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Piscoyacu, Peru

San Martín Department · Peru

Piscoyacu is a small town in San Martín Department, Peru with a population of 2,181. Elevation: 988 ft (301 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

2,181 Population 7/sq mi density
988 ft Elevation 301 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
117.4 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Piscoyacu

Piscoyacu District is one of six districts of the province Huallaga in Peru.

People

Population2,181
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain117.4 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation988 ft (301 m)
Population2,181
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation988 ft (301 m)
Coordinates-6.9798°, -76.7681°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceSan Martín Department
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation117.4 inches (2,983 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Piscoyacu

Piscoyacu is a small town in Peru (San Martín Department) with a population of 2,181. The city sits at an elevation of 988 feet (301 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 117.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Piscoyacu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 330 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 117.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 988 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average69.8°F
29% above Peru avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation988 ft (301 m)
Area327.5 sq mi (848.1 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-6.9798°N, 76.7681°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 117.4"
209% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

194 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.3 on May 23, 2025.

Apr 5, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M7.1 117 km
May 30, 1990 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M6.6 119 km
Apr 4, 1991 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru M6.5 112 km
Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 128 km
Jan 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.8 113 km
Apr 29, 2000 30 km S of Soritor, Peru M5.7 71 km
May 30, 1990 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.7 114 km
Jun 9, 1990 3 km E of Rioja, Peru M5.5 110 km
Apr 5, 1991 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.5 145 km
Oct 25, 2012 5 km ESE of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.4 141 km
Jul 23, 1997 29 km SE of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.3 134 km
Apr 10, 2005 59 km ESE of Huicungo, Peru M5.3 84 km
Jun 6, 1990 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru M5.3 106 km
May 7, 2020 47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru M5.3 142 km
Dec 15, 2013 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru M5.2 33 km
May 8, 2017 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru M5.2 120 km
Jul 29, 2002 northern Peru M5.2 6 km
Apr 5, 1991 6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru M5.2 102 km
Apr 12, 1991 32 km NNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.2 140 km
Apr 4, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.2 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (11°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 5.1 in
March 79°F (26°C) 7.2 in Wettest
April 79°F (26°C) 6.1 in
May 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in
June 78°F (25°C) 3.5 in
July 69°F (21°C) 2.9 in Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in
September 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in
October 80°F (26°C) 5.9 in
November 80°F (27°C) 5.7 in Warmest
December 80°F (27°C) 4.3 in

Piscoyacu has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 53°F in January to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 56.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (2.9").

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Schools in Piscoyacu

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 251
Institución Educativa No. 32
Institución Educativa No. 245
Institución Educativa 0236 Nuevo Sacanche
Institución Educativa 0030 Maria Parado De Bellido
Institución Educativa No. 717
Institución Educativa No. 718
Institución Educativa No. 13
Institución Educativa 0409 Jose Alejandro Acosta Ruiz
Institución Educativa 0025 Miguel Antonio Pinedo Vasquez
Institución Educativa No. 107
Institución Educativa No. 711
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Radio Stations near Piscoyacu

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Moyobamba amazonian cumbia, cumbia amazónica AAC+ 144 kbps
Radio Karicia local music MP3 128 kbps
Radio San Martín local news AAC+ 48 kbps

Farmers Markets in Piscoyacu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Abastos

Stadiums & Teams in Piscoyacu

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Airports Near Piscoyacu

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes AirportTPPMedium Airport
Juanjui AirportJJIMedium Airport
Alao AirportSmall Airport
Chazuta AirportSmall Airport
Huallaga AirportBLPSmall Airport
Lamas AirportSmall Airport
Pachiza AirportSmall Airport
Picota AirportSmall Airport
Pucacaca AirportSmall Airport
San José de Sisa AirportSmall Airport
San Nicolas AirportRIMSmall Airport
Saposoa AirportSQUSmall Airport
Shapaja AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
307 m (1,007 ft)

🇵🇪 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 Piscoyacu

What is the population of Piscoyacu?

Piscoyacu has a population of 2,181 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 327.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Piscoyacu?

Piscoyacu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 117.4 inches.

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