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Nuevo Progreso, Peru

Huánuco Department · Peru

Nuevo Progreso is a small town in Huánuco Department, Peru with a population of 3,532. Elevation: 1,650 ft (503 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

3,532 Population 6/sq mi density
1,650 ft Elevation 503 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
141.4 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population3,532
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain141.4 in/yr
Sunny Days322/yr
Elevation1,650 ft (503 m)
Population3,532
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation1,650 ft (503 m)
Coordinates-8.4525°, -76.3239°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceHuánuco Department
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation141.4 inches (3,593 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nuevo Progreso

Nuevo Progreso is a small town in Peru (Huánuco Department) with a population of 3,532. The city sits at an elevation of 1,650 feet (503 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 141.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Nuevo Progreso enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 322 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 141.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,650 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average69.1°F
28% above Peru avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,650 ft (503 m)
Area617.8 sq mi (1,600.2 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-8.4525°N, 76.3239°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 141.4"
272% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 12.70"
Driest Month (Jul) 5.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

161 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.3 on May 23, 2025.

Nov 10, 2012 16 km ESE of San Alejandro, Peru M6.0 145 km
Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 112 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 6 km
Jun 12, 1995 63 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru M5.4 49 km
Aug 6, 2001 23 km WSW of Campo Verde, Peru M5.4 145 km
Apr 10, 2005 59 km ESE of Huicungo, Peru M5.3 98 km
Jun 26, 2008 41 km WSW of San Alejandro, Peru M5.2 97 km
Dec 15, 2013 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru M5.2 140 km
May 8, 2017 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru M5.2 58 km
Jun 8, 2017 76 km ENE of Tocache, Peru M5.2 72 km
Jul 25, 2015 74 km NW of San Alejandro, Peru M5.2 68 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 34 km
Jan 8, 2003 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 139 km
Mar 9, 2021 41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 72 km
Jul 26, 2017 73 km WSW of Contamana, Peru M5.1 130 km
Jun 13, 2024 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M5.0 44 km
Jul 9, 2015 27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru M5.0 91 km
Jun 26, 2008 central Peru M5.0 91 km
May 27, 2016 21 km W of Campo Verde, Peru M5.0 146 km
Mar 28, 2024 31 km WSW of San Alejandro, Peru M4.9 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 12.7 in Wettest
February 76°F (24°C) 12.1 in
March 76°F (24°C) 11.9 in
April 76°F (25°C) 9.4 in
May 76°F (25°C) 7.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 6.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 5.1 in Coldest, Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 5.2 in
September 76°F (24°C) 5.9 in
October 76°F (25°C) 10.1 in
November 76°F (25°C) 11.7 in Warmest
December 76°F (25°C) 12.6 in

Nuevo Progreso has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 68°F in July to 76°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 110.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (12.7") and July the driest (5.1").

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Schools in Nuevo Progreso

25 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 27
Institución Educativa Jose Antonio Encinas Franco
Institución Educativa 0466 Regner Perez Grandez
Institución Educativa Nicanor Reatigui Del Aguila
Institución Educativa Albert Einstein
Institución Educativa No. 253
Institución Educativa No. 32877
Institución Educativa Cni.megote 32877
Institución Educativa No. 33525
Institución Educativa No. 1358
Institución Educativa No. 726
Institución Educativa No. 712
Institución educativa No. 248
Institución Educativa No. 40
Institución Educativa No. 701
Institución Educativa No. 729
Institución Educativa 0456 Horacio Zeballos Gamez
Institución Educativa No. 673
Institución Educativa No. 257
Institución Educativa No. 429
Institución Educativa No. 33522
Institución Educativa No. 67
Institución educativa No. 707
Institución Educativa No. 35
Institución Educativa No. 258
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Farmers Markets in Nuevo Progreso

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Abasto

Clinics in Nuevo Progreso

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Paraiso ( Megote)
Santa Lucia

Bus Stations in Nuevo Progreso

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cruce Uchiza

Gas Stations in Nuevo Progreso

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Rey
Grifo Diego
PE #11182621347
PE #11182633878
PE #3115746797
Petroselva

Airports Near Nuevo Progreso

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palmas del Espino AirportSmall Airport
Playa AirportSmall Airport
Tocache AirportSmall Airport
Uchiza AirportUCZSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima

🇵🇪 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 Nuevo Progreso

What is the population of Nuevo Progreso?

Nuevo Progreso has a population of 3,532 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 617.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nuevo Progreso?

Nuevo Progreso enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 141.4 inches.

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