Nueva Cajamarca, Peru
San Martín Department · Peru
Nueva Cajamarca is a small city in San Martín Department, Peru with a population of 25,812. Elevation: 2,851 ft (869 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Nueva Cajamarca
Nueva Cajamarca es una localidad peruana, capital del distrito homónimo, en la provincia de Rioja, departamento de San Martín. Pese a ser una ciudad recientemente fundada, es de las que mayor crecimiento económico presenta en el departamento.
People
Climate
| Population | 25,812 |
| Population Density | 341 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,851 ft (869 m) |
| Coordinates | -5.9406°, -77.3081° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | San Martín Department |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 102.6 inches (2,607 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Nueva Cajamarca
Nueva Cajamarca is a small city in Peru (San Martín Department) with a population of 25,812. The city sits at an elevation of 2,851 feet (869 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 102.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Nueva Cajamarca
Nueva Cajamarca has an average annual temperature of 17.3°C (63°F). The hottest month is Oct (18.2°C), the coldest is Jun (16.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 462 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (11°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,851 ft (869 m) |
| Area | 75.6 sq mi (195.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 341/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.9406°S, 77.3081°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 53°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in |
Nueva Cajamarca has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 51°F in January to 73°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 52.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (2.8").
Schools in Nueva Cajamarca
11 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa 00903 San Juan Bautista | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 938 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 925 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Roosevelt College | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Los Olivos | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 958 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Nuevo Horizonte | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Peruana Alemana Villa Para Todos | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Manuel Fidencio Hidalgo Flores | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 549 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 914 | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Nueva Cajamarca
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zona Comercial Principal (Mercado) |
Restaurants in Nueva Cajamarca
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Nueva Cajamarca
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Nueva Cajamarca
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nueva Cajamarca
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Nueva Cajamarca
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Nueva Cajamarca
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chachapoyas Airport | CHH | Medium Airport |
| Juan Simons Vela Airport | RIJ | Medium Airport |
| Alao Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Moyobamba Airport | MBP | Small Airport |
| San Francisco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San José de Sisa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Nicolas Airport | RIM | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
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What is the population of Nueva Cajamarca?
Nueva Cajamarca has a population of 25,812 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 341 people per square mile, spread across 75.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Nueva Cajamarca?
Nueva Cajamarca has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 102.6 inches.
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