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Paltashaco, Peru

Piura · Peru

Paltashaco is a small town in Piura, Peru with a population of 301. Elevation: 2,726 ft (831 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

301 Population 3/sq mi density
2,726 ft Elevation 831 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
61.9 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population301
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain61.9 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation2,726 ft (831 m)
Population301
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation2,726 ft (831 m)
Coordinates-5.1031°, -79.8874°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvincePiura
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation61.9 inches (1,573 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Paltashaco

Paltashaco is a small town in Peru (Piura) with a population of 301. The city sits at an elevation of 2,726 feet (831 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.9 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Paltashaco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 61.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,726 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average77.0°F
43% above Peru avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,726 ft (831 m)
Area88.3 sq mi (228.6 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-5.1031°N, 79.8874°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.9"
63% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.44"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

187 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Mar 15, 2014 16 km W of Sechura, Peru M6.3 131 km
Jul 30, 2021 7 km E of Sullana, Peru M6.2 83 km
Feb 15, 2009 near the coast of northern Peru M6.1 139 km
Mar 20, 1991 27 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M6.0 135 km
Apr 21, 2002 34 km SW of Sechura, Peru M5.9 148 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 126 km
Apr 3, 2012 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru M5.4 78 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 113 km
Sep 11, 2010 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.2 123 km
Aug 17, 2010 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru M5.2 27 km
Jul 29, 1990 11 km E of La Huaca, Peru M5.2 110 km
Sep 13, 2002 6 km SSE of Sullana, Peru M5.1 86 km
Aug 15, 1990 14 km ESE of La Breita, Peru M5.0 132 km
May 15, 1990 7 km NNE of Salinera Colán, Peru M5.0 129 km
Mar 21, 1998 19 km S of Papayal, Peru M5.0 131 km
Oct 15, 2009 6 km NE of Las Lomas, Peru M5.0 66 km
Feb 5, 2020 29 km SSE of Sechura, Peru M5.0 123 km
Jun 12, 2025 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru M5.0 136 km
Sep 29, 2002 0 km ESE of Sullana, Peru M5.0 90 km
Nov 26, 1994 28 km NW of Salitral, Peru M5.0 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 2.8 in Warmest
February 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in
March 72°F (22°C) 7.4 in Wettest
April 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in Coldest
September 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
October 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
November 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in
December 71°F (21°C) 0.9 in

Paltashaco has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 68°F in August to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Paltashaco

31 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 14701
Institución Educativa Horacio Zevallos Gamez
Institución Educativa No. 14714
Institución Educativa No. 15207
Institución Educativa Jose Antonio Encinas
Institución Educativa No. 15264
Institución Educativa No. 14713
Institución Educativa No. 14726
Institución Educativa No. 14711
Institución Educativa 14734 Victor Luna Olivo
Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora Del Rosario
Institución Educativa No. 14728
Institución Educativa No. 14733
Institución Educativa No. 15378
Institución Educativa No. 15303
Institución Educativa No. 15290
Institución Educativa Ricardo Palma
Institución Educativa No. 14700
Institución Educativa No. 14698
Institución Educativa Micaela Basticas
Institución Educativa No. 15356
Institución Educativa San Martin De Porres
Institución Educativa No. 14738
Institución Educativa No. 15208
Institución Educativa No. 15171
Institución Educativa No. 14929
Institución Educativa No. 15376
Institución Educativa Horacio Zevallos Gamez
Institución Educativa No. 15391
Institución Educativa Juan Velasco Alvarado
Institución Educativa No. 15172
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Radio Stations near Paltashaco

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Paltashaco

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Sala Cultural Diosa de Frías

Libraries in Paltashaco

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal Vicús0.0

Farmers Markets in Paltashaco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de La Matanza
Mercado Morropón
Mercado Municipal de San Juan de Bigote

Hotels in Paltashaco

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hospedaje Paltashaco

Clinics in Paltashaco

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Puesto de Salud Pambarumbe
Puesto de Salud Pueblo Nuevo de Maray

Stadiums & Teams in Paltashaco

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Paltashaco

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra AirportMRRMedium Airport
PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International AirportPIUMedium Airport
Huancabamba AirportSmall Airport
Yapatera AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Paltashaco

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla San Francisco
Iglesia Culebreros
Iglesia Paltashaco
Iglesia San Martín de Porres

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 Paltashaco

What is the population of Paltashaco?

Paltashaco has a population of 301 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 88.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Paltashaco?

Paltashaco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 61.9 inches.

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