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Pacarán, Peru

Lima region · Peru

Pacarán is a small town in Lima region, Peru with a population of 918. Elevation: 2,290 ft (698 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

918 Population 5/sq mi density
2,290 ft Elevation 698 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
12.2 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population918
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain12.2 in/yr
Sunny Days362/yr
Elevation2,290 ft (698 m)
Population918
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation2,290 ft (698 m)
Coordinates-12.8661°, -76.0546°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLima region
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation12.2 inches (311 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pacarán

Pacarán is a small town in Peru (Lima region) with a population of 918. The city sits at an elevation of 2,290 feet (698 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Pacarán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 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 12.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,290 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above Peru avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,290 ft (698 m)
Area171.7 sq mi (444.7 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-12.8661°N, 76.0546°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.2"
68% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.50"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

367 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Jul 8, 2025.

Aug 15, 2007 41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M8.0 83 km
Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 145 km
May 16, 1992 4 km E of San Clemente, Peru M6.1 90 km
Mar 15, 2014 24 km SSW of Paracas, Peru M6.1 138 km
Feb 2, 2009 40 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M6.0 97 km
Aug 18, 2007 7 km NNW of Paracas, Peru M6.0 108 km
Aug 17, 2007 44 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.9 101 km
Jun 23, 2021 11 km WSW of Mala, Peru M5.9 74 km
Aug 19, 2007 45 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.8 104 km
Aug 16, 2007 38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.8 80 km
Sep 22, 2010 6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru M5.7 58 km
Aug 16, 2007 22 km SSW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.6 64 km
May 6, 2012 14 km SE of Humay, Peru M5.6 110 km
Aug 17, 2007 near the coast of central Peru M5.6 146 km
Aug 19, 2007 32 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.6 98 km
May 28, 2003 33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru M5.6 132 km
Oct 1, 1996 19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru M5.6 85 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 125 km
Aug 16, 2007 43 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.6 98 km
Apr 21, 2001 51 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.6 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.1 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 S. PERU Earthquake 10.1 m 596 83 km
1865 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 2.0 m 5 149 km
1806 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 1.0 m 142 km
1878 CENTRAL PERU Unknown 5 141 km
1860 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 142 km
1687 S. PERU Earthquake 5,000 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.9 in
February 65°F (19°C) 1.3 in
March 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in
May 60°F (16°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 58°F (14°C) 0.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 0.0 in Coldest
September 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in
October 60°F (16°C) 0.0 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in

Pacarán has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 57°F in August to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.5") and May the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Pacarán

Institution Type Founded Website
IESTP "Pacarán" College

Schools in Pacarán

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 20200 Nuestra Señora De La Asuncion
Colegio Nuestra Señora de La Asunción
Colegio 20175 Romaní Pacarán
Institución Educativa No. 20233
Institución Educativa No. 20958
Institución Educativa No. 20844
Institución Educativa No. 20877
Institución Educativa No. 20225
Institución Educativa No. 20756
Institución Educativa Santiago Antunez De Mayolo
Institución Educativa No. 20174
Institución Educativa No. 20175
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Hotels in Pacarán

23 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brisas del Sol
Casuarinas
El Encanto
El Molino Hotel and Restaurant
El Refugio
Guizado Portillo
Hostal Basauri
Hotel Casuarinas
Hotel El Mirador
Hotel Golden Inn
Hotel Hatun Mayu
Hotel Los Palomos
Hotel Regina
Hotel Rio Alto
Hotel Rumi Wasi
Hotel Sol de Luna
Hotel Vallehermoso
Hotel Villa Sol
Hotel Viñas del Sol
Hotel Yuri Gagarin
Los Andes
Los Portales de Lunahuana
Panquita Juniors hospedaje

Restaurants in Pacarán

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Guizado Portillo
Hatun Mayu
La Cabañita del Sabor
Pamela
Restaurante Campestre Karina

Clinics in Pacarán

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pacarán
Puesto de Salud Zúñiga

Gas Stations in Pacarán

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grifo artesanal
Grifo artesanal

Stadiums & Teams in Pacarán

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Airports Near Pacarán

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeroclub Alas del MarSmall Airport
Las Plumas AirportSmall Airport
Lib Mandi Metropolitan AirportSmall Airport
Revalora AirportSmall Airport
San Bartolo AirportSmall Airport
San Regis AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pacarán

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia San Francisco de Asís

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 Pacarán

What is the population of Pacarán?

Pacarán has a population of 918 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 171.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pacarán?

Pacarán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 362 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.2 inches.

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