Moshoqueque |
Hotels in Moyobamba
14 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Moyobamba
31 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Moyobamba
6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Moyobamba
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Moyobamba
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Moyobamba
4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Moyobamba
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Moyobamba
6 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Moyobamba
10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Moyobamba
8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Moyobamba
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Moyobamba
4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Moyobamba
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Moyobamba
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes Airport | TPP | Medium Airport |
| Juan Simons Vela Airport | RIJ | Medium Airport |
| Alao Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bellavista Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lamas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Moyobamba Airport | MBP | Small Airport |
| San José de Sisa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Nicolas Airport | RIM | Small Airport |
| Shapaja Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Moyobamba
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Olva Courier | |
| Serpost | |
| Serpost |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Moyobamba
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla del Santísimo | |
| Capilla Sagrado Corazón de Jesus | |
| Catedral de Moyobamba | |
| Iglesia Evangélica Adonai | |
| Iglesia Presbiteriana | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Movimiento Misionero Mundial - MMM | |
| Señor del Perdón |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Moyobamba?
Moyobamba has a population of 50,073 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 2,184.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Moyobamba?
Moyobamba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 331 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 66.4 inches.
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