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Ocoto Alto, Peru
Piura · Peru
Ocoto Alto is a small town in Piura, Peru with a population of 948. Elevation: 285 ft (87 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ocoto Alto
Tambogrande is a small town in the Piura Province of the Piura Region in northwestern Peru. One of many small towns chosen as a site for mining development during Peru's mining boom in 1999, Tambogrande achieved prominence for successfully opposing the Manhattan Minerals mining development in the area.
People
Climate
| Population | 948 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 285 ft (87 m) |
| Coordinates | -4.9528°, -80.3931° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Piura |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.0 inches (1,169 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ocoto Alto
Ocoto Alto is a small town in Peru (Piura) with a population of 948. The city sits at an elevation of 285 feet (87 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.0 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Ocoto Alto
Ocoto Alto has an average annual temperature of 25.1°C (77°F). The hottest month is Feb (28.8°C), the coldest is Aug (22.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 149 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.8°F |
| 46% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 355 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 285 ft (87 m) |
| Area | 795.4 sq mi (2,060.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.9528°N, 80.3931°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in |
Ocoto Alto has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in August to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 4.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.2") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Ocoto Alto
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 14974 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 15115 Divino Niño | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20042 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Ocoto Alto
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Girasol | local radio | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio Girasol Piura | cumbia salsa tecno 70 80 baladas varios | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Museums in Ocoto Alto
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa del Almirante Miguel Grau | ||||
| Museo del BCRP | ||||
| Museo Municipal Vicús |
Libraries in Ocoto Alto
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Central Paccha | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Piura | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Piura | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Orlando Velasquez Benites | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Principal UNP | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ocoto Alto
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asociación Mercado de Frutas "José Olaya" | |||||
| Mercadillo 28 de Julio- Km 50 | |||||
| Mercado Anexo | |||||
| Mercado Central de Castilla | |||||
| Mercado Central Tambogrande | |||||
| Mercado de Especies Marinas | |||||
| Mercado El Sol | |||||
| Mercado La Encantada | |||||
| Mercado La Plataforma | |||||
| Mercado Mayorista de Frutas | |||||
| Mercado Minorista de Pescado "SITMINPEP" | |||||
| Mercado Modelo | |||||
| Mercado Modelo | |||||
| Mercado San Miguel | |||||
| Mercado Zonal San Francisco | |||||
| Plaza Castilla | |||||
| Plaza Castilla |
Stadiums & Teams in Ocoto Alto
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ocoto Alto
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra Airport | MRR | Medium Airport |
| PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport | PIU | Medium Airport |
| Yapatera Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Ocoto Alto
16 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| C.S | ||
| Carita feliz | ||
| Centro de Atencion Primaria Cap III Metropolitano | ||
| Centro Médico Materno El Hogar de la Madre | ||
| Centro Médico Regional Piura | ||
| CERSAC - Centro Especializado de Rehabilitación y Traumatología | ||
| Clínica Oftalmológica Pongo | ||
| Establecimiento de Salud Chapairá | ||
| Establecimiento de salud María Goretti | ||
| Laboratorio Referencial de Salud Piura | ||
| Oncosalud | ||
| P.S | ||
| Policlínico El Buen Samaritano | ||
| Policlinico PNP | ||
| Policlínico PNP Almirante Miguel Grau | ||
| Resocentro- Centro Especializado de Resonancia Magnética |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ocoto Alto
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Virgen del Carmen |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Ocoto Alto?
Ocoto Alto has a population of 948 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 795.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ocoto Alto?
Ocoto Alto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.0 inches.