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Nueva Arica, Peru

Lambayeque · Peru

Nueva Arica is a small town in Lambayeque, Peru with a population of 1,789. Elevation: 571 ft (174 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

1,789 Population 9/sq mi density
571 ft Elevation 174 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
23.7 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Nueva Arica

Nueva Arica District is one of twenty districts of the province Chiclayo in Peru.

People

Population1,789
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain23.7 in/yr
Sunny Days360/yr
Elevation571 ft (174 m)
Population1,789
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation571 ft (174 m)
Coordinates-6.8728°, -79.3428°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLambayeque
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation23.7 inches (602 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nueva Arica

Nueva Arica is a small town in Peru (Lambayeque) with a population of 1,789. The city sits at an elevation of 571 feet (174 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Nueva Arica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 23.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 571 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above Peru avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation571 ft (174 m)
Area211.5 sq mi (547.9 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-6.8728°N, 79.3428°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.7"
38% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.00"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

68 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 12, 2025.

Feb 24, 2007 63 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M6.3 127 km
Aug 7, 2005 84 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru M5.4 148 km
Feb 26, 2007 83 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M5.3 144 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 81 km
Nov 7, 1994 78 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 143 km
Oct 16, 2016 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 88 km
Jun 12, 2025 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru M5.0 89 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 60 km
Jul 6, 2015 74 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M4.9 134 km
Jan 9, 2024 59 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 145 km
Apr 28, 1990 15 km NW of Sallique, Peru M4.8 148 km
Apr 3, 2002 74 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M4.8 136 km
Sep 22, 2013 83 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M4.8 143 km
Mar 20, 2003 42 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.8 142 km
Nov 10, 1990 20 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M4.8 81 km
Jan 25, 1993 15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru M4.7 96 km
Oct 11, 2000 60 km NW of Mórrope, Peru M4.7 143 km
Jun 27, 2007 25 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M4.7 89 km
Sep 13, 2003 86 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru M4.7 149 km
Jan 12, 2008 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru M4.7 28 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 1.0 in
February 75°F (24°C) 1.5 in
March 74°F (24°C) 3.0 in Wettest
April 73°F (23°C) 1.2 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in Coldest
September 67°F (20°C) 0.2 in
October 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
November 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in

Nueva Arica has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 66°F in August to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Nueva Arica

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 10039
Institución Educativa Eleodoro Vera Palacios
Institución Educativa No. 10038
Institución Educativa 11566 Manuel Ascencio Segura
Institución Educativa Manuel Ascencio Segura
Institución Educativa 11178 Abelardo Gonzales
Institución Educativa No. 11141
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Radio Stations near Nueva Arica

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Los Angeles - Chepen variety MP3 320 kbps
Zona 5 93.3 cumbia, pop en español AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Nueva Arica

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Afroperuano

Farmers Markets in Nueva Arica

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadillo Pan de Azúcar

Stadiums & Teams in Nueva Arica

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Nueva Arica

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Capitán FAP José A. Quiñones González International AirportCIXLarge Airport
Chota AirportSmall Airport
Lagunas AirportSmall Airport
Luya AirportSmall Airport
Pacasmayo AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
208 m (682 ft)
Postal Code
14741

🇵🇪 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 Nueva Arica

What is the population of Nueva Arica?

Nueva Arica has a population of 1,789 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 211.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nueva Arica?

Nueva Arica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.7 inches.

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