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Pona Alta, Peru
Amazonas · Peru
Pona Alta is a small town in Amazonas, Peru with a population of 655. Elevation: 5,719 ft (1,743 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 655 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,719 ft (1,743 m) |
| Coordinates | -5.8978°, -78.3640° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Amazonas |
| Average Temperature | 36°F (2°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 178.5 inches (4,535 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Pona Alta
Pona Alta is a small town in Peru (Amazonas) with a population of 655. The city sits at an elevation of 5,719 feet (1,743 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 35°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 178.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 36.3°F |
| 33% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| Sunny Days | 342 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,719 ft (1,743 m) |
| Area | 357.0 sq mi (924.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.8978°N, 78.3640°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in |
Pona Alta has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 35°F in July to 64°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and August the driest (1.9").
Schools in Pona Alta
50+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 17839 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 17218 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 16776 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 16597 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 17305 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 17305 Nueva Independencia | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 16683 Antonio Josmel Pastor Muñoz | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 17795 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 17793 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 17306 Alexander Von Humboldt | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 17233 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 17320 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 16225 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 16598 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Victor Raul Haya De La Torre | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 16219 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 17771 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 16599 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 16446 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 16216 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Ramon Castilla | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 16223 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 17049 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 17796 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 16213 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 17808 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 17330 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 17450 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 17789 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 17777 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 17321 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 17234 Sagrado Corazon De Cristo | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 17235 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 17238 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 17801 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 17776 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 17063 Progreso San Antonio | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 17073 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 17213 Toribio Rodriguez De Mendoza | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 16592 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa San Martin De Porras | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 17071 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 17071 Señor De Los Milagros | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 17051 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 17051 Luis Sulibarria Ureta | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 16596 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 17800 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 17065 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 17065 Julio Cesar Tello | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Jorge Chavez Bertnelli | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Pona Alta
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Modelo Utcubamba |
Clinics in Pona Alta
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Pona Alta
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Pona Alta
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chachapoyas Airport | CHH | Medium Airport |
| Shumba Airport | JAE | Medium Airport |
| Baguá Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chota Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda El Valor Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Francisco Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Pona Alta
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla de Santa Rosa |
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What is the population of Pona Alta?
Pona Alta has a population of 655 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 357.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pona Alta?
Pona Alta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 35°F in July. The area receives 342 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 178.5 inches.