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Palo Blanco, Peru

Piura · Peru

Palo Blanco is a small town in Piura, Peru with a population of 640. Elevation: 630 ft (192 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

640 Population 5/sq mi density
630 ft Elevation 192 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
12.3 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population640
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain12.3 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation630 ft (192 m)
Population640
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation630 ft (192 m)
Coordinates-5.4021°, -79.8057°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvincePiura
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation12.3 inches (313 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Palo Blanco

Palo Blanco is a small town in Peru (Piura) with a population of 640. The city sits at an elevation of 630 feet (192 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.3 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Palo Blanco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 314 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 12.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 630 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average73.1°F
35% above Peru avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation630 ft (192 m)
Area129.6 sq mi (335.8 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-5.4021°N, 79.8057°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.3"
68% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.39"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

171 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 12, 2025.

Mar 15, 2014 16 km W of Sechura, Peru M6.3 130 km
Jul 30, 2021 7 km E of Sullana, Peru M6.2 105 km
Feb 15, 2009 near the coast of northern Peru M6.1 130 km
Mar 20, 1991 27 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M6.0 128 km
Apr 21, 2002 34 km SW of Sechura, Peru M5.9 142 km
Aug 15, 1997 44 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M5.7 146 km
Jun 19, 2011 48 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M5.5 144 km
Apr 3, 2012 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru M5.4 90 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 148 km
Jun 24, 2005 43 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M5.3 146 km
Jul 29, 1990 11 km E of La Huaca, Peru M5.2 130 km
Aug 17, 2010 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru M5.2 24 km
Sep 13, 2002 6 km SSE of Sullana, Peru M5.1 106 km
Sep 29, 2002 0 km ESE of Sullana, Peru M5.0 111 km
Jul 14, 2002 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru M5.0 109 km
Feb 5, 2020 29 km SSE of Sechura, Peru M5.0 114 km
Jun 12, 2025 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru M5.0 104 km
Oct 15, 2009 6 km NE of Las Lomas, Peru M5.0 100 km
May 15, 1990 7 km NNE of Salinera Colán, Peru M5.0 145 km
Nov 26, 1994 28 km NW of Salitral, Peru M5.0 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 1.5 in
February 77°F (25°C) 2.2 in Warmest
March 76°F (25°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 76°F (24°C) 1.9 in
May 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
October 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
December 74°F (24°C) 0.4 in

Palo Blanco has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 70°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Palo Blanco

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 14669
Institución Educativa No. 14654
Institución Educativa José Olaya Balandra
Institución Educativa No. 20182
Institución Educativa Educando De Corazon
Institución Educativa Jorge Basadre
Institución Educativa No. 15165
Institución Educativa No. 20809
Institución Educativa No. 15438
Institución Educativa No. 15393
Institución Educativa Luis Alberto Sanchez
Institución Educativa Rodrigo Chinchay Pacheco
Institución Educativa No. 15459
Institución Educativa No. 14508
Institución Educativa Cesar Vallejo
Institución Educativa No. 14663
Institución Educativa No. 14662
Institución Educativa No. 15375
Institución Educativa No. 14658
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Farmers Markets in Palo Blanco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Morropón
Mercado Municipal de San Juan de Bigote

Restaurants in Palo Blanco

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Crucero

Clinics in Palo Blanco

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Establecimiento de Salud Salitral

Bus Stations in Palo Blanco

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Transportes TSP

Gas Stations in Palo Blanco

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grifo Mercé

Banks in Palo Blanco

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de la Nación
Caja Piura

Stadiums & Teams in Palo Blanco

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Palo Blanco

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Huancabamba AirportSmall Airport
Yapatera AirportSmall Airport

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 Palo Blanco

What is the population of Palo Blanco?

Palo Blanco has a population of 640 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 129.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Palo Blanco?

Palo Blanco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.3 inches.

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