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Paita, Peru
Piura · Peru
Paita is a mid-size city in Piura, Peru with a population of 56,151. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Paita
Paita is a city in northwestern Peru. It is the capital of the Paita Province which is in the Piura Region. It is a leading seaport in the region. Paita is located 1,089 km northwest of the country's capital Lima, and 57 km northwest of the regional capital of Piura.
Starting in 2014, the city has considered ideas for separating from the Piura Region, proclaiming itself as the "Miguel Grau Region".
People
Climate
| Population | 56,151 |
| Population Density | 166 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | -5.0892°, -81.1144° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Piura |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 16.5 inches (419 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Paita
Paita is a mid-size city in Peru (Piura) with a population of 56,151. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Paita
Paita has an average annual temperature of 21.3°C (70°F). The hottest month is Mar (25.1°C), the coldest is Sep (18.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 111 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.8°F |
| 35% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 351 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 337.4 sq mi (873.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 166/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.0892°N, 81.1144°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°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 (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in |
Paita has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 68°F in August to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 1.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.6") and May the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Paita
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| IST Hermanos Cárcamo | College | - | , |
| IST Simón Bolívar | College | - | , |
| Luis F. Agurto Olaya | College | - | , |
Schools in Paita
31 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Inicial Fe y Alegría 73 | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Naval Capitan de Navio Juan Noel Lastra | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Creciendo Juntos Señor Cautivo | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Ebenezer | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 14744 Juan Pablo II | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio 14740 Nuestra Señora de Lourdes | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Stephen William Hawking | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 14741 Señor de los Milagros | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa San Francisco de Asís | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio 14739 Eliseo Alcides Bernal La Serna | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio 20803 Carlos Durand Hernandez | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio 14743 - Sagrado Corazón de Jesús | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Niño Jesus | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio 14746 Dios es Amor | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 14746 Dios Es Amor | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 14739 Eliseo Alcides Bernal La Serna | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 20803 Carlos Durand Hernandez | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 20854 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa El Triunfo | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Divino Redentor | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Ilustre Jorge Basadre | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Los Becados | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Inicial Mater Admirabilis | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Betel | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora Del Perpetuo Socorro | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora De Fatima | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 14740 Nuestra Señora De Lourdes | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Capitan De Navio Juan Noel Lastra | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Jesus, Señor De Los Milagros | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Paita
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 Paita
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Polivalente Elba Aranda de Sarango |
Libraries in Paita
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca César Vallejo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Luciano Castillo Colonna. | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Paita
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de Abastos Miguel Grau | |||||
| Mercado Modelo La Huaca |
Hotels in Paita
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Paita
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Paita
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Paita
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Paita
9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Paita
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Paita
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Paita
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport | TYL | Medium Airport |
| PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport | PIU | Medium Airport |
| El Pato Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Paita Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Paita
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Basilica de Paita | |
| Basílica Virgen de las Mercedes | |
| Iglesia San Francisco de Asis | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días |
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Paita
2 places within 15 km
- • Los Cangrejos
- • Playa sur
🇵🇪 About Peru
Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Paita
What is the population of Paita?
Paita has a population of 56,151 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 166 people per square mile, spread across 337.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Paita?
Paita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 351 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.5 inches.