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Perené, Peru

Junin · Peru

Perené is a small city in Junin, Peru with a population of 6,844. Elevation: 2,182 ft (665 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,844 Population 9/sq mi density
2,182 ft Elevation 665 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
67.5 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Perené

Perené

The Perené River is a Peruvian river on the eastern slopes of the South American Andes.

People

Population6,844
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain67.5 in/yr
Sunny Days214/yr
Elevation2,182 ft (665 m)
Population6,844
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation2,182 ft (665 m)
Coordinates-10.9489°, -75.2265°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceJunin
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation67.5 inches (1,714 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Perené

Perené is a small city in Peru (Junin) with a population of 6,844. The city sits at an elevation of 2,182 feet (665 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Perené has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,182 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average71.0°F
31% above Peru avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days214 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,182 ft (665 m)
Area754.9 sq mi (1,955.2 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-10.9489°N, 75.2265°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.5"
78% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 9.09"
Driest Month (Jun) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

275 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 19, 2025.

Feb 19, 1998 23 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.9 86 km
Aug 13, 2017 41 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.8 76 km
Apr 9, 1991 34 km ESE of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.8 141 km
Feb 21, 2001 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru M5.7 86 km
Jul 31, 2003 91 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.6 135 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 53 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 72 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 145 km
Jul 15, 2013 46 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.4 137 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 96 km
Oct 30, 2017 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.4 62 km
Mar 17, 1992 61 km NNE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.4 89 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 132 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 57 km
Jun 7, 2005 49 km N of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.3 111 km
Mar 6, 1998 32 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.3 69 km
Oct 5, 2016 23 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.3 134 km
Mar 10, 1998 33 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.3 77 km
Jul 2, 1995 44 km ESE of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.3 149 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1971 CHUNGAR Meteorological 30.0 m 600 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 9.1 in Wettest
February 71°F (22°C) 8.4 in
March 71°F (22°C) 8.7 in
April 71°F (22°C) 6.0 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
June 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in Driest
July 69°F (20°C) 2.6 in Coldest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
October 72°F (22°C) 5.8 in
November 72°F (22°C) 5.7 in Warmest
December 72°F (22°C) 8.1 in

Perené has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 69°F in July to 72°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 67.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.1") and June the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Perené

51+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 31065 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 30875 Pampa Tigre - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 31867 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 31865 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 30918 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 31292 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 31648 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 30762 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 30903 - - - -
Institución Educativa Nuevo Porvenir - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 30757 - - - -
Institución Educativa San Juan Perene - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 30958 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 30883 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 30897 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 31262 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 31581 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 31195 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 31894 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 31815 - - - -
Institución Educativa Mariscal Caceres - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 30908 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 30876 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 31297 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 30869 - - - -
Institución Educativa Perené - - - -
Institución Educativa Santa Ana - - - -
Institución Educativa 30895 Jose Maria Arguedas - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 31988 - - - -
Institución Educativa San Jose - - - -
Institución Educativa Eben Ezer - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 31822 - - - -
Institución Educativa 31261 La Esperanza - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 31266 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 31495 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 31468 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 30882 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 30873 - - - -
Institución Educativa Fernando Stahl - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 31892 - - - -
Institución Educativa Al Azhar De El Cairo - - - -
Institución Educativa Madre Francisca Pascual - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 31494 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 31437 - - - -
Institución Educativa Santa Rosa De Toterani (31656) - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 31388 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 30861 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 30914 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 30900 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 31920 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 30871 - - - -
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Museums in Perené

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Biblioteca “Antonio Brack Egg”

Libraries in Perené

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Casa Museo Biblioteca “Antonio Brack Egg”0.0

Farmers Markets in Perené

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Modelo de Villa Rica

Clinics in Perené

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Villa Perene

Stadiums & Teams in Perené

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Airports Near Perené

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Capitán FAP Leonardo Alvariño Herr Airport-Small Airport
Mayor PNP Nancy Flores Paucar AirportMZASmall Airport
Puerto Bermudez Airport-Small Airport

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
621 m (2,038 ft)
Postal Code
12865

🇵🇪 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 Perené

What is the population of Perené?

Perené has a population of 6,844 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 754.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Perené?

Perené has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 214 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.5 inches.

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