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Orellana, Peru

Loreto · Peru

Orellana is a small city in Loreto, Peru with a population of 5,432. Elevation: 505 ft (154 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

5,432 Population 1/sq mi density
505 ft Elevation 154 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
104.7 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Orellana

Orellana

Orellana is a town in the District of Vargas Guerra of which it is the seat within Ucayali Province of Peru's Department of Loreto. It is located along the Ucayali River 660 kilometers north of Lima.

People

Population5,432
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain104.7 in/yr
Sunny Days320/yr
Elevation505 ft (154 m)
Population5,432
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation505 ft (154 m)
Coordinates-6.9000°, -75.1667°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLoreto
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation104.7 inches (2,659 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Orellana

Orellana is a small city in Peru (Loreto) with a population of 5,432. The city sits at an elevation of 505 feet (154 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 104.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Orellana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 320 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 104.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 505 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above Peru avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation505 ft (154 m)
Area7,218.3 sq mi (18,695.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-6.9000°N, 75.1667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 104.7"
175% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 9.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

195 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 9, 2025.

May 26, 2019 78 km NE of Navarro, Peru M8.0 122 km
Aug 24, 2011 64 km ESE of Contamana, Peru M7.0 109 km
Jul 12, 2007 52 km NNE of Pucallpa, Peru M6.1 144 km
Nov 1, 2000 49 km NNE of Pucallpa, Peru M5.9 143 km
Dec 25, 1999 57 km ENE of Navarro, Peru M5.5 86 km
Sep 24, 2010 66 km NNE of Pucallpa, Peru M5.5 134 km
Aug 24, 2011 67 km N of Pucallpa, Peru M5.4 120 km
Nov 28, 1998 72 km ESE of Contamana, Peru M5.4 113 km
Oct 25, 2012 5 km ESE of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.4 148 km
Oct 6, 1991 21 km E of Contamana, Peru M5.3 63 km
Jul 23, 1997 29 km SE of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.3 124 km
Aug 27, 2010 19 km SW of Contamana, Peru M5.3 62 km
Apr 10, 2005 59 km ESE of Huicungo, Peru M5.3 145 km
Jun 8, 2017 76 km ENE of Tocache, Peru M5.2 144 km
Mar 28, 2024 55 km NNE of Pucallpa, Peru M5.2 140 km
Feb 22, 1991 Northern Peru M5.2 53 km
May 29, 2023 42 km N of Pucallpa, Peru M5.1 139 km
Jul 26, 2017 73 km WSW of Contamana, Peru M5.1 85 km
Feb 19, 2024 12 km NNW of Chazuta, Peru M5.1 123 km
Oct 13, 2011 37 km SE of Navarro, Peru M5.1 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 7.1 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 6.6 in
March 80°F (27°C) 9.2 in Wettest
April 80°F (27°C) 7.8 in
May 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in Driest
August 80°F (27°C) 4.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 4.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in Warmest
November 81°F (27°C) 7.7 in
December 81°F (27°C) 6.6 in

Orellana has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 73.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.2") and July the driest (3.1").

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Schools in Orellana

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 64260
Institución Educativa No. 64265
Institución Educativa No. 64266
Institución Educativa No. 61206
Institución Educativa No. 64733
Institución Educativa No. 64742
Institución Educativa No. 6010146
Institución Educativa No. 64261
Institución Educativa 61201 Constantino Visalote Huaman
Institución Educativa 64263 Alfredo Vargas Guerra
Institución Educativa 64262 Jesus De Nazareth
Institución Educativa No. 64259
Institución Educativa 64269-b
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Clinics in Orellana

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Orellana

Airports Near Orellana

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
BuncuyoSmall Airport
Contamana AirportSmall Airport
Orellana AirportSmall Airport
Pampa Hermosa AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
129 m (423 ft)
Postal Code
16451

🇵🇪 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 Orellana

What is the population of Orellana?

Orellana has a population of 5,432 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 7,218.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Orellana?

Orellana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 320 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 104.7 inches.

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