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Paimas, Peru

Piura · Peru

Paimas is a small town in Piura, Peru with a population of 2,391. Elevation: 1,864 ft (568 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,391 Population 3/sq mi density
1,864 ft Elevation 568 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
66.0 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Paimas

Paimas District is one of ten districts of the province Ayabaca in Peru.

People

Population2,391
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain66.0 in/yr
Sunny Days340/yr
Elevation1,864 ft (568 m)
Population2,391
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation1,864 ft (568 m)
Coordinates-4.6269°, -79.9446°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvincePiura
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation66.0 inches (1,676 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Paimas

Paimas is a small town in Peru (Piura) with a population of 2,391. The city sits at an elevation of 1,864 feet (568 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.0 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Paimas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 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 66.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,864 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average75.6°F
40% above Peru avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,864 ft (568 m)
Area717.2 sq mi (1,857.5 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-4.6269°N, 79.9446°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.0"
74% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 8.00"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

206 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Jul 30, 2021 7 km E of Sullana, Peru M6.2 81 km
May 22, 2000 5 km WNW of Máncora, Peru M5.8 141 km
Jun 30, 1997 11 km NNW of La Breita, Peru M5.8 121 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 77 km
Mar 29, 1991 22 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.6 130 km
May 8, 2025 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.4 121 km
Apr 3, 2012 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru M5.4 94 km
Aug 3, 2014 24 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.4 133 km
Jan 26, 2014 25 km WNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.3 133 km
Mar 5, 1997 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru M5.3 125 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 63 km
Jun 29, 2001 19 km NW of Papayal, Peru M5.3 126 km
Aug 17, 2010 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru M5.2 78 km
Jul 29, 1990 11 km E of La Huaca, Peru M5.2 105 km
Sep 11, 2010 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.2 83 km
Feb 18, 2021 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador M5.2 147 km
Jun 24, 2001 18 km NW of Papayal, Peru M5.1 126 km
Sep 13, 2002 6 km SSE of Sullana, Peru M5.1 86 km
May 21, 2024 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador M5.1 106 km
Jan 16, 2015 7 km N of Santa Rosa, Ecuador M5.1 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in Warmest
February 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in
March 72°F (22°C) 8.0 in Wettest
April 71°F (22°C) 4.4 in
May 71°F (21°C) 1.1 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in Coldest
July 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in
September 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
October 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in
November 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in
December 71°F (22°C) 1.1 in

Paimas has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 69°F in June to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.0") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Paimas

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 20616 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14160 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14262 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 15184 - - - -
Institución Educativa Inicial José Abelardo Quiñones Gonzales - - - -
Institución Educativa 14253 José Abelardo Quiñones Gonzales - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 20649 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 20614 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14264 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 15244 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 15425 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 15308 - - - -
Institución Educativa Com. Educ. Virgen Del Rosario - - - -
Institución Educativa 14278 Virgen Del Rosario - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 15242 - - - -
Institución Educativa Juan Velasco Alvarado - - - -
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Radio Stations near Paimas

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Activa (EC) entretenimiento, musica AAC+ 96 kbps

Museums in Paimas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Etnohistórico Manuel Vegas Castillo - Suyo

Libraries in Paimas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Paimas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Modelo
Mercado Municipal de Macará

Hotels in Paimas

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hospedaje Melisa

Clinics in Paimas

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Establecimiento de Salud Paimas

Stadiums & Teams in Paimas

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Airports Near Paimas

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra AirportMRRMedium Airport
PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International AirportPIUMedium Airport
Ciudad de Catamayo AirportLOHSmall Airport
Huancabamba Airport-Small Airport
Loja Airport-Small Airport
Yapatera Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Paimas

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parróquia Inmaculada Concepción Paimas

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 Paimas

What is the population of Paimas?

Paimas has a population of 2,391 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 717.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Paimas?

Paimas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 66.0 inches.

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