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Pacanga, Peru
La Libertad · Peru
Pacanga is a small city in La Libertad, Peru with a population of 8,750. Elevation: 269 ft (82 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Pacanga
Pacanga is a town in Northern Peru, capital of the district Pacanga in Chepén Province of the region La Libertad. This town is located some 143 km north Trujillo city and is primarily an agricultural center in the Jequetepeque Valley.
People
Climate
| Population | 8,750 |
| Population Density | 35 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Coordinates | -7.1667°, -79.5000° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | La Libertad |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 23.7 inches (602 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Pacanga
Pacanga is a small city in Peru (La Libertad) with a population of 8,750. The city sits at an elevation of 269 feet (82 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.9°F |
| 41% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 360 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Area | 247.3 sq mi (640.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.1667°N, 79.5000°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 139 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in |
Pacanga has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 67°F in August to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.6") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Pacanga
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Hermanos Montoya Reategui | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Phil Moon | - | - | - | - |
| Institución educativa No. 81902 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 80403 Cristo Rey | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 81634 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 80419 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 80418 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 80417 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 80402 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Abel Toro Contreras | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 80401 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 80885 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 80420 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 82170 Jesus De Nazaret | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Pacanga
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Los Angeles - Chepen | variety | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Zona 5 93.3 | cumbia, pop en español | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio JHC 107.7 FM | - | AAC+ 96 kbps |
Museums in Pacanga
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Afroperuano | ||||
| Museo Hnos. Albujar y Manuel Guarniz |
Libraries in Pacanga
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal Guadalupe | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Pacanga
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Central de Guadalupe | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal |
Hotels in Pacanga
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Pacanga
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Pacanga
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pacanga
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Pacanga
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Pacanga
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Capitán FAP José A. Quiñones González International Airport | CIX | Large Airport |
| Casa Grande Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Luya Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pacasmayo Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Pacanga
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Pacanga?
Pacanga has a population of 8,750 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 247.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pacanga?
Pacanga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.7 inches.