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Papaplaya, Peru
San Martín Department · Peru
Papaplaya is a small town in San Martín Department, Peru with a population of 1,276. Elevation: 489 ft (149 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
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About Papaplaya
Papaplaya District is one of fourteen districts of the province San Martín in Peru.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,276 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Coordinates | -6.2092°, -75.7817° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | San Martín Department |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 83.9 inches (2,130 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Papaplaya
Papaplaya is a small town in Peru (San Martín Department) with a population of 1,276. The city sits at an elevation of 489 feet (149 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.9 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.8°F |
| 50% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 184 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Area | 1,392.2 sq mi (3,605.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.2092°N, 75.7817°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 10.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 7.5 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 9.0 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 7.7 in |
Papaplaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in July to 82°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 83.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (10.7") and July the driest (3.7").
Schools in Papaplaya
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 62766 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 62480 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 62265 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 108 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Victor Raul Haya De La Torre | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Aristides Del Aguila Rios (ex - 0071) | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Aristides Del Aguila Rios | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 132 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 134 | — | — | — | — |
Clinics in Papaplaya
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Papaplaya
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes Airport | TPP | Medium Airport |
| Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport | YMS | Medium Airport |
| Chazuta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Orellana Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Picota Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pucacaca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Shapaja Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Papaplaya?
Papaplaya has a population of 1,276 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,392.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Papaplaya?
Papaplaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 184 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 83.9 inches.