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Onza de Oro, Peru

Piura · Peru

Onza de Oro is a small town in Piura, Peru with a population of 572. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

572 Population 20/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
32.0 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Onza de Oro

La Unión ist eine Stadt in der Provinz Piura in der Region Piura im Nordwesten von Peru. Beim Zensus 2017 lag die Einwohnerzahl bei 19.155. 10 Jahre zuvor lag diese bei 17.226. Die Stadt ist Verwaltungssitz des gleichnamigen Distriktes. Im Umkreis der Stadt wird bewässerte Landwirtschaft betrieben.

People

Population572
Density20/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain32.0 in/yr
Sunny Days349/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population572
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates-5.4883°, -80.7464°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvincePiura
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation32.0 inches (812 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Onza de Oro

Onza de Oro is a small town in Peru (Piura) with a population of 572. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.0 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Onza de Oro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 349 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 32.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average76.6°F
42% above Peru avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days349 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area28.7 sq mi (74.4 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates-5.4883°N, 80.7464°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.0"
16% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.63"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 15, 2014 16 km W of Sechura, Peru M6.3 27 km
Aug 12, 2013 96 km WSW of Paita, Peru M6.2 131 km
Jul 30, 2021 7 km E of Sullana, Peru M6.2 65 km
Feb 15, 2009 near the coast of northern Peru M6.1 44 km
Feb 9, 2009 117 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M6.0 128 km
Mar 20, 1991 27 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M6.0 38 km
Apr 21, 2002 34 km SW of Sechura, Peru M5.9 46 km
Mar 26, 2009 59 km WSW of Sechura, Peru M5.8 70 km
Jun 30, 1997 11 km NNW of La Breita, Peru M5.8 149 km
Aug 15, 1997 44 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M5.7 55 km
Nov 30, 1995 107 km WSW of Sechura, Peru M5.6 119 km
Jan 20, 1990 73 km SW of Sechura, Peru M5.5 85 km
Nov 29, 2012 117 km W of Mórrope, Peru M5.5 127 km
Jun 19, 2011 48 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M5.5 59 km
Apr 3, 2012 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru M5.4 39 km
Jun 24, 2005 43 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M5.3 54 km
Aug 27, 2009 44 km SSW of Paita, Peru M5.3 53 km
Jul 29, 1990 11 km E of La Huaca, Peru M5.2 67 km
May 14, 2025 49 km SW of Sechura, Peru M5.2 60 km
Sep 11, 2010 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.2 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1960 N. PERU Earthquake 9.0 m 66 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 0.2 in
February 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in Warmest
March 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in Wettest
April 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in
May 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
August 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Coldest
September 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
October 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in

Onza de Oro has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 68°F in August to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.6") and May the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Onza de Oro

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 14046
Institución Educativa No. 15174
Institución Educativa San Cristo
Institución Educativa No. 14023
Institución Educativa No. 14024
Institución Educativa No. 14047
Institución Educativa No. 14028
Institución Educativa San Cristo
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Radio Stations near Onza de Oro

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 Onza de Oro

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Arqueológico de Chusis
Museo de Etnología de Sechura
Museo de Sitio Narihualá

Farmers Markets in Onza de Oro

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos Villa Casa Grande
Mercado Sixto Zapata Melendez

Clinics in Onza de Oro

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Puesto de Salud Cristo Nos Valga

Stadiums & Teams in Onza de Oro

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Onza de Oro

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International AirportPIUMedium Airport
Paita AirportSmall Airport
Yapatera AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Onza de Oro

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Salud Materno Infantil-Catacaos
Establecimiento de Salud I-2 Simbila

Churches & Religious Organizations in Onza de Oro

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla San Cristo

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
17 m (56 ft)
Postal Code
20621

🇵🇪 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 Onza de Oro

What is the population of Onza de Oro?

Onza de Oro has a population of 572 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 28.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Onza de Oro?

Onza de Oro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 349 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.0 inches.

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