Namballe, Peru

Cajamarca Department · Peru

Namballe is a small city in Cajamarca Department, Peru with a population of 10,492. Elevation: 2,234 ft (681 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

10,492 Population
2,234 ft Elevation 681 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
184.6 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Namballe

Namballe District is one of seven districts of the province San Ignacio in Peru.

People

Population10,492

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain184.6 in/yr
Elevation2,234 ft (681 m)
Population10,492
Elevation2,234 ft (681 m)
Coordinates-5.0035°, -79.0891°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceCajamarca Department
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation184.6 inches (4,689 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Namballe

Namballe is a small city in Peru (Cajamarca Department) with a population of 10,492. The city sits at an elevation of 2,234 feet (681 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 184.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in Namballe

Namballe has an average annual temperature of 17.6°C (64°F). The hottest month is Oct (18.3°C), the coldest is Jul (16.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 480 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.6°C / 64°F 11° / 26.5° 50.0
Feb 17.8°C / 64°F 11.8° / 26.5° 60.5
Mar 17.5°C / 64°F 11.5° / 26.5° 85.9
Apr 17.4°C / 63°F 11.6° / 25.5° 55.4
May 17.6°C / 64°F 11.4° / 26.3° 22.6
Jun 16.7°C / 62°F 10.6° / 25.3° 26.3
Jul 16.7°C / 62°F 10.4° / 25.8° 24.2
Aug 17.4°C / 63°F 9.9° / 27.1° 16.2
Sep 18.2°C / 65°F 11.2° / 28.2° 18.9
Oct 18.3°C / 65°F 11.3° / 28.3° 32.0
Nov 18.2°C / 65°F 10.7° / 28.6° 30.6
Dec 17.9°C / 64°F 11° / 27.8° 57.5
Namballe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 184.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,234 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average66.3°F
23% above Peru avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation2,234 ft (681 m)
Coordinates5.0035°S, 79.0891°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 184.6"
386% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.00"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

88 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 26, 2025.

Aug 17, 1992 114 km NNE of La Peca, Peru M5.3 127 km
Feb 18, 2021 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador M5.2 121 km
Aug 17, 2010 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru M5.2 107 km
Aug 13, 2000 64 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru M5.1 148 km
Apr 17, 2019 68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru M5.1 106 km
Oct 15, 2009 6 km NE of Las Lomas, Peru M5.0 132 km
Jul 14, 2002 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru M5.0 50 km
Mar 9, 2020 4 km NW of Sapillica, Peru M4.9 107 km
Jul 21, 2021 7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru M4.9 26 km
Aug 6, 2000 54 km N of Yambrasbamba, Peru M4.9 142 km
Apr 9, 2016 70 km SE of Yantzaza, Ecuador M4.9 114 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 150 km
May 25, 2004 9 km WNW of Suyo, Peru M4.9 124 km
Dec 7, 1995 16 km NE of Cariamanga, Ecuador M4.9 98 km
Nov 21, 1993 87 km NNE of La Peca, Peru M4.8 115 km
Apr 28, 1990 15 km NW of Sallique, Peru M4.8 70 km
Jun 25, 2022 71 km ENE of San Ignacio, Peru M4.8 75 km
May 21, 2017 10 km NNW of Lagunas, Peru M4.8 93 km
Oct 28, 1995 8 km WSW of Las Lomas, Peru M4.8 141 km
Sep 25, 1996 5 km SSW of Loja, Ecuador M4.8 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 4.6 in Warmest
February 66°F (19°C) 5.3 in
March 66°F (19°C) 7.0 in Wettest
April 66°F (19°C) 5.6 in
May 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
June 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in Coldest
July 66°F (19°C) 1.8 in
August 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
October 65°F (19°C) 2.7 in
November 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in
December 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in

Namballe has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 65°F in June to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.0") and August the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Namballe

47 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa 16509 Jose Carlos Mariategui - - - -
Institución Educativa Cped - 16454 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 16871 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 16513 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 821603 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 17640 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 17645 - - - -
Institución Educativa 16512 Almirante Miguel Grau - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 16766 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 17672 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 16767 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 17361 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 16970 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 17385 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 16515 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 17367 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 17639 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 16511 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 17363 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 17384 - - - -
Institución Educativa 16517 Manuel Gonzales Prada - - - -
Institución Educativa 16510 Miguel Grau Seminario - - - -
Institución Educativa Cegecom El Colorado - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 16672 - - - -
Institución educativa No. 17623 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 16646 - - - -
Institución Educativa 16940 Jose Antonio Encinas Franco - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 16942 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 17642 - - - -
Institución Educativa San Juan De Miraflores - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 17364 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 16645 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 16939 - - - -
Institución Educativa 16941 Virgen Del Carmen - - - -
Institución Educativa Iegecom Linderos - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 16465 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 17387 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 17636 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 16456 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 17625 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 16946 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 16870 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 16880 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 17738 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 16529 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 17739 - - - -
Institución Educativa 16934 Luis Felipe De Las Casas - - - -
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Hotels in Namballe

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hospedaje Keyla
Hostal Flores

Restaurants in Namballe

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar Restaurant Emanuel
Karlita

Clinics in Namballe

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Namballe

Gas Stations in Namballe

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PE #2979352073

Banks in Namballe

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco de la Nación

Breweries in Namballe

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería El Último Trago

Stadiums & Teams in Namballe

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Airports Near Namballe

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shumba AirportJAEMedium Airport
Baguá Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda El Valor Airport-Small Airport
Huancabamba Airport-Small Airport

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Waterfalls
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Waterfalls Near Namballe

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Namballe.

Name Description
Cascada "La olla de la suerte"

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
1,120 m (3,675 ft)
Area
684.3 km² (264.1 mi²)

🇵🇪 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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What is the weather like in Namballe?

Namballe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 184.6 inches.

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